New Year's Eve

A month or so ago, my friend Colleen asked what we'd be doing for New Year's Eve. This isn't a question I've had to consider often over the past half-dozen years - we've been in England, partying at Dean and Jenny's house.

Since I didn't have an answer, Colleen suggested we join her and Rigo and the kids at their house.

We made it a family sleepover, so we wouldn't have to drive home after midnight.

The little girls had lots of fun dressing up in leotards and playing, while Cora and Lucas had their own games to play.


















We celebrated the clock turning midnight East Coast time, or 9 p.m., for the children, and then put them to bed.

Then, the grownups played a board game while we waited for the clock to strike 2014.

In the morning, after a gorgeous breakfast, the children played and relaxed some more. Cora and Lucas had fun with Lucas's archery set, which he received as a Christmas gift.

It was a fun night and day, and if we're ever in town again for NYE, I hope we will get another invite!