Still have the flu - though it is better. Daughter is doing some shopping and getting anniversary cards for me to give to my hubby since I can't go out. Did I ever post a pic of my beautiful 25th anniversary ring my hubby gave me last year?

We always stay home on NYE, too dangerous not to. We want to start the NY as a whole family, not one torn apart by death.

We make up a big platter of different cheeses, black and green olives, pepperoni, salami, Ritz and other types of crackers. On another tray is fresh veggies (yes we all over raw veggies) ranch dip, Tostitos queso dip, chips, and always for my son, a can of cheddar cheese to spray on his crackers.

Since there are just four of us, we make sure we have all of the above but in small amounts. When there are more of us, we double as needed. Have been doing this very same thing for 50 years, though when I was a kid, it was cheese balls that my mom made. I never had time for them when I was working so that tradition fell by the wayside.

Oh and sparkling cider!!