We just celebrated the end of 2012, another successful party in our house, with the addition of two first timer, Nicolas and Eliana. We started in 2005 and this is our 8th annual New Year's Eve party.
Our protocol never changed. We always start with a few cocktails around 6 pm , then enjoy a upgraded 4 course dinner, following with playing games, having more cocktails and ringing in the new year at midnight traditionally with champagne and some snack's.
There was just a little change this year, we all took turns taking care of Nicolas and Eliana, and for this reason certain people had to limit their alcohol intake.
Also the photographer was a bit distracted and there not that many picture. I am missing photos of the beautiful dinner table set up. Donna did a fantastic job, everything looked great.
In actuality, everybody helped to make this party a success and a special thanks to Gina who came earlier to help me with moving some heavy furniture.
The host Donna
ready to welcome everybody
New Years Eve Menu 2012
Baked Lobster, Scallops and Shrimp mousse
Creamed Lobster sauce
Butter lettuce, hearts of palm, spinach and avocado
Roquefort crumbles, creamy Montricher dressing
Roast beef tenderloin, Merlot sauce
Gratin potatoes with shallots and Gruyere cheese
Stuffed zucchini with asparagus and carrot puree, topped with a pastry sail.
Teardrop tomatoes and spinach garnish
Black forest Cake
Cream anglaise
Midnight Snack
Italian prosciutto, salami and cheese platter, iced shrimp with cocktail sauce
assorted chips and home made cookies
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Eric helped me dishing up the plates for dinner
Everybody gets a baby sitting turn
Grandma with Eliana
Getting ready for dinner
Preparing the New Year's toast
6 minutes to 2013
Karla is getting ready to celebrate
Checking out the count down on TV from Time Square in New York
The clock is inching closer
Eliana and Nicolas getting ready
Happy New Year 2013
from everybody
and from Donna and myself
from Nicolas
from Eliana
from Donna, Eric, myself and Karla
and from the new Daddy with Eliana
Glad to see you gave Gina kudos for helping with the heavy lifting, it was a great time and we hope to keep the tradition going for a long time! Cheers and Merry 2013!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great celebration as always! Eliana just won't stop talking about how delicious everything was!! ;0)
ReplyDelete2013 is going to be our best year yet!!