Happy New Year!

We were able to spend a few days at home after Christmas before heading down to Atlanta for New Years. Evan and Scott were kind enough to open their home to us for the weekend (ours were the first kids to ever come in their house--with Gracie, that's brave!).

We headed down on Wednesday afternoon. Chad drove, and Gracie slept the whole way!

Wednesday night we made chicken kabobs and hung out.

Evan takes her cooking very seriously :o)

Gracie and Mallory helped out too.

What are you looking at?

Oh, it's just Scott!

Evan helped Gracie open gifts for both her and Jack.

Gracie put together her puzzle (with a little help from Daddy).

Jack clearly loved his new hippo :o)

On Friday morning, we met Ally at the Georgia Aquarium (post to follow) and then met the boys for a yummy lunch at Vickery's in Buckhead.

When we got home, it was time to prepare for the evening's festivities.

Gracie loved helping with the cupcakes that Evan made (from scratch, may I add!).

Once all the cupcakes were frosted, the party was ready to begin! Will, Stef, Jordan, Ally, and Chris all joined us for a fun (and food)-filled evening.

Stef got her hands on Baby Boy first.

Gracie opened more presents from Ally and Chris.

Jack loved all the attention!

We all played a new trivia game. Chris seriously kicked our butts.

Ally and Chris cuddling Baby Boy.

Gracie decked out in New Years gear!

Jack did NOT like the crown...

But he didn't seem to mind the Elton John glasses.

Stef and I decided to join in the dress up fun.

Some of us almost didn't make it to Midnight...I did wake up eventually :o)

As 2010 was ushered in, we enjoyed a New Years toast surrounded by wonderful friends who have become family. What a great, low-key way to spend the holiday!

New Years Day was spent hanging out and watching football...

Cleaning up the party...

Napping...

Playing with the dogs...

And swimming in Aunt Evan's massive bathtub

We spent one more night at the Cline's before heading back to Greenville to catch the PapaJohn's.com Bowl (what a sad dissapointment that was).

Thank you Evan and Scott for a wonderful visit! We can't wait to see you again soon :o)

In 2009 we lived apart and moved again, expected and welcomed a new member of the family, learned how to live on much less than we ever thought we could, and became stronger in our faith and marriage. If 2009 is any indication, 2010 is sure to be another exciting year for the Staggs family!

Isn't this just the most precious little smile in the whole wide world?

Happy New Year from our family to yours!