This is One for the Record Books

We were so excited to once again host our annual Christmas party! Who cares that the temps outside were 6 degrees with some ice and snow on the ground. We took a vote, and the majority still wanted us to party! So party we did! Some of us took to the garage for some rowdy rounds of beer pong and boat races, (keepin it classy)! We played Dirty Santa, and the majority of our friends stayed until the wee hours of the morning! I would call that a successful Christmas party! Thanks to everyone who came and made it so special. :) 

This Old Tree

She's got style, she's got beauty....she is irreplaceable Im telling you!

I inherited this tree from my Mom when she moved from her old house. She said she didn't want such a big tree anymore, and not to mention, this one is a doozie to put up! Literally takes me hours to shape each branch and put them on one-by-one. I also string the lights as I go because the branches scrape my hands so bad I have to wear gloves. I don't want to be sticking my hands through the limbs a second time. Quite the event...

But when she's up...

She's a beauty! 

20yrs old and you don't look a day over 2! Merry Christmas! 

9 Years of Xmas Parties with the Fischers

Okay so technically last year we didn't get to have our Annual Christmas party, since we didn't have a house. But my good friend Steph took it over for us and had it last year so we could keep the tradition alive.

This year we had our biggest and best party in our new house and I think it was one for the books!

First of all, I found this sign while I was waiting to checkout at Gordman's. I think it was fate because: #1 - Im never in Gordmans, and #2 - it was the perfect slogan for our xmas parties!

Everyone had a blast! We played Dirty Santa and everyone ended up with awesome gifts, we danced and even ended up playing beer pong and boat races in the garage with about 20 of us. Nevermind that the temps outside were in the single digits! 

Okay so the pics below tell one of the funniest stories of the night. My best friend Lyndsie and her husband Scott couldn't make the party. The weather outside was...FRIGHTFUL...to say the least! So Susy and Amy decided to write a not saying we miss her, and take a pic and send it to her. The only problem is that all the alcohol we had consumed impaired our judgement of how to read left to right! Susy and Amy were SURE that this was the correct way to stand with our signs. While Cindy and I just kept trying to get through to them that we were backwards. Finally we gave up and just took the pic like they wanted! 

Then Cindy and I made the real magic happen! 

Overall it was a fabulous night with our best friends! 

Gav's 3rd Bday Party at the Zoo

NYC for a minute

Let me preface this by saying I took all of these pics with my phone. 

Eric and I took a quick trip to NYC to see Ray, Jess and our favorite nephew, Lincoln! It was definitely too quick, but we made the most of it! Im pretty sure Jess saved up all her energy so that we could go non-stop for the day we had to spend shopping in the city. It's amazing to have family in such a great city, so of course it makes it a fun place to visit. But I have to brag on my SIL a bit, bc she is always up for whatever plans or expectations I might have while in town.  She never gets tired of going to H&M with me for hours upon hours so I can get my fix. She has a love for salad like I do, so our salad date is a must because delis in the city are like no other. And I feel like we catch up on a years worth of girl talk in 3 days, which is pretty impressive! I have two sisters, so of course Im not lacking in girl time, but there's something about the time Jess and I spend together that is so awesome, and irreplaceable. I just really love her! And really REALLY wish she lived closer. :) 

We spent the weekend in the Hamptons, and genuinely had a great trip overall. I can't say enough about the hospitality we get from our gracious hosts! I love the time we get to spend with our nephew, Lincoln, although it's never enough! And of course, thank you to Ray Ray for taking care of us in any way you can think of! We love you guys and cherish every moment we get to spend together! Until next time...

Freedom tower in the fog

I feel like a photographer! love this pic!  

Wine and shopping...what could be better!  

Jess wanted to know how I feel in every pic! 

Lincoln Bear

Coopers Beach in Southampton

Love you Linc

Is there anything cuter than matching jammies??

I don't think so....