If this weather is a harbinger of the year to come, it’s going to be a very good year indeed (at least for those of us who have a distinct preference for warm weather).  Contrast the photo above of Sophie on her scooter this afternoon – sans jacket – with this photo, taken on the same day one year ago.

After a lovely dinner with our friends, the girls are now in bed and we’ve got just a couple of hours to go before the clock strikes midnight.

Here’s a toast to 2012 and having the courage to make this new year one of change and fulfillment.  I love you, my beautiful girls.