by Chloe

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Still footages:

What went on back stage:

I had the fun of co-planning a New Years Eve party for a few friends  at the Wei’s house. Since Austin had all kinds of cool photography equipments, I thought it would be super cool to do a fun photo sessions for all the families.

So I pulled out some of my crazy hair accessories, made some and bought some cool props for the “photo session”.

We started the party by having some wine and snacks in the kitchen,

lounging in the living room,

and over in the basement, kids were playing.

As the guests arrived, we started the photo session for each family. Ben graciously offered his professional photography skills and did every one of shoots. Thank you so much!

Preparing for the photos was hard work.

We also needed volunteers to throw confettis and they had to be trained.

We had so many confetti helpers.:)

While the photo shoots were going on, kids made masks and other cool props to use in the next room.

How fabulous!

Back in the living room, they started karaoke.

People who didn’t want to sing hung out in the kitchen.

Cheers to 2013! What an awesome Wei to start the New Years!  😉 Thanks for hosting the party and letting us make a big mess!

There he is.

Shane’s been practicing Christmas carols for weeks. He did a great job!

Shane’s classroom.

After the performances, parents stayed for lunch.

Shane has the most rewards. 🙂

For the little chefs…

golfing together…

Chloe’s been into writing her own books. She put together book 1 & 2 for Andrew when he was away on business this month.

She wants to be an author/fashion designer when she grows up. 🙂