Happy New Year!

This past year was great, and now we're looking forward to more great things in 2013!

Here's a little look at how we spent our new year's eve, in Kelowna.

We were with a lot of family throughout the holidays, but happened to be 

on our own for dinner on the 31st.  There was something special about being together

on the last night of the year, pirate packs and all!

We met Jill and family downtown for some fun outdoor skating!

This was the first year the city of Kelowna did this New Year's Eve event

and it was a hit!  The skating rink was packed, and the live celtic folk band

was playing some great tunes.  The family festivities were from 6-9pm, 

ending with fireworks to coincide with NYC midnight!  

Fun for all the kids to see, which was the point of having them early.

The ice rink, skaters in motion

 

impressive fireworks display

"oooh, aaah!"

3 cute skater girls

Mom and Dad arrived home from Barbados and Haiti at midnight (NYE)

We had a nice relaxing day together before we headed home.

We also celebrated sister Jill's birthday on the 1st with a family dinner.

We had a wonderful week away, with family, friends, and fun winter activities,

but we were also happy to come home!