New Years Eve 2013

If you've never had a Hatch family-style New Years eve party, you're really missing out. This was one of my favorite traditions growing up and continues to be my favorite holiday/party. It starts out with the best dinner ever - "personal-pan" pizzas, complete with all the toppings you could ever want. And with all the chips you could possibly eat on the side. And dip too. :) #foodlover

 After this, we usually play a bunch of games or watch a classic movie; this year we just played games because we were all too excited to watch a movie! :) We then ate some brownies & ice cream (are you noticing a junk food/binge trend? haha).

Me, the Peets sisters and the delicious pizzas!

The men at the party- I made them pose like this ;)

My besties growing up: Sarah & Jami. 14+ yrs of friendship right her'

These next few pictures capture perfectly what happens the 30 minutes following the ball dropping in NYC. Chaos ensues, and the shredded newspapers are transformed into weapons of both self-preservation and attack...at the same time, banging pots and pans outside our house to celebrate the new year. It can be a brutal fight to say the least. 

This is me, actually getting my mom back for 30 min of straight teasing/pestering from her

I learned this crazed expression from Mother Hatch

This is what she was doing 99% of that time ;)

 This Hatch's new years eve tradition will never grow old with me - I can't think of any better way to ring in a new year other than personal-pan pizzas, games with friends, and shredded newspaper fights. Loved having these people here and so glad M&D were willing to stay up with me and help throw the party :) Happy New Yr 2014 y'all.