2014!

New Year's Eve is always an adventure it seems. There is always some drama going on. This year it was my dad causing the drama. He found himself in the ER on New Year's Eve with some bleeding that wouldn't stop. They kept him overnight for observation. The rest of us went to Dave and Kelli's to ring in the new year with some fondue. Yum! We played Clark's new favorite game, Axis of Villains. It's kind of a cool game because you are all on a team together. Everyone either wins or loses the game together. 

I wish I could remember what the problem was here. It doesn't matter much. This is a very common pose for Kent. It's tough being 3.

The boys wishing you a very Happy New Year!

And in video form...

Happy New Year!

New Year's is definitely NOT my favorite holiday, but I have to say...this year was actually kind of fun. Don't worry though, I still like Chinese New Year a WHOLE LOT MORE!

My mom was having some fun with her new Windows Phone. Here's her view of New Year's Eve. Love the panoramic view

December Highlights Plus!

Merry Christmas from the Wildes! This was our Christmas Card pic from this year. I can't believe that he actually gave me a decent smile with his eyes opened. Too cute!
At the Live Nativity - we got out of all of our usual responsibilities this year because Jason was sick. I was at least glad that we were able to go see it. It's such a fun experience every year even if it is a lot of work.

Bad photo, but good Santa. Bass Pro Shops offers free photos with Santa, and you can even take your own camera along and snap an extra. Then of course you have to buy cherry slices or nuts or black licorice or several hundred dollars in camping gear - quite a good system they have set up.

Christmas morning in our matching alligator pjs. Clark picked out the fabric. I told Jason that some years he may end up wearing pink pjs when it is our little girl's turn to pick out fabric...if we ever have a girl that is!

Like father, like son.

Our first family photo of the New Year.

Clark's new winter hat - he loves this thing.

Chicago Wolves Game - the Wolves beat the Peoria Rivermen 3-2 in a shoot out. Pretty exciting.

Our future hockey star

Chris Chelios on defense. Jason was so excited to be able to see him play - even if he is 48.

All bundled up for sledding. Gigi and Boompa took Clark out sledding at the park. Clark kept wondering why the park didn't have any swings or slides. He enjoyed it though!

New Year Bloopers

I just looked at our New Year's pictures again and had to share a few more. Keep in mind that on this night not a drop of alcohol was consumed. I'm not sure what other excuse Jason could have.

Happy New Year!

I've always thought celebrating the New Year was kind of stupid, but it is just something you do. We went to Jason's grandparents' house with his parents, brother Cody, my parents and Cameron. Cards, noisemakers, pizza, what more could you want?