New Years

New Years Eve was rockin at the Hooglands this year. We had our first fondue, although it was my first time making it and I have a few things I need to change for next year....(note, smoked cheddar is not good for fondue). We had ham, broccoli and french bread to dip in the cheese. We also had some veggies and the kids helped me dip strawberries, chocolate chip cookies and pretzels in chocolate. The kids got special juice boxes and Scott and I downed a whole bottle of fancy sparkling grape juice.











So funny that Maddy's favorite thing about this year was making chocolate chip cookies with me. . .about 4 hours before this video! After dinner we played some games including our new favorite, HIDE AND SEEK IN THE DARK. Everyone gets a flashlight, and we crank up the music so you can't hear where people go, especially since we have all hardwood floors. We established some rules:


1. No jumping out and scaring people (which Scott broke after about 5 minutes)


2. Stay inside the house


3. No shinning the flashlight in people's face


It was so fun, the kids were so excited and pretty good hiders! But Scott hid so well once that we all gave up, so he slid his flashlight out as a clue to where he was. Then we put the kids to bed about 9 and Scott and I watched the ball drop at 11 central time and we were asleep by 11:15 until we heard fireworks at 12. Here's to a fantastic 2012!

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Keith and Meghan said…
kendall said "more baby" at the end of the video---I think she has a crush on Ian!
January 13, 2012 at 12:31 PM
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