it's 2011


my celebration was amazing.
I played poker and watched movies and laughed and screamed
and shot guns
at midnight.
I have only shot a gun once before.
this time, I didn't close my eyes.


John, my brother-in-law.


Beka... not shooting into the ground, as she was bidden. : )
Hopefully no random little birds were harmed...


Benjamin and Rebekah. ♥


 A few of the people who were there, plus food. : )


The next morning we lazed around and I got outside in the beautiful weather to get some photos...


My sweet niece, Katie.




Beka and I snuggled and watched movies and screamed at all the good parts.


...and cleaned up empty shell casings.


It was an awesome party which I believe is the perfect start to this year,
which is going to be wonderful.