A Happy Kammer New Year!

On New Year's Eve, we all waited anxiously for the arrival of the Kammer Family.  They made it here at about 10:15 p.m. after a full day on the road.  Thankfully only about the last 70 miles were snowpacked. 

Bella was adjusting to her new environment; Dad had just woken up.

Abby is pretty much happy all the time.  Mom enjoyed holding her.

Abby close-up!  She is so darn cuddly and cute!!  

Bella warmed up fairly quickly and soon found a new friend.  It's a doll that sits in our front room at Christmas time.  Bella got a huge kick out of it.  Somehow, in the fray, Mom named it Tinkles when Bella was so excited by it.

Bella gave Tinkles hugs...

Then Bella danced with Tinkles...

Greg holding little Abby.

Grandpa Phil and Bella had a discussion about something.

Around midnight, we got out some hats; Bella was very interested!

Dad toasts the New Year!

Char and Greg join the fun!

Allison and Mom cheered in 2011!

Char, Bella and I celebrated the beginning of a new year!

Bella with the New Year's hat.

Bella usually smiles after the photo, but I caught her from the side laughing!

I caught Bella in an almost smile...

Bella went back to play some more with Tinkles.  Bella decided that Tinkles needed a hat, too.

Hats on!  Hats off!

Bella and Char in their top hats!  Probably ready to perform!

Ta-daaaa!!!

Around 2 a.m., Allison, Char and I headed out to Dana's house for a little after party.  We had a lot of fun playing more "Celebrity," and toasting the New Year!  Welcome 2011!!

Char and champagne--a fun combination!!!!

Dana, Jackie, and Josh pose before Jackie headed home.  Happy New Year!  We had a fun night with the Kammers, Dana and friends!!!