Well, I finally got to hang out with Leslie and Paul. Moma babysat for us Wednesday night, so we met them at the Whiskey Tavern downtown. Jonathan, Sarah Mc Murray and her husband, Nathan (don't guess she is a Mc Murray anymore), and Mason (Les's friend from highschool) joined us. It was fabulous! Leslie and Jonathan are a couple of very fun folks to hang out with on the town. We went over to Jack of the Wood next but didn't last long there because it was really crowded and sort of smelled. So we finished the night off at the College Street Pub where I amazed everyone with my horrible pool skills. I really may be the worst pool player ever to live. But it was still quite funny.

The funniest part of the night was when Paul "slow roasted" me. A slow roast is when you hug someone and don't let go.......and then the person feels really uncomfortable........and then the person feels a bit claustrophobic too........and then the person being hugged just wants it to be over.........and it is really funny...........afterwards. It is especially funny to do to someone who is not the "hugging type." That is me. Well, I do not like to hug anyone that I am at all uncomfortable with. I tried to "slow roast" Mason upon his arrival, but could not do it. I do not think that i am capable. When Paul did it to me, I thought it was funny but I REALLY wanted it to end.

The next night, Lacey (my cousin) babysat and we all went over to Uncle Larry's and Aunt Carolyn's house. It was great because Amie and Lorie got to come over too. We made some music and just enjoyed hanging out together. Here are some pictures from the evening:

The Bartlett Sisters (brunettes may I add)

Grayson and his friend were home from school for the holidays so they were there.

























Leslie and Paul doing a little dancing:

Sorry it is sideways, you'll have to turn your head.




It was definitely the best band get-together to date.



Oh yeah, before all that on Thursday, Les and Paul came to our house to play with the boys. Caleb and Adam had really big plans for Paul that included playing legos, wrestling and sledding down the mulch hill. Paul was so fun with them. He threw them on the bed for at least twenty minutes, played tag and legos and "snowboarded" down the mulch. This is a video of Paul's attempt at the hill. The hilarious part of it was that he did it around five times...........exactly like this:



I would like to add that it is most likely close to impossible for an adult to make it down that hill on that snowboard.

without falling.




Sooooooooooo, what do I think of Paul????




I think he is wonderful. He is smart, funny, and very very nice. He is great with kids and easy to talk to. He and Les make a great couple..............as long as they move here soon.
I MISS LESLIE!!!!!!!!!!






In conclusion, I think that Leslie, Lorie, and Jonathan are doing a superb job in their choices for significant others at this point in life. I love Beth, Justin, and Paul!

Oh yes, and I love Chuck too. I am glad that he is a part of the family!