My sister and I: Just when I thought it was safe to go back in the water....

Happy New Year to you, as well!

Just because it's sort of funny.... After all that, my brother-in-law is having a birthday brunch for my sister at a rather expensive restaurant.

Time for a rare emoticon from me -

Kris -- you must be loving your niece and nephew very much to put up with their parents like this. I hope they know how lucky they are to have you.

Like I said. At this point I am amused. Our next east-coast family bday is my father's 70th birthday. I am hoping we won't decide to step it down for that one!