the year is a new


Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Ok, first, just let me make it clear that I am not a foot taller than Mr. JO. I'm kneeling on my knees in that first photo, and he looks rather puny, but he's not dag nag bit! He's a grown man! Now on to more important business - how we rang in the new year!

New Years Eve with two kids couldn't have been more thrilling. The college days and the exhilaration of will-I-kiss-somebody-tonight got nothing on our evenin' shindig. First, we spent the day at IKEA. The best way to welcome in a new year is to move to a new home, right?! Keys are in hand to our new (well, new to us) condo. So to IKEA we went and hunted down some new stuff. That night we partook of some delish fish, courtesy of chef moi, and kicked off the bash with some sparkling cider, blow horns and bubbles! Our gang then moved on to totally destroy our resolutions of good health at one of those weigh-in yogurt places. The after-party continued when the kids went to bed as Jared and I played a humorous game of mad gab and turned down the sheets at 10:30. I don't think we've ever lasted til midnight our whole marriage. And we're both fine with that.

Happy 2013! 
Wishing you all happiness and blessings in the year to come!

*linking up with Shanna today!
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15 comments:

  1. GentriJanuary 2, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Sounds like an awesome new years!! I love these photos! Happy 2013!And you need to share photos of your new home!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 2, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    how fun! IKEA is an adventure of it's own. happy new year to you and your family!

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  3. RachelJanuary 2, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Hi there - found your blog through the link up. Can't wait to read more! Hope you're having a happy new year :)
    Rachel
    http://sugar-stripes.blogspot.com/

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  4. lauren jean alleceJanuary 2, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    It's amazing how much Evelyn looks like Jared and how Warner looks so much like you! Perfect little family :)

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  5. Rachel @ front row seatJanuary 2, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    I would have never noticed the height difference if you hadn't of mentioned it. :)

    I'm so jealous of your ikea trip!! I am hours away from one. :(

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  6. Cramer Coffee and JesusJanuary 2, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    I love these pictures! You have a beautiful family and apparently someone knows how to use a camera :) Congrats on the new place - ya know, I've never been to IKEA - just heard tons of things about it! ha. excited to be your newest follower! Found your from the Random Wednesday link up!

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  7. ♥ ♥ Just a Girl in Love w/ a Soldier ♥ ♥January 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Happy New Year Chicka!!!!! And congratulations on the new casa!!!!!

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  8. Shawna FayeJanuary 2, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    We barely made it to midnight and then we drowsly pecked each other and mumbled "happy new year." And then we immediately hit the sack.

    Congrats on your new place AND your new furniture!

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  9. Chelsea @ Lost in TravelsJanuary 2, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Those pictures are adorable! Happy New Years! Newest follower here! Oh and your new years celebration sounds perfect : )

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  10. UnknownJanuary 2, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Those are the cutest New Years pictures!! Your celebration sounded lovely!

    xo
    Rachel
    http://picklesandchapstick.blogspot.com/

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  11. AshleyJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    I honestly don't think I've lasted til midnight for the past couple of years either.

    Loveeee these pictures!!!

    Happy New year!!!

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  12. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Thanks so much for following me at Moms Surviving Kids! Happily following you back! LOVE the pics, super cute family...
    hugs,
    Megan@ www.momssurvivingkids.com

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  13. SHJanuary 4, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Happy New Year! These photos are incredible :)
    thehartungs.blogspot.ca

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  14. Lehua CortezJanuary 4, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Happy New Year to your adorable family!

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  15. Shio WalineJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    I still have never been to IKEA!! Every time we make it out of town I just don't have the time to make it over there :( But your New Years sounds like good wholesome family fun, which is how ours is :) Haha, I like how you had to let us know you aren't taller than your hubby! Hope you've been having a great week!

    xoxo,
    Shio

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