We had a festive New Year with family and friends! We maybe don't celebrate New Years as big as most Russians, but we defnitely celebrate it more that we are in America. On New Years Eve, our friends came over in the afternoon. We enjoyed drinking tea together and sharing gifts.
Then later that evening, The Giuras joined us for our annual tradition of fondue. We ate a ton, played games, and hung out together.
Adriana made this incredible cake that tasted divine!
... and also these sugar and egg white swirls that were incredible dipped in chocolate fondue sauce. =)
At midnight, we all headed outside to light sparklers. We also set off a few fireworks and some Chinese lanterns that we'd gotten as a Christmas present. It was so cold that it was hard to get any good pictures. Even the kids complained of feeling cold, which is rare when there are fun things going on!
When we returned to the house, we discovered why we were so cold! It was -43 degrees outside!! Marius had to start his car every 30 minutes for the rest of the night and each time it barely started up.
After we all slept in the next morning, Leif made us all a breakfast of pancakes. We ate and then all hung out.
Some people played games, some went ice skating. It was a great way to start the year!
There are 2019 ice sculptures all over the city. The kids wanted to make sure Heather Ann and Adam got their picture with one!
One of Ella's closest friends here had her birthday the next day. Ella was so excited to give her three small gifts and then wrap them up into boxes that made up snowman. She enjoyed a day at her friend's house and ice skating at our little local rink.
Happy New Year!
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