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New Years

First post of the new year - woohoo! Happy 2021!

Here's how we spent New Years Eve and Day:

I had picked up a sugar cookie decorating kit from Jen's Bakery near our house. It was cute and the girls had fun frosting the cookies. Sometimes these kind of sugar cookies are not my fav, but these are actually really tasty.

 



We didn't have too much planned for NYE, but we did make it halfway through a game of Loaded Questions.

Clara was tired and went to bed a bit after 9:00 and we let Brynn stay up until 11:00, so she watched part of a Harry Potter movie.


Today we had an easy morning and then headed to my parents' lake for the afternoon to celebrate Christmas with my side.




I got a lot of awesome gifts in which my pile of cookies here will pair nicely with my wine I received. Can't wait to dig into all of that!

I had been wanting to go on a little walking holiday lights tour in the neighborhood next to ours (Martens Way) and finally talked Brynn into going with me tonight. We didn't start out until about 8:30, but it was such a nice night out.





The other night we were discussing if anyone was doing any New Year's resolutions - Brynn said she was going to stay the same (person) and Clara was resolving to 'love' and spread Jesus' love. Those answers were totally true to their personalities. :-) 

We're looking forward to what 2021 brings! Happy New Year!



































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theweckerlys said…
Haha love the resolutions :) it has been beautiful weather out for a Christmas light walk - fun! Glad we got to see everyone!
January 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM
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