I hope everyone had a very fun and happy holiday! Our New Year's Eve was pretty much what you would expect - a quiet evening with the boys. Aaron and I did manage to stay "up" until midnight, though! We were just rolling over to sleep as we heard the firecrackers going off outside and we muttered a sleepy "Happy New Year" to each other before drifting off!
Yesterday was a great day - we spent the morning at home and then headed over to our surrogate familiy's house. John and Setsko are a couple from Salt Lake and John had worked with Aaron at Greenbacks and is now at Dollar Tree, too. They had us over for a Japanese feast, which made us feel not quite as homesick for Grandma Terashima's traditional Japanese New Year's meal. They have also taken us in for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is so fun and comfortable and Aaron could easily pass for one of their sons. The above picture was taken at their house yesterday while Dylan was exploring. Um, cute enough for you?!
After dinner I went to see the Broadway tour of The Lion King with my friend, Tricia. LOVED IT!! It was AMAZING! And pretty much beyond words. If you ever get the chance - see it! It was a wonderful evening - Aaron even watched the boys - and a great way to start the New Year.
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Happy New Year! I've had too many New Year's like that, where we were barely awake to ring in the new year. This year we actually went to a party! It was the quintessential New Years party where we ended up crashed in our friends guest room. At least we were lucky enough to get the guest room. That made us feel special.
Keith and I saw The Lion King when we went to London in 2004. It really was amazing.
Wow, I've never had a New Year's like that! And you call it quintissential! ;) I am just a big dork and have never been to a real party like that. Maybe one day. When the kids are grown! I am so glad you have seen the show. I thought about you while I was there and knew you would love it.
I'm glad you have friends like that since you are both so far from your own families. Sounds like a perfect day! Our New Year was about as exciting as yours. David and his dad were on the computer, and his mom and I were half asleep on the couch--"hey, you better come over here, there's only 40 seconds left!" And then we all went to bed. :)
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