New Years Weekend
Posted by Rachel
We had a great New Years weekend in New York with my side of the family. We arrived late Thursday night and of course the kids wanted to play for a bit when they got there. After being stuck in the car for 5 1/2 hours how could I say no. This meant a very late night for all since we didn’t get there until 9:30pm.
New Years Eve day:
We started the day with a very nice breakfast and some playtime as we all got ready to over to a local garden store to see their train exhibit. It was the last day it would be up. It was a very nice display and the kids loved it. Zach kept pointing at the trains and smiling. They also had a very nice green house with exotic flowers in it. The orchids were beautiful and if I thought I could keep one alive I might have considered getting one, but with the price they were and my luck with flower well…none were bought.
After the trains we went back to my parents house and opened presents. Zach and Abby were very excited about it. Zach loved opening presents now that he had the right idea. I think Abby’s favorite gift had to be her pillow pet that she got from Aunt Becky. It is a penguin pillow pet and she hasn’t let it leave her side since she got it.
That night we went over to my Aunt Barb’s for dinner and social time. It was a very nice time with my 2 aunts, 2 uncles, and grandparents. Unfortunately, my other cousins were in town for Christmas and couldn’t stay until we came for New Years. We had fun showing off the kids and socializing. The food was great too. We made buffalo chicken dip. I love that stuff!
After dinner we went back to my parents for our traditional time. We played scrabble after the kids went to bed until Dick Clark’s Rockin Eve started. We then had shrimp and when the ball dropped we toasted with our sparkling grape juice. Then Dave and I went and passed out.
New Years Day:
We just hung out all day and enjoyed the Rose Parade and then that night the Winter Classic. Though, of course I was very disappointed that the Penguins didn’t win. Over all it was a very nice day.
Unfortunately, all must come to and end and on Sunday we headed back home for work on Monday. Thanks for a great weekend!
