Ringing in the New Year 2026

We celebrated Christmas in the States but were back in Guatemala in time to ring in the new year. Most of New Year's Eve was spent running errands and lounging on the couch watching football. That evening after supper, David, Cruz, and I went into town to walk around and get coffee and dessert.  Ben had been at a sleepover the night before and didn't come home until around 9:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve so he wasn't here to join us.

 

Much of town was still decorated for Christmas.  It was pretty!  This is our town's Central Park. 

 

The San José Cathedral that faces our Central Park.

 

 

They had a large stage area set up for the New Year's celebration activities. 

 

 

ready to count down to the new year 

 

me and David in the Central Park

 

 

the famous arch in Antigua 

 

We stopped at Bru'd for coffee and dessert.  It is one of our favorite coffee shops in town. 

 

Cruz got cheesecake.  It is his favorite dessert. 

 

I had ice coffee and shared this cinnamon roll with David. 

 

I love the decorations in there. 

 

We came home, and I watched Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest.  I love Ryan! 

 

 

Happy New Year!!!

 

We stayed up another hour until midnight here to see the fireworks and then went to bed. 

 

 

We had chocolate chip banana pecan pancakes for our New Year's Day breakfast. 

I then spent the morning watching the Rose Parade.  I loved seeing this Mississippi float.

 

our annual family photo 

 

 

We went into town for lunch and ate at Hector's Bistro.  It is one of our favorite restaurants in town. 

 

 

I love these bacon wrapped stuffed dates!!! 

 

A view of Agua volcano on the walk back to the car. 

 

 

The highlight of the day was watching Ole Miss play Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. 

 

 

Let's go!!! 

 

I baked a cake.  I attempted to shape it like a football but didn't cut enough off of the middle.  Regardless, it was a delicious dessert. 

 

We also had Domino's pizza delivered for supper. 

 

 

We built a fire and watched the game. 

 

 

Ole Miss won!!!!!

I have watched a lot of football games in my life, but this one will always stand out as a highlight.  It was the most exciting, thrilling game ever!!!   It was hard to wind down and go to bed after that.  What a fun way to kick off the new year.

 

 

Happy New Year y'all!!!

 

Thanks for keeping up with our family on our little corner of the web.  We appreciate you reading!

 

As we start this new year, we are praying that it is a year filled with growth, obedience, and joy as we follow God's plan for our lives. We are trusting Him to lead every step in this new term. We are grateful for His guidance and excited for what He has in store for the days ahead.