When the parents proposed a toast to welcome in 2016, neither child was interested. “Toast? I don’t want toast!” They knew we had sparkling cider and special ice cream treats and thought those much more celebratory than toast. After a brief explanation, kids agreed to a toast, but Ezri has requested we call it “a cheers.”

Here is a cheers to welcome the new year!

Ivan was convinced that the parental champagne had something to do with Princess Leia due to this image on its cap.

This last photo is because sometimes its nice to have a photo of the whole family together celebrating.