Happy New Year--2012

Happy 2012!

Jennalyn and Shelby spent New Year's weekend at my house. Having friends over for the New Year has been a tradition since 1999 rolled over to 2000 when Shelby and I were kids. We make goals, eat yummy food, watch movies, and catch up on each other's news. It is a wonderful time of fellowship and encouragement, and the perfect way to begin a new year! :)

I picked Jennalyn up from the airport Thursday evening. On Friday, we ate the scrumptious bagels and pastries she had brought from Wegmans in New York.
~We combined our Christmas & New Year's celebrations~
~Christmas goodies~

~Godiva chocolate~

Friday evening, we cooked a fancy supper of parmesan chicken, mashed potatoes, asparagus, brussel sprouts, and salad, and dined by candlelight.

~The Cheesecake Queen~

~Maple syrup, pear, & cranberry glaze for the cheesecake~

~On Saturday, we went to Leiper's Fork and Franklin~

Two of my very favorite people: Shelby, sister by birth, & Jennalyn, sister in Christ.

~Jennalyn is enjoying lunch at the Indian restaurant in Franklin~

~New Year's Eve party: Shelby's buffalo chicken dip, dark chocolate, and tangerine soda~

We ate a picnic lunch in the woods and took a three-mile hike Sunday afternoon.

~Jennalyn & Holly~

In 2012, may we...

~Spend time with family & friends~

~Find balance~

~Take long walks~

Face our fears with courage...and a large stick, when necessary.

~Practice good eye contact~
Shelby & Hazel

~Enjoy delicious food~

~Give hugs~

~Cherish friendships--old & new~

~Hold fast to what matters most--love, family, friendship~