Ok, let’s keep this simple.

Most parents and grandparents want to create some cool memories this New Year with their kids …

Most kids want to be on their phones in this New Year  …

So, let’s combine those things!

1. Call a family meeting.
2. Tell everyone to get out their phones.
3. Open Instagram.

Then …

Give Thanks – Ask everyone to look back over the year and find one picture they are thankful for, ask them to read the caption and explain why they are thankful.

• The only pushback here is going to be your kids saying, “Just one picture?”

Offer Prayer – Look back over the year in pictures and find one person or family that your family can pray for as this New Year begins.

Send Encouragement – Find a person in your past year’s photos that you can send a text of encouragement to today.

• Maybe send them the picture, too, and let them know you are thinking about them!

To create your own 2016 Best Nine (like the photo at the top of this post) go to www.2016bestnine.com