
My sister-in-law, Christine really loves ALL holidays. Because of her enthusiasm, it is really fun to spend them ALL with her. As soon as the ball dropped, she ran and got pots and pans for herself and her hubby and danced around my backyard, banging them. The rest of us were content watching her antics.

Two lucky winners were chosen to light off the Roman Candles, to start "The 2009 Matt Vranes Fireworks Show." Wait, were these illegal fireworks? Will I be in trouble for mentioning your name, Matt? I'll take full responsibility for them, since it was my backyard.

Matt's proud wife, Jen looks on, as he lights up the night.

The couple to the right recently moved here from Nebraska. Little did they know the madness that would surround them, with their New-Found Friends. Actually, maybe they fit in just fine . . . Scott in his "Rouge Manor Golfing Team" pants and Cali in her "Alien Love Child" costume.

Another recent move-in to our Ward (Congregation). Matt and Autumn seem well adjusted to the Idiart/Vranes/Holley Excitement!

Oh, here's Christine again. She's still on a "Holiday High." She did cute cheerleader moves during the fireworks display, to welcome the new year.

Christine can hardly contain her excitement at all the pretty lights! Her hubby, Jared had to hold her still so she didn't burst!

Hurry Jared, take her home! Her giddyness might be contagious! Happy New Year everyone!