New Year's Eve

Fireworks are BIG here in Hawaii on New Year's Eve. We are not big on the pyrotechnics but we did get a few things to quench the kids'thirst to light something. Randy and the kids did sparklers, pop-its, and ground bloomers.

Our little stash.

So precious.

Hmmm. I don't think he should be allowed near any fire. LOL.

A must-have with any popping of fireworks.

"Don't look."

Ooh, fire!

Where are your parents?

Kids having fun.

I think that's from our neighbor's across the street.

Earlier in the day we went down to Julie's house for some lunch cooked up by mother-in-law. The food was delicious as usual. I took my sister-in-law's advice and just embraced the food, knowing that the diet would start tomorrow. It was soooo good! Sashimi anyone? My favorite was the salmon.
Back to the night. I had to work New Year's Eve. Let me tell you, it was quite a night. On top of working my regular floor, I was called down to help in the ER for most of the night. All night I did that. At midnight, the fire alarm went off. I could smell smoke but didn't see a fire. We figured out that the smoke from outside had blown in setting off the fire alarm. It was a crazy start of the New Year for me. While in the ER, I saw a lot of unnecessary injuries caused by drinking. Many fireworks injuries. I worried a little about the safety of my family but knew that were more than safe with Randy. I'm so grateful for the wonderful husband and father he is and that I really don't ever have to worry about them when going to work.
I hope you all had a great New Year's Eve. Happy New Year's to you all!