Our New Years Eve Tradition

We always used to ring in New Years with friends...

but ever since 2002, the year we had Sydney, we've kind of started having our own New Years celebration as a family. It's really nice just staying home together.

My hubby chose the menu which usually consists of his favorite hors d'oeuvres - and some of the girls favorites too... here's what I made:

caprese salsa on toasted baguettes

guacamole
pico de gallo
coconut shrimp with nam jeem (hot & sweet dipping sauce)

shrimp ceviche on tostada chips

and Thai beef skewers with peanut satay sauce

...that we rolled up in butter lettuce.

After we put the girls to bed, hubby and I toasted in the New Year with our favorite champagne, and these yummy almond truffles.

We all agree it beats going out -

and now, we have some great leftovers for New Years Day - gotta have snacks while watching football. ;o)