Dance Party 2013

So I just have to document that I loved watching my family dance around tonight. We danced to One Direction, Step Up Soundtrack, Enya...you name it. Backstreet Boys. NSYNC. And one of the best parts about it was watching my family unfold. It started with me jumping on the trampoline, then Kristen and I got out our One D song, then Kaitlyn joined, and mom joined when we started learning a dance step, and then DAD joined! He was so funny showing off his pony...I loved watching him not retreat into his writing cave. It was the best gift a girl could ask for. I was so happy to see his bony little arms flailing around.

One other thing I have to say, I keep flashing back to the moment where I looked at Scott, my boss, my friend, and said, "I missed you." And I put my head against his shoulder/chest and he smiled and hugged me. It was one of the sweetest moments of my near memory. It reminded me so strongly of me and my father, but in this new and different way, I was a bit taken aback at my affinity for him. I could feel the truth of my statement. I really had missed him. Then what? You know? What happens after that?

I guess I'll just have to find out.

So anyways, my littlest brother Brandon was unfortunately pale and sad for the beginning, sleeping through the first part of the festivities (which I was glad to have made it through the beginning because I usually hate get togethers, but this one was so easy!) but he warmed up by the end. He, they all, have a hard time digesting things, but they don't really want to admit it. They're more like me than they think. :) :)

Fireworks are going off already! Ringing in the New Year! 2014. Here we come!

Jesus, bless this year with your grace and compassion. Be merciful with us, dear Lord. Let all the glory be to YOU!!! In Jesus' holy, precious, amazing name, Amen!!!