January 1, 2014
We slept in on New Years Day and most of us just spent the day hanging out at the Hobbitses house playing games and spending time together. Dear Heather spent her day on the computer designing a bajillion cups (you will see them at the end of this post). My girls and I stayed in our pajamas all day and it was fantastic.
The men folk went with Redneck to pick up his Christmas present, a big ole huge freezer. Then they had to figure out a way to get the freezer down the stairs.
Redneck figured out a way to get it down the stairs and in the process learned that the hinges are spring loaded.
Spencer's friend, Kiera, spent the evening with us via laptop. She fit right in and joined in our conversations and it was as if she were really in the room with us.
Samantha and Dakota entertained us with their patty cake skills.
My first every gooey butter cake, a St. Louis delicacy. It was very delicious.
Steve gave Dave his Darth Vader shirt.
Still at her post, working away at the cups.
Dance Off
Daddy Dance Off
See those sweet moves here:
I have a much longer and much more awesome video but Blogger won't let me upload it right now. Too bad, it's pretty funny.
More Dance Off
Booty action
Still chatting with Kiera. I can't believe she wasn't sick of us by this time.
And yay! It started snowing, just in time for our long drive home the next morning.
Another really late night
And the finished product! Heather designed (with plenty of help, input and changed minds from each cup owner) and made 13 custom cups. They turned out so awesome and perfect for each person. My kids were sad when I made them pack them, and they were the first things unpacked when we got back home. We all use ours every day. In fact, I'm using mine right now. Thanks Heather! If anyone is interested in a cup of your own, let me know and I will put you in touch with my talented Sister-in-Law.
In the wee small hours of the morning, we finally decided to call it a night. We woke up the next morning, packed our stuff, and started the long journey home. I am so glad we made this spur of the moment trip to Missouri to spend time with family. We had a blast!
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