We've always had the tradition that New Year's Eve is spent at home. I love that, having our own little family party together.
Jamie always plans some delicious food - this year prime rib. It cooked longer than he wanted so it wasn't just how he wanted, but still delicious.
Since it landed on a Monday this year, we of course had to have family home evening as part of the night. We read and discussed 2 Nephi 2, talking about acting and not being acted upon, and having opposition in all things. I enlightened everyone on verse 23 which points out how we have to have children so we can have misery and joy. The kids especially LOVED that.
Our FHE treat ended up being our main New Year's Eve treat. Melanie made these cookies baked in remmekins topped with ice cream and homemade fudge. Wowzah! We definitely need to keep that girl around.
Uncle Bobby had given us some giant sparklers and pop-its on Christmas, so we headed outside to make some noise for a bit. But not too long - brrrrrrrr!
By then it was getting on the late side for the little girls, about 9:30. We cleaned up, the little girls and I read a few of our favorites ("The Three Little Pigs" - Madeleine's latest favorite, "The Princess Gown," and "The Hinky Pink"), and they happily headed to bed, though they asked for daddy to sing them a song.
When I headed back to the front room, the bigs were waiting for me so they could turn on Thor, so that finished out our New Year's Eve. The first year in I don't know how long that we didn't play games that either got us all giggly or that Jamie and I were falling asleep through (stinks getting old).
Looking forward to a great new year!
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