New Year's Eve

One of the last nights of the cruise was New Year's Eve. Jonah whipped out his best party hat and was ready to celebrate in style:

Who's ready to party with Eli and Jonah?

Dahlia and her obaachan wore matching purple party hats for the occasion:

The entire family gathered for a festive dinner, where Eli celebrated by continuously blowing his noisemaker:

All of the ladies were in a festive mood. Dahlia posed for a picture with her mom, and Cousin Evelyn did the same:

Dahlia and Jonah's parents joined Aunt Erica, Ojiichan, and Uncle Dan for a wild night out on the town. They stayed up late to ring in the new year, making it all the way to 12:15. What party animals!

A good time was had by all, although it looks like Dad and Aunt Erica might have had a little too much champagne:

Everyone gathered in the ship's promenade to watch a "ball drop" at midnight. The place was a madhouse:

Happy new year, everyone! 2010 was a memorable and change-filled year, with the birth of Jonah and the family's move to Minnesota for Andy's new job. May 2011 be as wonderful and full of good things!