The year was 2007. It was then, just he and I, a couple of love birds with a baby on the way. The city was Chicago. And, we rang in the New Year with dear friends. We indulged on fine food prepared in a small city kitchen, a meal so rich and memorable we still talk about it today. We lounged lazily waiting for the ball to drop, friends sardined on an oversized couch, watching local news coverage. It was fantastic.
We said good-bye to 2013 in a similar fashion. Friends gathered, a fine piece of meat was prepared, wine for some, virgin cocktails for others, and plenty of milk for the babes. Four children and counting. Inevitably, we will be outnumbered (in the not too distant future). And, the time may come to consider a destination gathering, trading champagne for margaritas on the sandy beaches of Mexico.
But, until that day we will continue to gather as growing families, ringing in the New Year with horns, good food, laughter, local new coverage, red wine and sippy cups.
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