The project my daughters did with me!

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Here's something I'm rather proud of. . . I have raised two successful babysitters. When they were starting out babysitting, I was as nervous as they were! What if something happens? Will they have to cook? What if the kids are hard to handle? I went over instructions with them right until they walked out the door. I canceled my plans and stayed home in case they called for help. When they got home, I'd want all the details and then go over what to do for next time. They got better and better with each job and my nerves calmed down when I realized they were great babysitters who knew how to keep kids safe AND have fun with them at the same time. Hearing from friends and neighbors what awesome babysitters my daughters are made me so proud!   But now they are getting older and getting different jobs, and spending more weekend nights with friends rather than babysitting, they're ready to pass the torch on to younger babysitters. We had the idea to put together a guide/kit ...
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happy new year!






There are some bloggers out there who take beautiful pictures of their beautiful party spreads before all their beautiful guests arrive, but I'm not one of them. I'm not that organized and my party usually is not entirely spread until my guests (who are beautiful) arrive with all their tasty confections.

So here are pictures of the aftermath. . . in my mind I like these pictures because there are memories attached and not just plans.

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katherine said…
i am so bummed we missed it jul. that is one thing i look forward to all year long. thanks for posting pictures, i want to hear all about it!!
1:32 PM
Unknown said…
You always throw such good parties. I love the party hat! Someday I will plan a New Year's Eve Party. It always comes so fast that I haven't even had time to think about it.
2:41 PM
Jane said…
I'm kinda obsessed with those pictures. Blow me away. You got quite the touch on photos, parties, Lucyness, and all things cute.
4:42 PM
April said…
perfection. My favorite was the ball drop. I never got one of those pepperminty things :( save one!
6:36 PM
The Kyles said…
Your hat was my favorite. You are right, the pictures of after the party are much more meaningful. Happy New Year!
8:38 AM
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