The kids have been asking to rent Star Wars: The Clone Wars for a while now. So that started our fun evening.
Then on to a few games. We got both of these for Christmas, and finally were able to break them out.
Bruce beat us all at Sorry. Dylan came in second, Courtney third, and I was last. It was a pretty ruthless game, no mercy given.
The teams: Dylan and I against Bruce and Courtney. Bruce and Courtney just killed us. They know way too much about Disney movies.
We had yummy chocolate fondue for dessert. I forgot to take a picture of our whole spread, so you just get the dirty pot. I cut up a bunch of fruit; Courtney and Dylan made super yummy cake balls earlier that day. I'll put the recipe at the end, if you dare try it. They are really good, so good luck having any left.
Getting ready for the countdown. I had a few poppers, and Bruce poured us Sparkling Cider.
10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Cake Balls
(from sis-in-law Jessica)
1 cake mix
1 tub frosting
melted chocolate
Make the cake as directed on the box. Cool completely. Break up into small pieces in a bowl and mix with frosting. Shape into small balls, about 1/2 inch. Place on a cookie sheet and freeze. Dip in melted chocolate and freeze again. Enjoy!!!
***We used chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and white cake with vanilla frosting, adding mini chocolate chips to both. Instead of dipping in melted chocolate and freezing, we just used them with our fondue. They were super good. Thanks Jess for the great recipe.
The Best Chocolate Fondue
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 cup milk
10 large marshmallows
1/4 cup whipping cream
Put chocolate and milk in fondue pot. Turn on heat to low setting. Stirring constantly, add marshmallows until melted. Gradually add whipping cream.
Serve with fruit pieces, pound cake, marshmallows, cheese cake, cookies, etc.
Makes 3 cups
3 comments:
What a fun party!!! We watched a little movie and went to bed around 9:00--real party animals huh? We'll have to have some Sorry marathons when you come--watch out--Caleb uses no mercy!
How fun!!! I want to come to your house for New Year's.
Sorry is one of our favorite games...imagine that!
Sounds like tons of fun! I want to come to your house too! Glad the cake balls worked out good, and what a great idea to dip them in fondue. I'm going to have to steal that idea from you!!
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