If it's New Year's Day and we are in Toronto, there's only one place to be: The Marshall Family Party. We haven't been to one of these soirees in a few years, in fact the last one we remember was just after Mommy and Daddy's first Christmas as a couple, when Jessica pitted us against each other as charade team captains. Several years have passed, so much so that we now have a daughter that is even old enough to be chosen as a member of one of the charade teams! Everyone had a great time and it was in the perfect location for us, Great-Grandpa's condo party room. No need for coats, traffic, or to leave more than 2 minutes before the party starts, all we had to do was take the elevator down 3 floors and we were there. As always, the event was action packed, with great food and conversation as the main event. Leslie and Janice did an awesome job of coordinating everything. How they manage to do this and also run busy lives we have no idea, but they are superstars. The raffle draw was a big hit; Isabelle had her heart set on this streamer/wand combo and accordingly put all her available tickets on the chance to win it. Luckily her roommate for the past week won it and gave it to her. Oliver, feeling under the weather, alternated between tooling around the party room to roaming the condo halls to some walks outside to help clear his nagging cough. He started to feel better and got in the same party mood his sister was in from the outset. A rousing game of charades followed, with some challenging clues for young and old, but the results was the same as always, lots of laughs and a super fun time. As the clock passed 10, little ones headed up or home to nod off, except of course Isabelle, who was much too busy putting on shows with Sarah and sharing the stage with Kayla, Jason and Tyler. She started off 2011 as she had spent many nights in 2010, up later than she should have been! In any case, a superb time was had by all and the party was as great as it ever was. As the kids grow up, it will only be more exciting to attend it again. Happy New Year, everyone!
"I never know what to say to people at these things, do you?"
Carys said Auntie Aly for the first time tonight!
The blonde trio curls up together for a chat
Check your tickets, you may be a lucky winner!
Isabelle, so proud of her much desired raffle prize, courtesy Great-Grandpa
Isabelle the whirling dervish puts the ribbon to good use
Hey Chris, did you hear that Ryan Reynolds is dating Sandra Bullock?
Each with their favourite treats
Isabelle's inaugural charades game was a hit!
84 years apart and still best buds
Hanging with friends and family, a great way to start off the new year!
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