nothing says {happy new year}.....

...quite like a dump truck in your front yard.  of course, if that dump truck is unloading a big ole pile of dirt and you are anywhere between 2  & 90 years old....is there really anything more fun?!?!

we will be having our good friends, nick and beth, over tonight with their three kiddos so we figured the best baby-sitter in the world would be a dirt pile.  it may be the only way we can have a conversation longer than 2 seconds.  maybe.  ;) 

of course, the trio had to test out the pile to make sure that it was up to standard.  judging by their hands, feet, and rear ends.....i think the dirt passed with flying colors:  

let's just say that a midday bathing was definitely in order for all three before naps!!  and my shower now needs a good scrubbing. 

so here's to dirt piles, "king of the mountain", muddy toes, and saying goodbye to 2011!