Happy New Year!

This New Year's Eve, our good friends, the Iveys, came to visit. They drove through the snow and ice to the valley of the sun. We're pretty sure they would make the trip from Albuquerque just to see us, but we're certain they really came to see the twins! Whatever works to get them here... :-) We now owe them another trip to Albuquerque - Iveys 2, Ridgways 1.

Our plans were simple - celebrate Sydney's and Ethan's January birthdays and play, play, play. I think we accomplished it!





Heather and I found some time to get a few games in...and a "few" snacks were consumed during game-play (the most important part). Must have snacking items are: Reeses Pieces, Swedish Fish, and Cheez-Its (all other snacks are welcome, but these three are essential).




Favorite games played are 10 dice, Sequence, and "Golf" (the card game). Of course, I ALWAYS win! :-) We also found time to shop, have manicures/pedicures (while Nathan took all 7 kids to Makutu's Island - go Nathan!), we also went on a double date with our husbands, and did a little cooking. We decided to go out on a limb and make some Southwest Egg Rolls. I must say they were delish! I'd love have them again, but it wouldn't be as fun making them by myself. :-(




We all had a great time. We were sad to see them leave, but look forward to many more adventures!