Closing Out the Year

Allie had some spare moments before she left for school.  She tested out David’s gift to her . . .

We tried out a new-to-us recipe using our leftover mashed potatoes. 

And we played one of Allie’s new card games. 

And then she left us to celebrate the end of the year on our own.  Apparently it’s more fun to bring in the new year with other college students and NOT your own parents.  We agree with her assessment since staying up that late is not at all appealing!