Scenes from our New Year's Eve shindig

We had about 50 or so people over for a New Year's Eve party as we normally do. It varies how many we have over and we would have liked to have had more but you know you have to cut off the guest list at some point. So this was our limit this year.

I made a roaster full of cabbage rolls and Larry made perogies. We always have a "taste of Pittsburgh" to bring in the new year. And, Larry and Savanna and I all wore our Steelers shirts. Michele is trying to turn over a new leaf with cooking this year and actually learn how to do some things. She came a few hours early to help Larry do the perogies and learn how. She did a great job! Everyone brought a dish to share and we had some amazing stuff here. Best part of all was the conversation and loads of laughter.

Comments

Melissa said…

YAY Michele! You go girl! You all look like you had a fantastic party and a great time! My quesetion...where in the world do you put all the cars without your neighbors complaining? Looks like fun!

12:44 PM

Deanna Doss Shrodes said…

They park on the street. We've lived here five years and have had the police called once. Most of the neighbors understand and would never report it, as we all want to have special gatherings. I wouldn't be upset with my neighbors, and I hope they have the same courtesy. It's not like we do this every day.

1:18 PM

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