New Year's celebration 2009

January 1st 2009, brought in the New Year with our family tradition of bowling, followed by a buffet dinner. We don't eat at buffet joints too often, so having this to look forward to on New Year's Day is a real family treat. January 2nd, we went to NYC to meet an old family friend for dinner. Carolyn and her new husband Bill. Carolyn was kind enough to let Daniel stay with her while he attended grad school in NYC. This use to be called 'Papaya King'. They still offer the best hotdogs and fresh juices for a great price. Dakota had many lunches here after playing in Central Park as a two year old.
Dakota, Carolyn, Bill, Jewel and Daniel at their apartment, after a great dinner.
Jewel did a great job bowling!
So did Dakota...

BUT Mable had the highest score for both games. She bowls in a league in SC.

gratitude thought: For Carolyn and her friendship over the past two decades. She's such a bright, neat lady and we're happy for her wonderful husband Bill. He's just great, funny, smart and a terrific cook. We had the best evening with them.

grateful for simple family traditions that unify our family! And grateful for grandma Mable who makes the Holidays special with her visit with us.