Strong's New Years Party

December 31, 2004
For the past few years, the Stong family have graciously opened up their home to celebrate New Years with friends and family. It's one of those parties you can't pass up cause everyone you know is there (from wushu anyways). So at my house, i gathered Scott, Nathan, Marco, and my mom; and off we went.
I was really really hungry by the time we arrived at around 9, so the tables of food were a delight to my eyes.
Susan Jain is back in town.
Adults hanging out and talking about adult stuff... wait, i'm an adult now too.
Laurie looking perfect as always
oooooo... peter is spiking the punch.
Ali and Jennifer
the jackie shrine
i was able to convince my mom to go.
mmm... chicken
Peter running the table.
I can't believe they still have a little chalkboard drawing i did of jackie 4 years ago.
Master Hu was dominating everyone in ping-pong.
all we need now is a pitcher of scalding hot water.
With amazing skill, Marco spins a tennis ball on his finger.
My mom really got into the ping pong at the party. she used to actually be really really good.
Scott and I exchange a few simple tunes.
Me getting all festive
uh oh, here comes Katie with the ammunition.
mmmmm
Laurie and Ian
Nate doing his special pose.
I've convince Jiayin that unless she wants pictures of herself in the middle awkward gestures or talking, she better turn to the camera and smile.
My mom is really lame with the alcohol. One sip and she's like... ooo, i'm tipsy, i don't know if i can drive home now.
I was just hanging out when before i knew it... everyone was counting... 5...4...3...2...1... Happy New Year!!!
Brian shows his appreciation for his mom. I bought him that warm-up jacket last year for christmas but i never thought he'd actually wear it. i feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Nate dipping Laurie
Me and Alex punching or something
Alex Scrabut dumps a hatful of confetti on Jiayin... yeah, she's pissed.

In case you were wondering where i got the background from... some confetti on the floor i photoshopped... photoshopping is a verb now.
Some people need to learn that bigger boobs aren't always better. Though Alex seems to enjoy then emmensely.
Phil pounces Marco to get in the shot.
Nathan's come a long way since first picking up the guitar 3 years ago.
Happy Face Guys UNITE!
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