New Year's Eve

For the last few years, Zach and I have not had big plans for New Year's Eve.  Last year I was reading a friend of mine's blog post about getting a hotel room, and I decided we were getting one with them this year.  Matt and Abby usually go to Kearney, but we decided to stay in Grand Island so that more friends could come over and hang out with us.  We got a pool-side room at the Holiday Inn.

Lily brought Monroe a crown and noise maker.

We ordered pizza and then got in the pool.

Zach and Monroe with Matt and Hudson

Monroe was loving the water.  She hasn't swam since August.

After over an hour, Zach was tired of swimming, but Monroe was not.  We decided to let her try swimming by herself.  We put floaties on her arms and a ring around her.  Once she decided she was safe, she was so proud of herself!  She kept saying, "I'm swimming all by myself!" 

Monroe, Jadyn, and Grace

Jadyn, Grace, Lily, and Faith

After the pool, the kids played together in our room for awhile.  They made a bed under the sink.

Megan, Shelley, Me, Abby

With our kids

(Hudson was a little outnumbered)

Happy 2014!

We made it to midnight, but Monroe did not.

The next morning, we wanted to take advantage of the pool again.  I got in with Monroe this time, and we had the pool to ourselves.

 

It was a great New Year's Eve!  I hope we do it again next year!