It has been many years since Brian and I have had plans for New Years. Generally it is a night like many others- in bed early after a marathon of Mad Men or West Wing, The Wire, Lost, Dexter, or whatever TV show we happen to be addicted to that particular year. Babysitters are hard to come by and really, we're not that social. Dinners out on New Year's are too expensive and neither one of us are big drinkers. However, this year we planned a Grown Up Game Night at one of our neighbor's houses- Grandma was in town to watch the kids and we were ready for some champagne and adult company after spending practically all waking vacation hours with the children! It was just four couples, but we all brought appetizers and champagne and games and had a great time- all the women even got fancy "2011 HAPPY NEW YEAR" hats. Most of the game time was devoted to Taboo- really funny!
I have to admit, we did not make it up until midnight, we all decided to celebrate New Years on Central Time instead of Mountain. So, at 11PM we used the noisemakers and the English crackers. We were home, asleep at midnight our time, but that's the closest we've come to bringing in the New Year in a long time!
In 2011 we have lots to look forward to: a trip to Hawaii in February with Kim and her family, a 40th b'day celebration at Discovery Bay in August, as well as YMCA Family Camp with friends. Our day-to-day life will remain blessedly the same: both Brian and I working out of our home, spending time with the kids, looking forward to the sports seasons as they come and go (both professional and kids sports!), continuing our newfound passion for fitness with good ol' Tony Horton, and enjoying our relatively simple life here in Boise.
The kids have resolved to eat crust in 2011 (OK.... we resolved it FOR them, actually) while we have resolved to simplify our lives by de cluttering and cleaning out every part of the house- basically trying to make do with LESS and appreciate it MORE.
Happy 2011 to all of our friends and family! We hope that it finds you happy, healthy, and grateful.
In 2011 we have lots to look forward to: a trip to Hawaii in February with Kim and her family, a 40th b'day celebration at Discovery Bay in August, as well as YMCA Family Camp with friends. Our day-to-day life will remain blessedly the same: both Brian and I working out of our home, spending time with the kids, looking forward to the sports seasons as they come and go (both professional and kids sports!), continuing our newfound passion for fitness with good ol' Tony Horton, and enjoying our relatively simple life here in Boise.
The kids have resolved to eat crust in 2011 (OK.... we resolved it FOR them, actually) while we have resolved to simplify our lives by de cluttering and cleaning out every part of the house- basically trying to make do with LESS and appreciate it MORE.
Happy 2011 to all of our friends and family! We hope that it finds you happy, healthy, and grateful.
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