Hello and Welcome. - Yes I have been absent from this blog for most of this year. Due to the unforeseen death of my niece and the fact that winter tends to depress me I just haven't felt much like posting.
I'm going to start today's post way back on New Years Eve with our family celebration.
Our goofy family shot.
Snacks and dessert. - We had eaten Nachos (prepared by our daughter, Greta earlier) - Sadly I forgot to get a picture of those. They were delicious though.
We played some games, this was Charades. First picture is Jojo and her mom. Second shot is, Jupiter. Yes I played too but I don't think there were any pictures of me playing. I suck at this game.
A game of Uno being played. - I'm in the 2nd photo. After a rough start and my protesting that I didn't like the game I ended up winning.
Jojo playing with her New Years light up toy.
Champagne and Sparkling Cider ready for the midnight toast.
Jojo wanted to see some fireworks so Jupiter set a few off for her.
Greta and Jojo watching.
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Bing, bang, boom and 2025 arrived.
Little did we know what would happen later.
I am so sorry your niece died and condolences to your family. everyone looks like they are happy and having a great new years eve....
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun evening. I'm not big on charades but I do like Uno. Your snacks and dessert look good.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful show of memories being made. Keeping you in my prayers as I know that grief doesn't just disappear. I told my husband the other day that it has only been 9 weeks since my brother passed away. To some people, they may never think of him again...I think of him every single day, several times during the day. My grief is heavy as I know yours is as well. Prayers of comfort and peace for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteIda - I have been away from blogging too, and am just now reading about your niece. So sorry to hear that.
ReplyDeleteI have been struggling with the events in the world, and although it is not the same, I have found some peace in this Indigenous poem: "May the sun bring you new energy by day. May the moon softly restore you by night. May the rain wash away your worries. May the breeze blow new strength into your being. May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life."