Welcome 2009!

Happy New Year!

Mommy let me take the helm for the first posting of 2009 (It's about time). Mommy and Daddy went to a New Year's Eve party and left me at home with Grandma Ruth. Grandma Ruth and I had fun . . . we went to sleep at 8:30pm. Which was good for me because I didn't take a nap the entire afternoon.

Mommy and Daddy went to Harper's house to ring in the new year. Harper is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee. Fortunately for all of my blog followers, Harper hooked me up with some pictures of the party. Harper's house was decorated to the max. Check out the balloons and the big table for all of the grown ups.

Here is a picture of Mommy and Daddy!!

Here is a picture of Mr. and Mrs. Bazin. They are the parents of Lauren Bazin who will be my BFF in January 2009 (Lauren's birth will be sometime in January . . . I don't know when it is exactly . . . I just know that Mr. Bazin missed out on the tax deduction).

Here is a picture of Mr. and Mrs. Bellah. They are the parents of Brady . . . my other BFF.

Here is a picture of Mr. Don and Ms. Karen . . . they are getting married and will undoubtedly have a little boy or girl one day . . . and I know that little boy or little girl will be my BFF too.

Here are Harper's parents, the hosts of the evening. Mr. & Mrs. Lee really know how to throw a party!

I like this picture because it is of everyone at the dinner table. The Lee's cooked a pork tenderloin and everyone brought side dishes and wine. Harper said everyone had a good time.

Here is a picture of Daddy being silly.

After revealing New Year's resolutions, the party moved into the living room to watch the ball drop at Times Square in New York City.

Mommy has two resolutions: Go to church more often with Matt and Reese and be more organized.

Daddy has one resolution: Do 25 pull ups in a row by the end of the year.

Here is a picture of all the ladies.

Here is a picture of all the gentlemen.

Here is a picture of Mrs. Bellah and Mommy.

The party wrapped up around 1:30AM on New Years Day and Mommy and Daddy came home. I was happy to see them. I was also happy because I got to sleep in the bed with Mommy and Daddy. I have decided I like to sleep in their bed instead of mine.

We all woke up in the morning on New Year's Day and relaxed. I must be growing because I took two long naps! One with Mommy in the morning . . .

And one with Daddy before dinner. . .

When I woke up, Mommy took me outside to Jackie's house. It is directly across the street from my house. Jackie has a dancing bear topiary. The bear gets dressed up for all types of occasions (birthdays, 4th of July, Cinco De Mayo, New Year, Christmas, MS 150 bike rides). You name the ocassion and the bear gets dressed up. Since it was the beginning of 2009, the bear got dressed up in a diaper and sash to celebrate 2009. Here is a picture of me and the 2009 Baby Dancing Bear!

A close up!

Grandpa and Grandma Jones came over for dinner. We had the traditional black eyed peas along with salad, ham and agratin potatoes to bring us good health, good luck and prosperity in the new year.

Mommy was inspired by Mrs. Lee's dinner table the night before and broke out the china for our New Year's meal.


Here is my first picture of the year with Grandpa Sam.

Ditto with Grandma Fredda!

I had fun during dinner! Look how high I can hold my hands up in the air! Can you say "Touchdown!".

I love having dinner with my family!

Mommy and Daddy said to wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year!