NYE 2010 was a family event. We did lose a few members of the crew after Christmas thanks to this little thing called a job that took priority for some. Luckily, quite a few of us aren't as dedicated (to work, at least) and were able to extend the holiday gathering for a few more days.
We put on our party clothes and hit the streets looking for some fun. I guess we were feeling brave because we made dinner reservations at one of the area's nicer restaurants, despite the fact that our party included two "small" guests. Surely our little guys could control themselves for a few hours?
I must commend the boys for their excellent behavior. Sure, the iPhones came in handy. The fact that we seated in the private room overlooking the main dining room also helped! Honestly, the setup was perfect, and the hostess never even batted an eyelash when she realized we brought children. What a poker face she must have!
After dinner, we stopped by to see our friends Bob & Whitney who were ringing in the new year at home with little Ethan and some out-of-town guests. This little pit stop was exactly what the boys needed after the controlled environment at the restaurant. Jax & Baylor could run free, and they did!
A few rounds of champagne later, and we were headed out the door in search of the twinkling lights of downtown. We did our best to keep the party going, but with Midnight approaching, Baylor's "party animal" mode began to wind down. Even the live band wasn't enough to raise the energy level.
The youngest member of the crew called it a night about 30 minutes shy of 2010. Not only did Baylor lose the opportunity to be showered in Midnight kisses...
We put on our party clothes and hit the streets looking for some fun. I guess we were feeling brave because we made dinner reservations at one of the area's nicer restaurants, despite the fact that our party included two "small" guests. Surely our little guys could control themselves for a few hours?I must commend the boys for their excellent behavior. Sure, the iPhones came in handy. The fact that we seated in the private room overlooking the main dining room also helped! Honestly, the setup was perfect, and the hostess never even batted an eyelash when she realized we brought children. What a poker face she must have!After dinner, we stopped by to see our friends Bob & Whitney who were ringing in the new year at home with little Ethan and some out-of-town guests. This little pit stop was exactly what the boys needed after the controlled environment at the restaurant. Jax & Baylor could run free, and they did!A few rounds of champagne later, and we were headed out the door in search of the twinkling lights of downtown. We did our best to keep the party going, but with Midnight approaching, Baylor's "party animal" mode began to wind down. Even the live band wasn't enough to raise the energy level.The youngest member of the crew called it a night about 30 minutes shy of 2010. Not only did Baylor lose the opportunity to be showered in Midnight kisses...
He missed out on the evening's real entertainment...
FIREWORKS!!!
The boys couldn't contain their excitement. They started the show before the girls even made it out to the driveway and labeled it a "practice" round. Nice!
Now, while the boys may have started the show, we all took a turn lighting a fuse or two. Even Jax got in on the action, despite Aunt Kelly's protests over the danger of Roman Candles.
I think it's safe to say she's still battling the emotional scars from having a Roman Candle misfire and hit her in the face when she was 4. Notice, I said "emotional scars," and as you can see below, she's working on conquering those fears.
At 1:00 AM we took pity on our neighbors and concluded the display. Yes, we had fireworks left over. Clearly, the boys went a bit crazy at the fireworks store, but that just meant there were a few rounds left for New Year's Day.
2010 started with a bang! Let's keep the momentum going! Happy New Year, Everyone!!!
1 comment:
Looks like a great time! Baylor is getting so big! Happy 2010!
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