Happy New Year!

We had a wonderful New Year's celebration this year, though it was quite "low key" compared to celebrations from years past.  On New Year's Eve we had an "early bird special" dinner at Aqui (Carla--I totally stole that one from you!) with friends, and we stopped by the Cymanski house to say goodbye to Cari and wish Ron a happy birthday.

Marianne & Addison, Samantha & I and Carla & Kaylee

Brad, Brian, Allen and Rocky

Smiley Sammy

Hanging out with Rocky

Samantha was extremely curious about Addison.  We have pictures of Cari and I around the same ages, looking just like Sammy Bear and Addi!

Al & Samantha and Rocky & Addison

Carla took Sam for a bit so I could eat, but Samantha was fixated on Kaylee (more specifically on pulling off her socks!)

We spent New Year's day with the Ishibashi side of the family and I managed to take only a few pictures.  Here's a cute one of Samantha's cousins Emily and Kayla

New Year's Dinner was a delicious spread of Japanese food.  This year, Allen was in charge of the sushi and he took his responsibility VERY seriously.  He got quite creative with some of the rolls and I have to say that I was extremely impressed!

Though we were all in bed early, we had a wonderful time and are looking forward to a year filled with fun, friends, laughter and memories!