ringing in the new year

Happy New Year everyone! We hope everyone rang in the new year with a bang because we sure did. Thank you to our wonderful friends for hosting an awesome party. We filled our bellies with delicious food, sipped on some yummy drinks, and even shook our booties a bit. Little Miss L. partied hard, she danced her little heart out into the wee hours of the morning. We definitely know she had a good time because she did not wake up until 9:30am the following day - I don't think she has ever woken up that late. So many amazing things happened in 2011 but we are looking forward to the coming year. Cheers to all of our friends and family, we love you all and thank you for always being there to support our family.

Family shot before heading to the party.

Girls just want to have fun.

I wasn't lying when I said there was a lot of delicious food.

My favourite table to hit up - the sweet table.

Time for the paparazzi. 

This picture melts my heart. Five men all with their daughters.

Tried to get a nice photo but this is how she plays these days.

There was a dance party going on!

Baby E was breaking it down.

Baby D almost missed the party but decided to wake just a little after midnight to ring in the new year.

My two handsome men.

Mommy's little boy.

Happy New Year everyone!

These silly monkeys woke up the next day with huge smiles... they are ready for 2012.

Good morning.

My parents, brother and grandmother joined  us New Year's day to celebrate. Baby D thought Nanny's scarf looked yummy.

Two beautiful women and our little man.

Digging into a scrumptious meal to ring in the new year.

it's a new year... welcoming 2012

As I sit here sipping on my glass of wine I can say that I love love love new beginnings and I love setting new resolutions for the coming year. As I am curled up quietly on the couch thinking of ways to improve my health,  my parenting, my marriage, my attitude, I think back on the past year. There are so many things I have to be thankful for - my health (my body allowing me to give birth naturally), my loving and supportive husband, my two beautiful children, and wonderful family and friends...what more could a girl ask for?!?!

The past year has been a busy one, but I would not change it for the world. Our family moved into our first home - yes we still have boxes waiting to be unpacked, but it truly feels like home; welcoming our son into the world - I am in awe everyday watching him grow and learn; I am proud of our daughter who has become a very independent toddler who acts like she is twice her age; we have watched our friends marry their best friends; and we have had the honour of watching others bring new life into the world. As I sit here making my list of resolutions for the new year, I am hopeful I will be able to achieve them all...

• Become more active as a family
• Change my eating habits - less sugar in my diet
• Learn to use less of the words 'no, don't, stop' with our children
• Improve my organizational skills when it comes to personal finances
• Taking the time for more date nights with the hubby
• Learn how to better use my camera

I know I have a long list to accomplish this coming year, but I have every reason to believe I will be able to tick them off. I can't wait to see what 2012 has in-store for us. Here's to a new day, a new year... live, love, learn, and always remember those who have touched our hearts. What are your new year resolutions?

HAPPY NEW YEAR!