First year, new year...

We spent New Years Eve celebrating with 3 of our favorite families: the Cole's, LaBelle's and Snyder's at what has become our annual Christmas party and gift exchange. These families are such a blessing to Jim and I and we are so happy to experience life together. And now as an added bonus we get the joy of watching our kids grow up together. It's amazing to think back to 7 years ago when this tradition started and to see what it has literally grown into 😘

This year party will definitely go down as the most memorable this far. Thankfully it ended with a laugh but it was not without the drama. Chris choked on our delicious prime rib and it took us all awhile to figure out what was happening. Once we did Jim and Bobby jumped into action and Bobby gave Chris the heimleich. 

Here's our reenactment of how that went down:

Funny now but it was scary in the moment. A story that will live on for years to come, I'm sure. 

Jack was his usual party animal self, so when all the other kids were sleeping yhe night away there was jack wide awake and ready to ring in the new year 

Jack is so happy to finally have another boy around to help fend off all the ladies. I just know Jack and Mason will be great friends for years to come. 

Even with the scare it was a great night and,as usual, many laughs were had and even better memories made. 

Is this not the most adorable picture ever? Stella is the sweetest with jack and all the kids and makes such a fantastic big sister to Mason. I just want to eat her up. 

You gotta love these guys!

Cheers to 2014!