As with all other children, we want to ring in the new year with our friends, instead of hanging out with our parents, who usually don't do anything very fun.
Laura went to a friend from church's house, and then to another friend's to spend the night, while I went to Alan's house...
funny that the older you get (or at least Alan and I) do not enjoy the funness of new years as much as the relaxation and reflection of the year's great adventures.
I'm becoming more like my mom every year!
My parents spent the evening in the sauna, walking, and watching the ball drop, reminiscing just as much.
With the New Year comes the resolutions that are generally broken, so I hope that your resolutions this year are intentions instead- and that the Lord gives you inner spiritual energy to discipline yourselves and commit to the actions you intend :)
- With love!