Happy New Year!

It's always great to kick off a new year with an awesome first day. We were in Toronto for the big New Year's party so there was no doubt in our minds that day #1 of 366 would be extra special. This party has been going on for years but it seems to be taking a new shape as each new year arrives. It is amazing to see a party that was pretty much dominated by adults for years now being taken over by little ones, and it's only going to tip further in that direction with the arrivals of Ben and Matthew this past year. Sarah has progressed from the baby in the corner of the room to running the show with her mom and her Aunts. Isabelle is one of the wily veterans at the ripe old age of 5, showing her brother and her younger cousins the ropes of what this night is all about. We also had the added bonus of a trio of Haligonians in town to ring in the new year, reuniting the 3 sisters and making 2 grandkids very happy. It is a perfect way to start the new year, lots of love and laughter, with the bonus of draw prices. Isabelle hit the jackpot, winning everything she really wanted, it was amazing to see her eyes light up when her ticket was drawn. The party room has definitely the place to be and we hope to be right back next January 1, celebrating another awesome year with the people we love!

Mommy and Oliver deposit their draw tickets

Matthew, happy as can be!

Kayla holds court with her subjects

Carys stakes out the desserts

Baby Ben's first New Year's!

Oliver, Kayla's biggest fan

Early birthday greetings for Jay

January birthday girl Mer hangs with her Mom

Charades planning in full force

Isabelle totally raked in the draw prizes! Keep winning in 2012, girl!