New Years Eve!

I have been at home sick for the last couple days with strep throat so what better way to pass the time while sitting on the couch and sipping tea all day then to get caught up on blog posts.

Here is how our New Years went down...

We had our good friends Angela, Dustin and their two kiddies over along with Erica, Scott and their two kiddies.  We did our usual dinner potluck and I made a pasta dish with jumbo shells stuffed with gooey cheesy mix.  They were pretty darn good!  Erica brought a nicely paired ceaser salad with the Keg dressing which is one of my favourites.  Angela made a delicious baked brie with apple and crackers, absolutely love brie!

Before dinner we all went out to enjoy the ice skating rink Kyle made.  The kids had a blast skating.  Claire was so proud to go on her hockey skates and push the bar.  Abby only wanted to go for a ride in the sled, as did the other little ladies.  Greyson and Henry were happy skating and playing hockey with their daddies.  I was happy the weather co-operated with us.  We were able to have a bon fire so the kids could roast marshmellows too.

After dinner the kids played so well together.  They really enjoyed each others company.  The oldest ones were into jumping off the ottoman onto the dog bed and were eager to show everyone what they could do including Angela.  "Angela, watch THIS!!"  They laughed and laughed all night.  We even were able to get some great photos of them on the couch in a row like we did last year, so cute!

We did a mock count down for the kids and I had bought some plastic champagne flutes along with sparkling grape juice for the kids and the good stuff for the adults.  They each got a noise maker the oldest ones each had a Happy New Years crown.  I loved spending time with friends for New Years Eve, something we haven't done in a long time.  It was a wonderful night and a perfect way to start a new year!