HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Dave and I had a great New Year's Eve! We took the bus trip to Atlantic City for the night, ate at Longhorn Steakhouse for dinner, did a little shopping, and gambled the night away. It was a blast and we hope everyone had a wonderful New Year!!

Dave and I at Bally's Wild Wild West Casino

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! Christmas is one of my favorite holidays because I get to spend it with my entire family. My mom has seven brothers and sisters so it's the one time of year that I get to see my grandma, aunts, uncles and cousins. It's the best!
My Mom and I at my parents house. Their house always looks so nice at Christmas time!

My parents

My Dad and ISince my family is so big, my grandma rents out a bed and breakfast to have our Christmas dinner at each year. It's so nice and the food is wonderful! OH MY - Look at that dessert table!! It sure is a good thing I ran that morning because I went in for the kill! My cousin's son, Bradley. He is the best baby ever. I don't think I heard him cry once the whole time we were at dinner.
My cousin, Megan, and I. It was so fun seeing her and her family. I miss her so much and wish we got to see each other more.
My Aunt Nancy and I. She got me the cutest Juicy Couture shoe charm. It was another wonderful Christmas with the family! The only missing links were my hubby and puppy. Dave had to work on Christmas, but I felt good knowing that he and the dog were keeping each other company. Dave even prepared a Christmas meal for himself and Sampson when he got home from work. They enjoyed ham, stuffing, and all the trimmings. That's right - the dog got an entire plate too!! Just like Thanksgiving, dogs need a Christmas dinner too. :-)

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!

CHRISTMAS EVE

Poor Dave had to work on Christmas day this year so we celebrated our Christmas on Christmas Eve by going to Annie's across the bridge for dinner, opening presents, and watching 'A Christmas Story.'

Dave and I at Annie's getting ready to enjoy the delicious cream of crab soup. The soup was followed by crab imperial for me and steak and cake for Dave. IT WAS SO YUMMY!!Beautiful Christmas decorations at Annie's

After Annie's, we went home and exchanged Christmas gifts. We got some really great things, but I was most excited about my Criss Angel Mindfreak Magic Kit. Prepare to be mystified :-)

We hope everyone had a happy and healthy holiday!

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?

Ok...........so Dave has now sent me two pictures of my dog jumping into my spot after I leave for work in the morning (SEE EXHIBITS BELOW). After all this time, my suspicions of a large beast sneaking into my bed have finally been confirmed! Sneaky little sucker, isn't he?

EXHIBIT I

EXHIBIT II

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT TIMBUKTU

It's that time of year again for our annual Christmas lunch with my Aunt Millie at Timbuktu. We indulged in huge crabcakes and spent some quality family time together. Unfortunately, my hubby had to work so I made sure to be a good wifey and brought him two crabcakes!

From Left: (Aunt Millie, Dad, Mom, and I)

From Left: My Dad, Me, and Mom My Mom and I

DINNER AND BOWLING

Nothing better than a good meal and a little bit of bowling with some friends................

Dave and I at the bowling alley

Our good buddies, LaPrade and Jen

Just a few action shots of Dave and I bowling.......take notes people! :-)

Jen and I

ME AND MY BOY