How is it possible that it is not only the start of a new year but also another decade!!!! My memories of it turning 2000 are much too vivid for it to now be 2010!!!! Yikes, can we all please slow down a bit. My mind has been full today…reflecting on all that happened in 2009, trying hard not to worry about what is to come in 2010 and wishing I were with my oldest brother and his family in Indy as they celebrate the wedding of my niece Stefanie. ‘Just got this pic sent to me from the reception that’s happening right now!!!…Technology is pretty cool:
Again I say “Slow down…life is happening much too fast!”
The theme around our household today has been roses and football. I woke this morning to breakfast in bed complete with one of Rolf’s fresh cut roses just in time to watch the Rose Parade on t.v. Rudy and I watched the Rose Parade last year in his hospital room but I think he liked this year’s view a little better.
Once the parade ended, football was next on the agenda…the Capitol One bowl, the Rose bowl possibly the Sugar bowl a little later. Rolf and Max had a very special treat with a quick trip to El Paso Wednesday and Thursday to see Stanford play in the Sun Bowl thanks to our best man Ruben (we chose wisely!). Max was definitely in heaven…
And so, Wilson made it home safely from his church youth group trip, Rolf & Max made it home from the game and we all enjoyed New Year’s Eve at home under one roof over a piping hot plate of Olivia’s cheesiest macaroni & cheese she made with the help of her new cookbook. A great start to the new year…
Today is also Rudy’s 15-month birthday…we continue to cherish each milestone!
Rudy's Beat 
Happy 15 month bday, Rudy! Great to spend the first part of New Year’s Eve with you. It is officially a tradition! Here’s to more fun times with all the Geylings in 2010!
Awesome photos of your great day. Happy New Year from our family to yours. Praying for an awesome year!
Your children are growing up way too fast. Thanks for the delightful pictures. Praying for all you Geylings in 2010–especially your parents and their upcoming move–and I am going to REALLY going to miss them here!
I was with Rudy, not sure if I could make midnight. always enjoy the smiles and love in the pictures, Happy 2010 to all, Nick’s Grandma
Your messages always fill me with good things….a great way to start the New Year! Happy New Year….one filled with hope and mystery…this I know for sure! xxooR
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO OUR FAVORITE CALIFORNIA FAMILY!! YOU EACH ARE VERY SPECIAL TO US AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE CHALLENGES OF 2010 AS WE LOOK AHEAD TO ANOTHER YEAR FOR ALL OF US, GOD WILLING.
NEEDLESS TO SAY, WE LOVE YOU AND ARE SO PROUD OF EACH OF YOU AND THE WAY YOU MET THE CHALLENGES OF 2009. WE SO NOT DOUBT MORE OF THE STRENGTH AND FAITH IN 2010.
LOVE TO EACH OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So many fun things to celebrate! Thanks for keeping us all in touch so faithfully.
Happy New Year Handsome!!! May you continue to bring smiles to all your fans in this next year….and I pray it will be a HAPPY year. You have brought so much love into our world, Rudy!!!!!
Roses for the special MOM .
Wishing you all the best New Year and the strength to face all the challeges it will bring.
It warms our hearts to see you all together with such great smiles on everybodies face.
God bless you ALL. Happy 2010 !!!!
I loved every single picture. I find myself smiling the biggest smile as I see your family. Prayers and hugs for the new year, and always.
Happy New Year to all of you!
thanks for each and everyone of your colorful posts that remind us how to treasure the small and big moments every day!
we love you and send big hugs from Boston,
Maya, Kyra, Andrea and our 2 new cats Smokey and Nicholas
Thank you so much, Rolf and Trish for sharing your family with us over the past 15 months. It has been a wild ride….scary at some times, joy flowing over at others, and filled with belly laughs, as well. May God continue to bless the Geylings in every day to come!
Omigosh, what a great set of pictures! Thanks so much for posting each one. Happy New Year to all of you – may God’s goodness and grace continue to uphold you as we move through 2010. I have to say that the one of Rudy looking overwhelmed by his proud siblings just cracked me up – there are days when I feel just EXACTLY like that…”say what??? Back off, guys, and give me some space to breathe here”…love it, love it. SO grateful for this nice long stretch without surgery, without hospital stays – blessings as you wait for that next shoe to drop.
Very cool, Maxi! That sounds like an awesome trip. One day hopefully I will get to watch you play football again!
Love you all and Happy New Year!
Susie