New Years Eve 2011

As our annual tradition goes, we gathered at our house with the Cruce's and half of the Walsky's (Kelly was sick) for some food and fun to bring in the new year.  We had invited a few other couples but everyone had plans, so it was just the 9 of us with kids.

Tracy provided the food this year for our Italian feast and it was yummy and of course we had lots of snack food.   The kids enjoyed jumping on the trampoline and even John and Jason got involved with the jumping, so the kids had a blast trying to "break the egg".

Baylie had just seen ChipWrecked so she had been listening to the soundtrack a lot lately and really wanted to "Rock It' with the boys.  At first the boys weren't too into dancing with her, but we convinced them they needed to try it out.  Well, Brody's idea of dancing at first was not quite what Baylie had in mind.  The 3 boys were running all around the playroom and falling all over the floor.  Quite a sight but thankfully, we reeled them in and got them dancing somewhat ok.

John rigged up a disco light for the kids and they were off to dance the night away - or at least until the boys got tired and were ready to play cars or something.

While the kids played, we adults sat around and watched tv, chatted, and played games.  Thank goodness the kids got along really well, so we didn't have too many disagreements/fights/feelings hurt.

Trevor and his buddy John

Brody and Baylie made it until well after 1AM and were still going strong but it was definitely time for bed.  "Happy New Year" - not really sure why Brody decided to go and dress up like a pirate to bring in the new year.

What a great way for us to bring in the new year - times have changed from the days of just us couples going out to dinner - pre kids - but it's all good.