A hat, a scarf, oven mits, and .....

a present wrapped many many times! It's a tradition at my parents house that we end the night with a game that involves everyone. Everyone really enjoys it and we always laugh till our cheeks and stomachs hurt. It's so fun and we look forward to it every year. Matt and I were the winners last year, will we remain the champs this year too?
just a little about the game. Everyone sits on the ground in a circle. There is 1 gift wrapped multiple times in the middle of the circle and 1 dice in a box. You must roll a "1" to even try and open the gift. But before you attempt to open the gift you must put on the lovely hat, scarf, and oven mitts(which makes it very hard to open). The dice continues around the circle one person at a time until someone else gets a one and then it is their turn. The person who unwraps the gift wins the gift. It gets very competitive and very silly. The greatest thing is even kids and grandparents can play. Here are few pictures of the game as it went down.


Hanna dressing for the work ahead.

Fiona working so hard to get a little piece off.

Derek thinks he can do it and Tracee's cheering him on in the back ground.

My mom inspecting it trying to find the perfect spot!
UH OHHHH, A.J rolled a 1, he steals it from Grandma, and Tracee is thrilled!

Sixteen!?!

Happy Birthday A.J. I can't believe you are 16! I remember like it was yesterday when you were born. I was in high school eating lunch when I decided to go to the pay phone and give my mom a call to see if you were here yet (I didn't have a cell phone WAY back then!) I was so excited to here that you had made your arrival and you officially made me an Auntie! You were my little buddy. I babysat you every chance I got and we would go to all the baseball games and football games that were going on at Nevada Union. My friends adored you, you were such a cute little boy. Congratulations on passing your drivers training and getting your permit. How EXCITING! You will soon be getting your drivers license and I can't wait to hop in the passenger seat and take a spin with my nephew. That is if you won't be embarrassed to have your auntie with you! Practice those driving skills and we will see you this weekend! Happy 16th Birthday Alex Jack Taylor!
1st birthday!

You being the "cool" kid that you were(and still are)!

Practicing your baseball skills in grandma and papas yard. Look at those cheeks, such a cutie!

You have grown up to be such a great young man and big brother. Thanks for being the person that you are, we are all so proud of you!