Happy New Year!

Did you find your way to some fireworks or party at home ? We stayed home and had our own little shindig.

I even dug out my wedding shoes and put on a twirly skirt.Henry put on a tie he found in the dress ups box.

We ate smoked trout with horseradish cream on dark rye bread alongside prawns with homemade mayonaise and varous cheeses, olives and pate. The boys were allowed lemonade. We, of course,  had bubbles.

We grated chocolate over a raspberry and strawberry topped pavlova and watched the fireworks by candle light on the television.We are lucky enough to see the high ones from our kitchen window.

One thing that Sydney does which I think is fabulous, is have a fireworks display at 9pm for all the familes of little people to enjoy. They are always on par with the midnight display and such a great thing to do for those who can't or simply don't want to be out in the thick of things so late.

Does your city do this aswell? 

With Lady Gaga and Pink mixing it with the cast from Glee on the ipod, we played cards with the kids.Ok.We gambled with the kids. Ashleigh swears that 21 is a great maths skill builder for the children so make of that what you will but it was lots of fun with much laughter and teasing.

And then we sparkled.

Wishing you a most wonderful year full of happiness and good health.

xxxx

Comments

[Monica]

I saw the fireworks in Sydney harbour in 1990/91. Fabulous. Magical.

May 2012 be a good one!

[Leigh]

We stayed home and played a game with the boys too. I was too tired and went to bed at 10:30 while they stayed up and watched a movie. Sparklers is a great idea - I'll have to do that next year. Also - do you have a Henry too? I do too! Now I want to know what your other boy's name is - maybe I've got one of those too :)

[Leigh]

p.s. Happy New Year!