Sunday, January 24, 2010

NEW New Years Traditions

On New Year's Eve, we usually have a countdown to "midnight" at about 9:00pm, drink Martinelli's and call it a night. But this year Grandma and Grandpa stepped it up a notch...

Festive Decorations and Party Hats!

A Pinata filled with candy!



Brad and I had to be at a dance/party for the youth at church, but the party kept going strong all night while we were gone! Grandma and Grandpa played games and worked on the puzzle all night and then brought out a big roll of large bubble wrap and let the kids jump on it at midnight to make a bunch of noise--the kids loved it!

The finished puzzle masterpiece--thanks to the determination of Natalie and Mom (and Lauren)!

Brad and I rang in the New Year at "Pump it Up" and then headed to a breakfast gathering after that. We were pretty tuckered out by the end of the night. I guess we figured out who the fuddy duddies in our family are. Hopefully G&G can come back for a repeat of the fun next year!

3 comments:

Mindy said...

I wanna come! At least you used to do something to celebrate the New Year...we don't do ANYTHING. But now that G&G have set the bar high... ;) What a blast.

Natalie N said...

Yeah, G&G know how to PARRRRTAY!! That puzzle was so much fun! Thanks for letting us join the festivities. xoxo

katie said...

Party Hardy at the Whettens house!! !! WOW-that is quite the puzzle! Looks like fun with your parents-can't wait to see you next:)