Hello Goodbye

We Empty Nesters shared our time honored tradition of spending New Year's Eve together, saying goodbye to 2011 with all her joys and sorrows, and welcoming 2012 fresh with promise. We've spent the last day of the year together every year since the mid 90's. Back in the last century when the kids were younger, the celebrations were family affairs- bowling, movies, comedy clubs, ski vacations- lots of memories were created and shared. As the kids got older they made their own plans, but we Nesters continued to spend the special evening together.

2011 was filled with the joys of our offsprings' accomplishments- a couple of college degrees ( B.A. , M.A. ), admission to graduate and professional programs, continued success in a demanding undergraduate field- things that make the Nesters very proud parents. The year also brought personal loss. As members of the Baby Boom generation, we are sandwiched between aging parents and emerging adults. As part of the great circle of life we find ourselves attending funerals way too often. 2011 was no exception.
As we welcome the new year we pause to reflect the past and resolve for the future. We dream, we set goals and hopefully on December 31, 2012 we will raise a glass to celebrate all the good in our lives.