New Year's Eve With Clara

For the first New Year in quite a few New Years, we did not see any person, boat, or barn (almost) catch on fire.  As disappointing as that may be, our little trio still managed to have a memorable, if not simple, night.  

And then, we started sleep training.  (Oh my.)

P.S. It Snowed

This picture does not sum up the New Year's festivities at my parent's home.

A picture of my little brother on fire would probably be more telling.

(Yes, that happened,)

My parents live in the middle of nowhere.

On New Year's Eve, the ladies hang out inside and the men cause trouble outside.

At midnight, they set off a grand finale of burning Christmas trees and fireworks.

You wouldn't believe the madness unless you saw it for yourself.