and a partridge in a pear tree...

can you believe christmas has already come and left us? oh what a short visit it seemed. michael reminded me that this is the one day out of the year that everyone looks forward to for 360 something days...and then it's over in a flash. i am a little kid still and feel like this every year :(
well this year was spent hanging out with my family...ALOT. i mean movie after movie, tv show episodes, playing w/my new camera!!, and spending time with family friends and seeing michael. these things are things i'm reminded to be thankful for. i was so happy my brother michael o was home. he always livens up the party.
below are some pics taken while playing w/the camera and trying out different settings. i asked for a camera for this purpose only: BLOGGING! i wanted to be able to take good quality pics. so long, nikon coolpix from the 80's. hello nikon coolpix from the modern times.
NOW thinking about the new year...anyone have resolutions? i am thinking of some and will post them this weekend. i only need to survive our busy-bee days of work this week!!!
and pics: