December 31, 2012 - Due to the late hour last night, yesterday's happenings are being published this morning.

The temps were 20 degrees warmer this morning when we left the house for our walk and it felt almost balmy.  We started out with winter hats and gloves, but soon had to take them off.  

Becky called as we were eating breakfast to say that wood carvers was canceled because Wallace was under the weather.  John called Gene B. to let him know and, since there was no carving, the guys decided to play a round of golf.  John also called Rodger and Tootie and that made a nice foursome.  

While John was gone, I did a little laundry and some cleaning around the house.  As John passed the house on his way to the ninth hole, he stuck his head in the door and said we would be eating lunch at Burger and Shake when the they were done playing.  It wasn't long before we were headed off to meet the group for lunch and an hour or so of conversation.

This evening Rodger, Tootie, Gene, Jeanne, Darlene, Everett, Paul, and Melinda gathered at our house to see in the New Year.  Everyone brought snacks, drinks, and games to share.  We had a fun night with much story telling and laughter.  The game playing went on until after midnight when the party finally broke up. After our guests left, John and I gathered up the empty cups and dishes, put leftover snacks away, and called it a night.  It was a great way to see in the New Year.  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!