Looking Forward

For the past 6 years, we have been fortunate enough to spend New Year's Eve with some of our dearest friends. We look forward to it so much! We are blessed to have this tradition. Each year we switch locations depending on whose turn it is to host. This year our evening was spent at the Youngs and they treated us to an amazing surf and turf dinner.

The Cassada clan hosted our family for two nights! The kids had a blast together. Pat's parents watched all 9 kids on NYE. (4 were in bed before we left)

Courtney organized an fun celebration for the kids. Each hour on the hour from 1-7pm, the kids took turns popping a balloon. Each balloon contained a piece of a paper with an "activity" on it. (2012 recap worksheet, hot chocolate, balloon volley ball, dance party, cookie and sparking cider toast, etc) Some of these pics were taken by Courtney.

 One of the activities was making bags for the homeless, full of snacks and toiletries.

Ringing in their 7 p.m. NYE ;)

After we put some of the younger kids to bed, we headed to the Young's house.

Ali, Leah, Courtney, Peyton

rocking our colored jeans ;)

I had some fun with the camera remote EJ got me for Christmas. 

We set up a tripod and I clicked away.

 

EJ and I reflected in the mirror getting set-up for the group photo.

 Need to work on my camera settings ;(

We had a great time. The evening went by much too fast. So thankful for this wonderful friends! 

I think we are next to host. Not sure we can top this one.