The day after the fireworks

Well, it's the morning after our New Years celebrations. I'm up - by necessity only - and Brad's lurking somewhere under the covers. Rowyn's having a grand old time playing with the millions of books that we have. All in all, I'd say it's a pretty good way to spend the morning after ringing in the new year.
I am having a hard time with 2009. Rowyn was born in 2006 and when you look at it that way we're coming up to 3 years already! I clearly remember wondering what kind of person she'd be like and what kind of things she would say and do as I held my little teeny tiny newborn with the navy blue eyes. Her eyes are the colour of whiskey now and she has an amazing personality. It always amazes me when something new and funny comes out of her mouth. She spent about half an hour yesterday giving me really nice hugs and kisses and say "I wuvu Mammy!"
We spent New Years Eve here at the house hang'n with J and Martin. We had a rockn' fondue and rang in 12 o'clock with the proper champagne and cheering. Rowyn slept right through (thank goodness!). Today brings the start of the new year - mind you a very cold start to the new year. I think it's -19C this morning brrrrrrrr!
I wonder what 2009 will bring. I'm hoping lots of laughter, love, and happiness - oh and I would like to fill that New Years Resolution I made last night. That would be a plus.
Happy New Year to everyone!
Here are some random pics from the last few weeks

Rowyn and Auntie Kristine chilling out together on Christmas Eve

Rowyn took a self portrait of me sans makeup. I'm absolutely floored at this image actually. You never really get to see yourself as others see you and this kind if kicks a punch.... Very liberating to look at myself this way. I love the pic though.

Rowyn trying out the new fireplace wood holder.

Our boy getting REALLY comfortable in his old age... or is it just Brad and I getting more comfortable in our old age?