New Year's Eve 2015

Saying good bye to 2015 brought a high level of anxiety, as did most events over the holidays this year. While I was ready for a fresh start to 2016, I was sad to leave 2015 behind. It was the last year that had Mom in it. 2016 would never hold memories of her. Well, that is what my mind wanted me to think anyway. But that couldn't be farther from the truth. EVERY year will hold memories of Mom. Even thought she won't be here to physically be a part of the new memories we make, she will still be a part of them. Because she is a part of who we all are. And that will never change. So we forged on and enjoyed our last day of 2015.
First on the list was lunch with Megan and Ashley at Uncle Julio's!
Here is my Diva child on the way to Ft. Worth.... Oh Macie Claire!

I always look forward to our lunch or dinner dates. We have the best time and I always leave refreshed. The girls did great and played on their ipads while the adults visited. The biggest issue we had was who was going to sit by Ms. Megan! ha! They love them some Ms. Megan!
After we ate, we headed over to Chuck E Cheese to play with Aunt Emily and Wyatt and use our Christmas gift cards! The kids all had a blast and enjoyed getting to play together! You can see from the looks on their faces just how much fun they had!
This ride was hit with all three kiddos!

My sweet BIG girl! She's looking a little too grown up these days.

Macie had a blast, but didn't want me out of her sight for some reason. I thought we were past those days.

She was REALLY into this game! You had to lift the handle up and push it down. She got her whole body into it!

Macie and Wyatt had water gun races...

Wy-man had just as much fun as his cousins!!

I can't believe that next year we will have an 8month old to add to the mix! Yea!
Chuck E came out a couple of times and led the kids in a dance and then threw out tickets at the end. All 3 munchkins LOVED this part!!

Of course the highlight of the trip was cashing in all those tickets!! For $40 worth of tokens, we left with 4 tattoos, 2 whistles, a sucker, and two plastic spiders. UGH. That's why I dislike Chuck E Cheese. However, the kids had a blast and played for over an hour and a half, so it was worth it.
After that, we headed home. I wanted to be off the roads before the crazy people headed out for their New Year's Eve celebrations. As soon as we got there, we changed into our pajamas and I put a pizza in the oven. And we put in a Full House DVD. Perfect evening in my book! I was sad that Josh had to work, but was grateful for the excuse to just relax. Brenna curled up with her blanket and popcorn.

Macie got her and bitty baby dressed in matching pajamas!

The cuddle time was wonderful! I soaked up every minute!

They had their babies all lined up for the Full House marathon.

Both girls were determined to stay up until midnight. I wasn't sure I'd make it, but I was going to give it a shot! Macie Claire gave up about 10:45. She couldn't do it any longer. That girl needs her beauty sleep! And her pallet was already made and waiting beside my bed since they had both talked me into a slumber party in my room.
Brenna and I made it to midnight!! You can tell how tired we both are just by the looks of our eyes! ha!

We sent a good night text to Daddy at the fire station and headed to bed! I'm too old to stay up that late.