Our dear neighbors came to see in the new year with us. We enjoy the easy conversation and teasing when this group gets together. I laughed when I looked at the quick snaps. Although the photographic quality was poor, I could mentally draw a line through the room separating the men and women. Everyone joined in, so that arbitrary line did not separate us.
This was the first year that neighbor Logan (9) stayed up until midnight with us. He was absorbed in his new tablet and seemed to delight in sharing it with grandson David. We appreciated David’s spending a great deal of time with him. The camera caught a sweet moment to end the year.
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The camera didn’t do it on its own 😉 You helped it by pointing in the right direction and clicking at the right moment. Great shot, and sounds like a delightful way to start the year. We had friends over, too. So nice.
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Happy and Blessed New Year John and Anne! One of our highlights of 2019 was getting to meet you both in person. We are so blessed to know you both.
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Meeting y’all was a high point of our year. John is still talking about it, and I hold it close to my heart.
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Blwyddyn Newydd Dda Anne and John. Health, Wealth and Happiness attend you this year. A lovely gathering to usher in the New Year though Logan’s attention seems elsewhere.
Massive Hugs
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Logan shifted his focus when it was time to blow the noisemakers!
xxx Healthy Hugs xxx
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What a lovely way to meet the New Year Anne. Again, have a blessed and happy 2020 🙂
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Happy new year!
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Happy New Year plus one day!
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Happy New Year to you, your lovely family and great neighbours. All the best in 2020!
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I’m looking forward to reading about your writing and travels. 2020 is looking good.
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A very Happy New Year to you and yours, Anne! 😀🎉 I look forward to reading your posts in 2020! Xx
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Happy New Year, Annika! Reading your posts is at the top of my list.
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Although they say that devices isolate kids, I find, as you did here with David and Logan, that kids are eager to share what they are finding on them. As long as the adult puts down their own phone!
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You said it!! Adults can be awful with cell phones.
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Happy New Year Anne! It is a great photo of Logan and David.
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Sweet pics! Logan’s getting big! Time sure flies!! HNY again! xox
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New Year’s eve, awoke 0300 in Dusseldorf, 0430, van to the airport. Flight to Heathrow. 2 hours later, flight to CLT. 2 hours later, flight to SBY. 1830 EST arrive SBY, 1920, HOME. Some football, glass of wine, Happy New Year, to Bed at 2200. A 25-hour celebration. Happy New Year Anne & John and Crew! Can you say Jet Lag?
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Oh! My! That was heavy duty travel!
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What a wonderful way to ring in the new year! We spent New Year’s Eve with some of our oldest (and best) friends.
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That’s nice you are so close with your neighbors – Logan is lucky to have two families essentially, and your family who cares deeply for him, just as his parents do. All the best in 2020 Anne – can’t believe two days are already in the books.
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I’ve lost one day to a bad cold. I hope to feel better tomorrow.
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All that partying to bring the new year/decade in … just kidding Anne. Hope you are feeling better by today. (I’m a little behind here … again.)
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Happy New Year! The new year’s eve gathering with friends sounds wonderful.
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I hope everyone had as good a time as we did. Did you do anything special on the 31st? We know several who go to bed early and wake refreshed for the new year.
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What sweetness you add to the world!! Happy New Year!! love Michele
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