Every New Year's Eve my family gathers together to celebrate. We make note of changes in the family from the past year and sing until right before midnight. Then the daring ones gather in the steeple of an old church, to "ring in the new year" at the stroke of midnight, while everyone else stands on a nearby porch to listen and count the rings. Finally we all retreat to warmth and yummy midnight snacks.

This Year Emma and her cousin Asa were first time bell ringers.

Even the seasoned pros get a little excited when it comes to bell time.