A joyful new year

Happy 2009 :-)

My niece Ida (meanwhile 9 years old; Deutschland’s future chancellor) charmed us with her New Year’s greetings last year. So when I went over to Germany a couple days ago, I got Ida and her Irish terrier Irma to help out again…

29 Responses to “Happy 2009 :-)”

  1. Ariel Roman-Harris Says:

    Dear Marc!
    Thanks again for your New Year’s wishes!
    May you too have a happy, love-filled and healthful 2009!
    I can see both Ida and Irma are becoming household names.
    Hugs,
    Ariel

  2. Leo Ostreicher Says:

    After noticing how much of a delicate touch your niece has, (notice her hand on the dog) she might find being the German chancellor beneath her!
    Thank you for sharing your special moments with me.
    I wish your family and the world a peaceful 2009

  3. Brett O'Bourke Says:

    Marc, thanks for the new year’s wishes. Right back at you. Just be careful this video doesn’t get too far out onto the internets or the talent will start demanding residuals.

    B

  4. Cecilia Prokos Says:

    Dear Marc,
    What a charming video. I know you are the proud Uncle!
    Ida is very sweet and Irma my personal favorite for dogs — terriers — which is what I own and has been a tradition in my family since before I was born.
    Thank you for sharing and I also wish for you a Bright 2009!
    Most congenially,
    Cecilia

  5. bob macleod Says:

    Dear Uncle Marc….another Oscar worthy production. happy New Year !!! xox

  6. Celeste Wroblewski Says:

    What a sweet greeting. Happy New Year to you!

  7. Jim Crutchfield Says:

    Marc, I wish you and Future Chancellor Ida a Happy New Year as well. Thanks for sharing.

  8. Joyce Barnathan Says:

    Marc, thank you for this lovely New Year’s greeting. Your niece is so adorable. What a wonderful way to start the year.

    Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy 2009.

    Best regards,
    Joyce

  9. Kirk Thpmpson Says:

    Marc, as I strap myself in for to fly through the night, I was disapponted to not be able to view the video on my iPhone :( I assume flash. Given the rave review on replies, I am certain to be on for a treat once we land in Buenos Aires ;)
    I was glad to hear your holidays were filled with love, laughter, joy and family! Wishes for more of the nest to you and yours my friend! I would love to get together once again to share our discoveries of the ever growing world of macintosh computing ;) be well and please stay I’m touch.

    Warmest regards,

    Kirk

  10. JD Says:

    Too cute!! Happy new year, Marc, and best to the family.

  11. Olaf and family Says:

    Dear Marc - we remember our nice visit to Miami last year as if it were yesterday and Svenja has still a truckload of new questions waiting for you. So we might be back soon. All the best for 09 - und bis bald!

    Ute, Svenja, Hendrik und Olaf
    Wiesbaden/Germany

  12. Sarahmaria Gomez Says:

    Your niece is just beautiful. Here’s to a happy and prosperous New Year.

  13. Bruce Trachtenberg Says:

    Hi Marc,
    Very, very sweet New Year’s greeting. Thanks for the nice wishes. Same to you.

    Bruce

  14. Heber Siqueiros Says:

    Happy New Year Marc! Best wishes.

    Heber

  15. John Dorschner Says:

    And Happy New Year to you, too …

  16. Global X Says:

    Great message! I hope Chancellor Ida and Présidente Globale (http://flickr.com/photos/globalx/2667029440/) get together soon to improve EU relations.
    –X–

  17. cathy leff Says:

    all best you, marc, for a happy and productive 2009! Cathy

  18. MArio Garcia Says:

    Marc, this one is adorable!
    If they every do the German version of ANNIE the musical, your niece can get the starting role! And she even has the dog!
    Many good wishes to you, too.
    Big hug, and see you soon, I hope,
    Mario

  19. André Kraft Says:

    Lieber Marc, auch Dir und Euch ein Jahr voller Glück und Freude und … beste Grüße aus einem genauso verschneitem wie sonnigem Berlin von André

  20. Lourdes Alvarez Says:

    Marc, all the best to you and family in 2009! Nice to start the year with such a pleasant video, Lourdes

  21. Anonymous Says:

    Just adorable! Wishing you and your family a blessed 2009. Rachael and Fabian too!

  22. Jenne Says:

    Marc,

    She is adorable! Happy New Year to you and your family. Lots of great things in ‘09!!!

  23. Beverly Says:

    Marc, many happy returns to you and your family, especially your adorable niece. Best wishes!

  24. Belinda Says:

    Marc, she is quite charming. Thanks for sharing this wish for a Happy New Year. With every good wish to you and your family, Belinda.

  25. Anne Says:

    What a blessing sweet children like Ida are! Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year to you and Ida!

  26. Debbie Aguiar Says:

    And all the best to you as well! Ida is adorable.

  27. Jen Humke Says:

    Marc,
    That is possibly the cutest New Year greeting I have received yet. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!

  28. Vivian Says:

    Marc,

    I enjoyed the photos of your adorable niece and you. You are a loving uncle. Happy New Year and blessings for you and your family in 2009.

    Vivian

  29. Lutz Strodt Says:

    Hallo Marc, wieder ein nettes Video zum Start in das neue Jahr! Vielen Dank dafür und ich wünsche Dir, dass das Jahr 09 viel Erfreuliches für Dich und Deine Lieben bereit hält.