New Years Eve

Had I known we would have a party of six at our house tonight for New Years Eve, I would have planned for food, 2021 decor, and some party hats. Instead we had left over asparagus, Christmas decor, and NBA league pass. 

We pulled out some board games for old fashioned family fun. There were very few fireworks in the neighborhood this year - just enough to send Ryker into hiding - and no New Years show in Nashville to watch on tv. 

And at 10:30 Wes went to bed, I read a book, and the kids watched a movie. Happy 2021! May the new year bring us all joy, good health, and adventure.

Christmas Communion

Tonight was Christmas communion; it’s one of my favorite holiday traditions. This year the girls went with us. 

Our crew was so good looking, the entire church turned their heads when we entered the church. 😂

Winter Break

It’s my first day of winter break. I went to bed last night at 8:30 and slept eleven hours. Twenty 8 year olds the week before Christmas did me in - I was toast! I was up early today to get my hair cut. Otherwise, I might have slept 14 hours.

Later in the day, Evan and I headed to the church for volunteer work. I signed us up to sort clothes in the free store for the upcoming Christmas Eve event for the underprivileged. Last year we were tasked with putting up and decorating a Christmas tree, and there was no way we were going to do that again. However, Evan was not thrilled with sorting xxl used men’s pants with smells that made him gag. The German chairperson immediately tasked him with a more “manly” job of moving boxes. For two hours he moved boxes? I’m not sure where he went off to to avoid stinky clothes, but he clearly had the better plan. Next year we are chopping potatoes!