from the day’s activities and endless food scraps snuck under the table. The grandfather clock marks 9, just three hours until the new year and plenty of time for the annual game night. First up is Codenames - break into teams and set up the cards. As clues are given, roars of laughter break out listening to teams discuss their choices and finding out if they’re on the right track or if they’ve blown the game entirely. The hours speed past until someone finally realizes it’s nearly midnight. Champagne is hurriedly poured as the countdown starts. 

 

These are the sounds of family - of traditions and generations and memories made in real time. This is the room that keeps those memories close.

 

Happy New Year!