Happy New Year!

2012 was rung in - in a totally radical way! A bodacious '80's theme party was had at the Joneses.  Think neon, karaoke, laser tag, strawberry crush, hot pockets (the homemade gourmet variety), an '80's quiz... and much more.  As always, it was a super fun time and we had a blast being together.  

We weren't quite ready for the photo here...just thought everyone's faces were funny. 

Aren't Jeff & Christine's kids so cute!

Matt was killing everyone with that gorgeous outfit (yes those are my shorts).  We ended up taking a stroll through Target and to McDonald's to show of his stunning look.  We laughed until our bellies hurt.  Yes... that is a def leopard tank top, and no... we did not make any purchases for these costumes (we already had everything)

What a hunk

Cute little '80's fitness gal!

Greg's graduation robe has made an appearance to every costume party for the last ten or so years....
the versatility is amazing.  

Hot Pocket filled with sauteed onions, mushrooms, honey baked ham, a few types of cheeses, etc... delish

We had a blast with the karaoke - little Matt getting down to some salt n' pepa

Christine's white elephant gift was this unbelievable photo she had snapped of Ginger on the girls trip to Boston - complete with a noodle frame.  Yeah, she won the prize. 

Here's to an unbelievable 2012!  Here's to health, happiness, contentment and growth. 

Christmas Vacay

Christmas 2011 Rocked... We spent our time in UT snuggling the puppy, eating sugar, mauling baby Dane with kisses, skyping little Patrick in Brazil, and hanging with the fam.  We ate well, laughed a lot and enjoyed one anothers company...enjoy.  

It's too bad Rocco doesn't get very much attention

Dicing the shallots became too much for my eyes, so out came the snowboarding goggles. 

My brothers and cousins kids came together for a jingle bell medley at the Christmas party.  Needless to say it was adorable and chaotic. 

Meggie didn't put that bear down for a few days

Good lookin' couple

Christmas Eve Dinner - scallops, crab legs, asparagus, salad, creme brulee, beurre blanc sauce = fat + happy

Impromptu prom pose at Jon and Kaylenes

Sweet new board, and even sweeter fake smile

Lauren, Laila, and Megan engrossed in Totoro

We couldn't get enough of cute little baby Dane

Grandma Farrington looking beautiful

Patrick smiling on screen - we sure loved skyping him!  Get that little boy home!

Pretty sure Dane gets 5000 kisses a day

Hello my darlin', hello my baby, hello my ragtime gal

Seussian Taxidermy - the goo-goo eyed Tasmanian Wolghast... my dad made this on a whim.  Awesome!

Brighton night boarding...pretty sure some bums were sore the next day

The annual cookie exchange was held earlier in December, but deserves to be on the blog.  Cookies galore, and many a calorie.  This is an annual tradition not to be missed. 

The ladies of the exchange

Mickey and Doris getting some Rocco love before we left for UT

We know we've been slacking in the blogging arena as of late... I blame Matt. No really, this time of year just gets hectic and we've let blogging go by the wayside.  We did want to post a few pictures of some of the highlights (at least the ones we photographed).  But to sum it all up - December is always fantastic and the 2011 version has not disappointed.  Christmas is always special - a time to reflect, think of others, and buy your spouse a lot of stuff.  

 Rocco by the glow of the Christmas tree

 Matt getting Jones love at the Denver Botanic Gardens Blossoms of Light

 Our magical tree

 On our way to the Broadmoor in CO Springs we stopped at the Garden of the Gods 

 This was our view out of the Broadmoor hotel room window - a gigantic tree overlooking a lake... seriously?

 Dog Friendliness rules - Rocco was treated to a bed, bowls, doggie snacks, and 10% off at the pet boutique

 The display of fairy tale Gingerbread houses

 Sorry these are out of order.  Thanksgiving was spent at Doris and Mickey's- the hat/turkey leg headband inspiration comes from Ali and family (thanks guys, it was a hit).  Of course the food was unbelievable

Happy Times!