Time to Party

The kids were counting the days and couldn't wait until New Year's Eve.  They wanted to do countdown bags again... so we did. 

The kids were spending the day at the farm, so I had to improvise and change the bags up a bit (they didn't want to come home when it was time to start).

Bag number 1 - Clue: Nickels and Dimes (7 nickels and 11 dimes - to be exact)

I had to do this bag myself.  I ran into town, picked up pizza (for a different bag) and special drinks.  When I got back - they were all home and ready for the next bag.

Bag number 2 wasn't nearly as much fun.  They read a clue that told them to clean up and get things ready for the party. I will admit, this was my favorite - having the kids clean and straighten up before we started.

I can;t remember what was in each bag...we had one contained decorations, a clue to eat dinner, a new board game, a new wii game, movie and popcorn, and of course celebration glasses. 

Each year, the kids fill out a paper that describes them and what they liked to do this year.  On the back, they made a few goals / resolutions.

And, each year - Steve and someone fall asleep early.  Last year, it was Jake.  This year it was Kyler. Kyler woke up though when it was time to celebrate... 

 or maybe we woke him up.

Happy New Year!  Hope ya'll have a wonderful 2014!