Successful family New Year’s Eve party

This year we were alone for New Years. It wasn’t really by choice but we decided to make the most of it. 

I mandated a two hour nap time and it felt like a slow start after nap. But the kids were still super excited. 

We started with a family favorite meal - tacos. Everyone enjoyed it and the night started well. I even got help with family chores after. Then we started the games. 

The kids were in for laser tag. We had the most fun with that last year so we started. We lasted four games. Each had their drama.  We had 2 by 2 - boys vs girls. We called it and moved on. 

We moved on to some Explodinf Kittens, followed by a serious game of child’s banana grams! After that we headed to the basement for some Kinects! 

Kids then watched an episode of wild Kratz on the new system and soundbar. We rang in the new year with snacks, sparkling juice, and fancy glasses. 

The drama of the night was missing the ball dropping as I turned the channel at the wrong time on aunt Katie’s recommendation. Oops. Years for about 10 minutes while Clair tells me mommy broke my heart over and over. I pulled her back with some videos and snuggles. 

Everyone was in bed by 1 am and slept until 9 am - 10 or so. 

It was really a successful night!