When the New Year dawns--in the village or anywhere at all, the very best place to be is..............

Home, Sweet Home.........................

And we're no different, happy to have each other to share this new beginning with..........

As well as our lovely children who all gather for a New Year's Dinner!

There's the witty Miss Francesca.................

And the number one son--who takes his "eating" a lot more seriously......................

And toasts to all the very best in 2011!....................

And the thoughtful Miss Chiara who will be returning to her grueling master's program in New York.............................

And the precious Baby of the family who has such a full life awaiting her in San Francisco...............

"Hey, what about me? If you're going to ignore me, I'll just sit here in the dryer and sulk all year...."....................

And all our best wishes to you, gentle readers, that all your sweetest dreams come true in 2011!