We got home from Shaver in time for naps before heading to the McClarty's for their annual New Year's Eve Celebration. Clara slept but Emmett cried, played, sang, anything but sleep. He had taken a short nap on our morning walk so I hoped he would hang tough. The kids had an absolute blast playing with all of the other kids. Drew brought a remote control car track that you can control with your phones and the kids all watched while the dads played. That meant that the moms could relax for once with just the babies! Emmett held on until 11:00 then fell asleep during a diaper change on the dining room floor. He remained asleep while the big kids ran past and Clara kept checking on him and touching him. Reed, Clara, Kieran, Lyla, Jeffrey, and even Baby Emma all made it until well after midnight with no major meltdowns! It was a great night celebrating a great year!
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| Kieran putting the moves on Clara |
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Emmett can't wait until next year when he can get a New
Year's mohawk too! |
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| Some of the kids |
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| Notice how Clara is snuggled up to Drew, not Kevin |
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| Movie time |
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| And he's out! |
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| When you're really tired noise doesn't matter |
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| Clara dressed the littler kids in super hero costumes |
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| Emma liked snuggling with Kevin |
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| Cheers we made it to midnight! |
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| The real reason he passed out... |
On New Year's Day we hosted our annual brunch complete with Aebleskivers (aka pancake balls). Los Abuelos were out of town again this year so it was just my family. We had a delicious breakfast prepared by Dada (all I did was wash the fruit and put it in a bowl) and the kids loved the Aebleskivers. I think Emmett ate five! After taking down the Christmas decorations, naps, and a visit from Kate and Sophie, we headed to Tio's family's annual celebration. We enjoyed delicious food and great company. The kids had fun playing together and we left stuffed and exhausted which are signs of a great party! We can't wait to see what fun 2017 has in store for us!
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| She liked undecorating almost as much as decorating! |
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| Emmett even helped |
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| Jackson is a great babysitter! |
