We began our New Year's Celebration by going down to the South Jordan City Hall to finish the candy windows scavenger hunt. Earlier in December we went as a family to count all the candy canes on each display in the shops nearby but hadn't been able to finish because the city building was closed. We got there 10 minutes before they locked their doors and were able to make our guesses for the last two displays and turned in entries for each member of our family. We have our fingers crossed they'll draw one of our names to win dinner and movie for our family. And even if we don't win, we all had fun.
We stopped in at Cafe Rio for dinner where Bentley stood in line with me while Aspen sat at a table with Colter and Dahlia. Bentley was fascinated watching the employees ask, "black or pinto beans?" and ladle dressing into little cups without spilling a drop. I admit it's quite a show! When we got to the table, Bentley said, "I want to work at Cafe Rio when I grow up!" We didn't want to wait in line so we used to go lids and plates and filled our bellies with a pork burrito, cheese quesadillas, and chips and salsa. The kids behaved well and Aspen and Bentley were especially helpful to get water for everyone, additional forks, etc… The only mishap was when Dahlia spilled her ice water all down the front of her shirt and pants.
After dinner we drove home to get ready to spend the rest of our New Year's Eve celebration. The kids changed into their pajamas and I loaded up the sweet and tangy meatballs along with the other food we were bringing to munch on. Adam had been able to take off of work the days following Christmas, but he had to work New Year's Day. We picked him up at the front runner station in Lehi and went to party with the Zobrists, and their friends, the Howes. We ate yummy food and played games while the kids played games until it was time to bring in the new year!
Dinner at Cafe Rio
Dahlia fell asleep on the way there and after being brought in from the car, snuggled right into Melissa to continue her nap
Colter loves a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows, whipped cream,
complete with and a candy cane
Dahlia putting her feet up…still sleeping
Jaxson, Beckam, and Colter with their mini marshmallow shish-kabobs…or at the lease the ones that weren't eaten yet!
Anna and Brannen. We were having a much better time than this picture tells!
Brad explaining Texas Hold "Em. Melissa wishing we were betting real money instead of M&Ms
Dahlia sporting the "Donald Trump-comb-over" while she was still sleeping
Happier to be playing Scum. Although I'm not as happy as I look because I was "scum"!
The Howes brought over their new puppy, a yorkie-poo.
All I heard all night was, "Can we PLEASE get a puppy!"
Aspen and Izzy with Zeik
Bentley and Addi playing cards
Kirby hiding in the pantry
All these crazy kids were awake to celebrate 2016! Even Dahlia decided to wake up!
Dahlia with the puppy.
