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First day of 2012. Instead of being bundled up trying to stay warm, we had quite the opposite effect in Orange County. It was a balmy 80 degrees and perfectly sunny. Barely a breeze to keep it interesting.

For New Year’s Eve, we had multiple celebrations during our party. First was a East Coast countdown for the kiddies to get worked up over. And boy were they excited. Then came the West Coast countdown for the adults. All in all, it was a well executed party with plenty of food, drinks, and great friends.

So then how should one celebrate the actual first day of the new year? Especially considering the weather conditions?

Painting, of course!

Or as you can see in Zella’s case, hand, face, and generally everywhere else painting.

Cheers to another prosperous year. I can’t wait to experience what is to be.