Welcoming the new year

We rung in 2010 by spending it with dear friends, both old and new. Our UNC friends have been getting together for over 10 years for New Years, and this year, we hosted the big event in Princeton. There were eleven of us from our Chapel Hill days, Boston days, and beyond (those of you who weren't here were missed!) and a few new friends from Princeton. With an abundance of food, drink, and celebration, we began the 2010 with people we love.

The wonder on Ellie's face says it all: "Happy New Year!"

Tia Tia arrived all the way from London with delicious gifts of wrapping paper for Ellie;)

Ellie and her new friend Isabel, both eying the parrot early in the night.

By the time 2010 arrived, I insisted on a photo: what's a group photo without a picture of RPatts and a cookie monster hat, courtesy of our gag gift exchange?

Happy New Year! We love you guys!