We had a very fun New Year's Eve celebration - Niek made oliebollen & appelflappen, salmon salad, and other tasty treats. We woke Max shortly before midnight so he could bring in the New Year with us. We toasted (champagne or grape juice) and kissed at midnight, then set off our fireworks with all the neighbors. Niek's oliebollen were the best in the neighborhood! Nicky woke up briefly from the noise and came downstairs with us for awhile, but by 2 am we were all dreaming in our beds.

I wish you all the very best of the New Year!!