when we lived in our little house on beverly hill dr., i always said that i would entertain like crazy when we had a bigger house. then we moved to seattle where we had a bigger house but no family around to fill it. now that we have a big house and family/friends around, i've stuck to my word! 2 thanksgivings and 2 christmases were not enough. i really wanted to throw a new year's eve party! growing up, we always celebrated new year's eve at my grandma and grandpa's with my aunt, uncle and cousins. it was a party every year, and i loved it. so, i set out to have a fun-for-adults AND fun-for-kids new year's party. the key to the fun-for-kids portion - balloons! lots of balloons! the kid's craft table and cupcakes didn't hurt either, but the balloons were the hit of the party. we did a new year's countdown for the kids around 8:00pm. the adults counted down and cheered, and the kids looked at us like, what do we do now?" it was kind of funny. i think the key to the fun-for-adults was the good mix of company we had - a mix of families and good friends. and the bearcat bowl win! and perhaps the sangria and champagne.... :) i personally loved being with my siblings. it's been a very long time since we've been together on new year's, and it was a really great night. i can't think of a better way to ring in the new year! here's to 2012!
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