happy 2009!

Here at the Lyons' Den, we're ringing in the new year with old school pinball, Legos and Wii. Aside from all this it's been uncharacteristically low key (no boozy goodness for momma tonight) due to a nasty little stomach virus a few of us had the displeasure of hosting on Sunday and Monday.

2008 was a good year for us and 2009 promises to be the same or better. I am so very grateful for everything we have: a healthy family (including a brand new nephew! Congrats to my brother and his wife on their first baby, born yesterday :)), wonderful friends near and far, can I mention health again? I'm even sort of grateful for the plumbing woes that go along with the roof over our head!

Thank you all for helping to make our 2008 what is was. I love this community we have. I love that I can pitch a fit and somebody out there pipes up and lets me know they've been there too. I love that I can post pictures of my creations and have a cheering section pop up right there on the page. The friendship and generosity I've experienced through the internet never ceases to amaze me. Thank you!

From all of us to all of you: Best wishes for a healthy, happy, prosperous 2009!