New Years

   I'm finally getting around to blogging New Year's Eve.  We spent our first New Year's in a long time at home.  We usually always go somewhere after Christmas, but this year with a newborn, that just didn't happen.  It was kind of nice to be at home and spend the holiday with my sister and her kids.  We haven't spent New Years with them in a very long time.
   We tried to make it as special as possible for the kids.  My sister planned all sorts of fun activities for the kids.  They got to pop a balloon each hour, and it contained a different activity.  We played lots of Minute to Win It games.  We also brought out some new board games Ashlyn got for Christmas.
     For dinner, the kids had pizza of course.  I made a special stuffed steak dish for the adults.  For dessert, we had chocolate fondue with lots of fun dippers.  We all got plenty to eat.
    We let the kids decide if they wanted to try to stay up until midnight.  I went to bed wit the baby and Grace about 11:00 p.m.  Dawson fell asleep shortly before midnight.  Ashlyn was the only one who made it until midnight.  We did do a countdown at 10:00 p.m. with New York City, so we still got to drink sparkling cider and cheers.  It was a fun night!

Loving the fondue

Playing some minute to win it game

Gracie even got into the game

This game they had to pull out as many tissues as they could in a minute.  Such a mess and a waste, but they really loved it.  

Emmy hanging out with her dad

Party girl

Group photo

Quick picture with Uncle Steven

This girl is always goofy!

Ringing in the New Year

Emmy was even awake to bring in the New Year

Best buds

Showing off their silly side