Ringing in the New Year

 We had so much fun ringing in the new year. We celebrated at Grammy and Pops' house with all sorts of activities and yummy food. We started off the night making 2013 posters. The kids had a blast and spent lots of time on them. In the picture below you can see the paper sacks with different times on them that contained the activity for that time. 

 After posters we each decorated our own sparkling juice/champagne glass. Also a big hit with the kids (and adults!)

 Finished products!

Then chef Daddy began preparing for our yummy fish fry. Mom and dad had just gotten back from Galveston so they brought back some fresh shrimp. It was all delicious!

 Someone really enjoyed the sparkling white grape juice! 

Then we played Chicken Foot...

 And goofed off a little. 

 We also had our own ball drop. We lowered it about every 30 minutes from 7:00-11:00. The kids enjoyed it and I think it helped give them a concept of time for the evening. 

We had s'mores around 8:30 and then little man went to bed (pallet on Grammy and Pops' floor...he couldn't stay on the pillow!!). 

We played some games on the Wii U... 

 And then it was time for surprise balls! (little goodies wrapped in crepe paper into the shape of a ball-mine turned out more like eggs- and then unwrapped)

 After a few more ball drops it was time to celebrate the new year!! (East coast style of course!!)

  Happy New Year blog friends!!