It's the most wonderful time of the year! TRULY!!

christmas was amazing. shocker I know. the festivities and family bonding were all spent at doris & mickey's in CO. we had delicious food, did some service, watched old home movies, and had a wonderful time.

no, this is not our house pictured below - can you imagine the electric bill?

rocco has a thing for mickey

pear with creme anglaise, mmmmm

look at those thunder thighs, that little boy is getting strong

happy place

doris and mickey gave us this sweet grill for christmas - we can't wait to get to work on it! Does the balcony overlooking the ocean come with it? yes please.

Christmas Festivities

Christmas has been in full swing all of December and we've managed to capture a few pictures of some of the fun. Our advent calendar is nearly all open and we're giddy with excitement! Merry Christmas to all!!

Course one and two for our annual Christmas meal with Doris & Mickey are pictured above. Matt did an outstanding job with pea puree, scallops and bacon as an appetizer, braised short ribs w/red wine reduction, cheddar and sun dried tomato polenta, and asparagus as the main course. Dessert was bread pudding with bananas foster and a smidge of ice cream. That guy is so talented and continues to outdo himself! Pretty sure we all gained a few that night but it was well worth it.

Broncos Alumni Christmas party - so fun!

An old fashioned Georgetown Christmas - where it was basically freezing... but we did get to meet Dancer, so it was worth it.

The cookie exchange was a treat of course and we mixed it up this year by making Ginger bread houses (and town houses). Good times!

Christmas on Display

In December of last year, Matt and I spent some time doing all things Christmasy in NYC. I know we posted thoroughly about the incredible time we had, but didn't include the UNBELIEVABLE shots that were Bergdrof's window displays. Our pictures don't do justice, but they were fabulous, fashionable, detailed and all around wonderful. ENJOY!!

Thanksgiving in UTAH - Yeah!

I know we're a little late on this post - but December is hectic, what can I say? Thanksgiving was incredible, we spent it in UT with my family (minus baby Patrick who's on his mission).

A brined turkey was the way to go for the bird - but perhaps not for the gravy. The blackberry/cranberry sauce was successful, and the Henniger special drink took the cake. Delicious food all around, a beautiful new kitchen, and good conversation to boot - what more could you ask for?

I'm hungry just looking at it.

The Motley Crew

Ryan and Ali - Happy and Full!

My grandma Farrington and I happy as clams

Jonny playing with little Meggie while Laila checks out the cars

Rocco got a lot of cuddle time with all members of the family. Thanks to my mom and dad for being so 'laxed with him.

Jungle Book is quite captivating

Rocco hoping Laila will share her toast with him

One of many booty shots I have of Matt. Jon threw a sweet surprise b-day party for Kaylene - he rented out Classic roller skating/blow up obstacle course land, and we all acted like we were 12 again and threw each other around. It was great!

This is Jon going off of the jump, he was going so fast it's a little blurry.

Ryan's sweet moves

Happy Birthday Kaylene!!

Saturday after Thanksgiving we went to BYU to see the Carl Bloch exhibit - it was beautiful and we loved learning more about the paintings through the exhibit ipads. After the exhibit we sailed on the black pearl to pirate island. My cute grandma Cornwall is pictured above with her pirate boyfriend.

My mommy, and two grandma's. We had a blast in UT and can't wait to come out again soon.