Annual Family Albums

 

Families have to be creative when it comes to celebrating New Year's. After all, it can be hard to incorporate kids into a late-night party that centers around champagne.

Creating a family journal is a great way to capture everyone's most memorable moments and ensure they're never forgotten.  On New Year's Eve, the family gathers where everyone designs a page on 8 1/2- by 11-inch paper. "Even the babies get involved, which usually means a traced hand or colorful scribbling.