New Years

I'm finally getting my New Years post complete! My sweet little Chase is sitting, yes, by himself, sitting next to me on the couch. He is developing so fast, makes me a bit sad! Back to New Years...

We were a little nervous when snow/ice was in the forecast, but fortunately the roads weren't too bad and we were able to keep our plans for the weekend. We were invited to meet up with a few families in Kearney and "hotel-it" for the big night. We met up with the Wyatt's and Jones' from western NE and the Whiting's, Branch's and Whitmore's from Lincoln. Casey took a head count and I think there were 18 kids in all! So far they haven't figured out they outnumber us (or maybe they have and we're just in denial, ha!)

We got to Kearney early Friday afternoon and checked into our hotel. We were pretty bummed to find out the pool heater had broken; it was repaired but the h2o was pretty frigid. With a bone-chilling zero degrees outside, it didn't sound inviting at all!

We headed straight to The Big Apple where we had planned to spend most of the afternoon/evening anyways. The kids had a BLAST with the bowling, play structure, games and golfing. The adults weren't bored either :o) Get ready for picture overload! There were too many to choose from!!!

The hot spot for the day.

Corbin surveying his throw.Folks, don't try this at home!Max is just the sweetest, funniest little boy! He had so much fun making Chase laugh!Allison and Emma!Go Kyndal!Kyndal, Tucker, Ellie, Addie, Charity, Allison

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Kennedy's first time bowling!
Daddy showing Corbin how it's done!
Sweet McCoy...snoozing away...I made them pull the hat up, but it was too cute!
The weekend wasn't without meltdowns! Miss K did not want to share the nachos with anyone! For the record, she lost the battle LOL

Happy New Year Chase!Kennedy and Ellie playing with the ballsErin and new baby Josie! We can't wait, she will be soon joining Kennedy and Chase at our daycare!!!More snacks, happily sharing this time!The fun center was huge!Shooting some hoops...Mom takes a turn

When we got tired of the "bowling alley food" we stopped at a drive through and then headed back to the hotel. Some of the kids attempted swimming for awhile, and the guys played cards.

Kennedy and Ryder, sipping on some juice, in their jammies

BRRRRR!

Kyndal and Corbin, braving the cold

The smart one of the clan!

Kyndal and Addie

Corbin and Max!

The hot tub temps were much more suitable!

We eventually got all the kids rounded up and met up in the Wyatt's/Jones' rooms to ring in the new year. Chase was my only kiddo that didn't make it that late, I can't believe the others did!

The next morning a couple families had planned to stay the next night so we joined them at another hotel that had a much warmer pool. The kids had a blast getting their swim in. We headed home after stuffing ourselves that evening at the USA Steak Buffet. Definitely will be one of our most memorable celebrations!