Kristi, the "girls" and I spent New Year's Eve at home. We were to go to a party with my brother but the weather forecast called for rain/snow showers so we stayed home. Good thing we did as Bro-dear partied hearty and had a massive hangover yesterday when he drove Kristi to Target. He admitted to Kristi, not me, of how close he'd been to getting a DUI. Thankfully for him and for other drivers, he made it home safe and sound.

For our New Year's Eve, we rented 2 movies through Comcast: Georgia Rule and Premonition. Both excellent movies - I recommend seeing them if you haven't already. At midnight we toasted with non-allcoholic cold duck (nasty stuff - I like sparkling cider better but Giant Eagle was sold out). Shortly after midnight Kristi and the "girls" went to bed - I rejoined New Year's Eve Chat - what fun we had. We east coasters (Phyllis and I) helped ring in the new year for the rest of the time zones - way cool :clap:

At 3 am I departed chat and shut down the computer and ventured to the 2nd floor of our humble abode. I crawled under the covers at 4 am and was wakened at 9:30 by a certain 15 yr. old who hadn't known what time I got to bed - nor did she care when I told her :SLEEPING: Yesterday, New Year's Day, was my 3 year anniversary. We cruised through the day much more relaxed than in the years previously. Being here in Pittsburgh and closer to family is the definite reason for the calmness. Of course, we did talk about how we both are thinking about our friends in AZ - the funeral for Alina's mother will be Thursday - noon our time. Thankfully, Alina still has her Dad, Brother, and other family and friends with her. Life is so fragile. I told Kristi that, God forbid, should something happen to me she has family close by. I was promptly informed that I'm not going anywhere anytime soon.

Kristi and I did discuss New Year's Resolutions - mine is to continue working on improvements and hers is to start running when the weather warms up.

Before our traditional New Year's Day dinner of pork and sauerkraut, we rented another movie through Comcast - Wild Hogs. Another super selection. As I was sooooo exhausted, I retired to my room around 6:30. Kristi did ask if I was having another stroke (bless her heart - as THAT particular year I had spent the entire New Year's Eve in bed. I re-assured her I was just tired as "someone" wouldn't let me sleep. I was sound asleep by 8:30. Good thing for me cos this morning, at 6 am I was awakened when she HAD to inform me they were on a 2-hour delay for school. I had to smile though as today was first day back to school after Christmas break and she was wearing the sweater I got her for Christmas.

I was on the computer when she left for school all bundled up in her fake ugg boots, very warm jacket, and matching knit hat, scarf and gloves which she received from my cousin and her family for Christmas. We didn't get much snow accumulated but the temp is nasty (wind chill factor is single digits). I'm thankful I'm indoors snuggled and warm with a mug of hot tea next to me :thumbs up: