New Year Eve has become somewhat of a family tradition. We all get together as a family, exchange gifts, play games, visit and bring in the new year. This year we brought in 2011 at my brother Troys house. It was so much fun. Rob had to work, but made a sacrifice and went to work @ 2:30am so that he could get off early so that we could make it to the party. He really is amazing! what more can I say. At the party we had yummy food, and then exchanged gifts. Before this my mom snatched this picture of all the grand kids except Karlee who did not want to participate, my sisters 2 kids (my sister Kaye who lives in Alaska) and little baby Sydney (our newest!)
9 out of 13 grand kids
Exchanging gifts is so fun. Karlee opened gifts from her cousin Paige, and Great Grandma Carole. This girl was loving that Christmas was over, but she still was getting to open presents.
I got walking sticks from Hayley, which I am super excited to use this year, while hiking with my dad. Thanks so much!
My sister Monica had Rob's name and with her amazing computer skills, she was able to manipulate this picture and put Rob's face in place of the real BYU athlete. Its a BYU computer mouse pad. He LOVES LOVES it. Thanks.
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For Christmas this year my parents gave us all "Minute to Win it" game pieces. On New Years Eve we tested out some of the games. We had a really fun time. These are some really fun games, and we are excited to use them throughout this upcoming year. Below are some pictures of us attempting to master the games.
***Object of the game*** Complete a designated task within 60 seconds.
Not sure who was laughing hardest Hayley or Rob.
Ya I think I took this one from Tom - just look at the intensity!
Monica (in her flashy jacket) and Troy. Amazing.hahaAnother Minute to Win it game, the kids loved these games just as much as their parents.
Taylor and Austin picking up candy canes.
Troy stacking 10 cans - amazing talent no doubt!
At Midnight we all cheered the new year in. We went around the room and shared with the group a hope for the new year. I don't remember exactly what they all were, but remember there were some good laughs.
Here are the little girls, they stayed inside while all the older kids, and adults got their winter coats on and went outside to celebrate the new year with sparklers and noise makers. Hayley, baby Sydney, grandma, and I stayed inside as well. I forget, but want to say it was 5ยบ outside. Burr!!!!
Thank you!!! Troy and Segi for hosting such a fun New Years Eve night.Happy New Years!
3 comments:
Looks like such a fun night...Jared and I were talking about the new years TOASTS that were made the year we were down there and how much everyone was laughing...something to do with everything Hayley was saying if we remembered right...so to see you guys doing it again is funny! GOOD TIMES!!FUN NIGHT!!
It was a fun night. I'm glad we do this every year - it's a great reason to stay up late and play games. Too bad that last picture doesn't show off Troy's snow pants - they were classic.
It was such a fun night! I was also glad that your family stayed for the night. Rob is awesome to pull a double shift..it wouldn't be the same without him. Glad he made the sacrifice:)
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