New Year's Eve at my brother's house

The host of the party, my brother, Chris Pete's teaching Zach the guitar and then he has a go at Guitar Hero

Mom proudly holding little Katie Pete enjoying a cuddle..........as is Steve and Samuel

Doggies relaxing before the big countdown

Kyle being shy for the camera

Everyone enjoying a festive meal

Pete introduced everyone to the chocolate game. You sit in a circle with a huge chocolate bar and, while wearing a hat, scarf and gloves, each person has to try to cut a piece of chocolate with a fork and knife while the others take turn rolling the dice. The first person who rolls a 6 gets a shot at the chocolate bar. It was a huge hit!

Christmas at Steve's house

Is that a doll Amy's holding?

No... that's my new niece, Katie.

Priceless photo, and one Samuel will someday wish I didn't post. Dad and Samuel takin' a little snooze.... but my brother Steve says it's time to wake up and open presents.Towels? You woke me up for dish towels? Nice.....

Steve likes his new bbq skewers. I'm seeing a camping theme....It's difficult to tell if Amy likes her new backpack. Do you think she does?Samuel's loving his new cars....

...and doesn't waste any time. Me and Amy posin'.Grandma relaxing with Katie.

Next stop, home! I arrived in Monroe, Michigan for Christmas on December 22. Good to see my family again!

Mom's pleased with her necklace.

After a few drinks, we were entertained by the reflection off [what is now called] my disco sweater. Maybe it was one too many drinks?

Sister, Cathy.Brother, Chris. What a handsome mug.

Neices, Brittany and Kayla, playing Guitar Hero. I'm told it's very popular these days.

Nephew, Zach. Cool hat!

Everyone excitedly opening their gifts, including the family dogs, Skippy and Kota.

Kyle taking a picure of me taking a picture of Kyle taking a picture of me....... Ok, I'll stop.

Neice, Eliana, and nephew, Kyle.

Eek! Oh.... that's my little nephew, Kyle, showing off his new helmet for his four wheeler.

Family dog, Becky.

Aww!

Pete's parents, David and Sheila

Shopping at Harrod's Department Store

I couldn't resist....

The Clock Tower

Located in downtown St. Albans. Built between 1403-1412. I love how much history England holds.

Breakfast at the famous Waffle House

An early morning walk

Pete and I decided to take a morning walk through the Verulamium Park.

St. Albans was once occupied by the Romans around 50 A.D. and was named Verulamium. This picture shows the remains of the Roman wall found in Verulamium Park which once encircled the town.