We had fun plans to spend New Year's Eve with the Matthews' side this year, but due to a nasty bout of the flu for this cute child, we had to keep the germs and the party at our house- just the five of us.
I quickly planned an at-home party and party we did! I had let each of the kids pick out a snack to share at the store, so we munched on those and snuggled up on the couch.
We did this last year too. And somehow last year we let our kids stay up until midnight. What!?! How!?! Why!?! If we were out- maybe I can see how that would be. But WE WERE HOME!!! We did not make the same mistake again this time.
Brian and I started us off with a romantic duet of "More Than Words". Our kids just looked at us, anxious for the song to be over, I'm sure.
Ellery didn't feel well enough to do karaoke, and McKay and Layes did one song together- reggae style- but I didn't get a picture of then since I was taking video of it. Layla seemed to really enjoy karaoke because she sang with everyone!
We had some sweet dance moves, her and I. Ellery was a good audience on the couch. Poor little thing felt so miserable.
After we gave singing all that we had, we watched the movie Maleficent and we all LOVED it. It was such a cute movie that I didn't' expect to like as much as I did.
Next was Don't Eat the Cousins- and Ellery perked up for this game. Raisins will do that to you. This is the best game for all ages and we love it.
After that, it was time for charades. Layla is probably acting out a couch, or cucumber, or stick. I don't remember, but seeing her do charades is fun.
We popped balloons every hour leading up to New York's midnight (wink, wink) and got our hats and horns out as we watched the ball drop.
We went outside to do our snaps- and it was freezing so it didn't take us long. Then it was time for a quick family selfie before the streamers and poppers went off.
It turned out to be a great party. We were bummed to miss being with our extended family, but I'm so happy to know that even with just us five, we know how to have fun and celebrate. I love these four people so much. It was a happy new year, indeed.
