Snow Bowl 2010

So our track record isn't that great?!?! Every time we try to host a party Mother Nature intervenes. This time her message was heard loud and clear...29 inches and blizzard conditions!


But we didn't let that stop the festivities, our annual Super Bowl Bash was going to happen one way or another. After a week of snow the plows had gotten some of the roads into drivable conditions so even our fair weather fans were able to join. Everything was going smoothly until the snow and ice froze our satellite dish and knocked out our HD receiver...can you sense the panic?!?! We were so determined to watch the Super Bowl that we even tried sending Shaun up onto the roof to clear the dish. Apparently he didn't think that was a smartest aka safest idea, so much for living on the wild side. But it all worked out in the end and we were able to tune in.

Let's Get Ready to Rumble!!!

Who knew tight wranglers and cowboy boots could create such a stir?!?! We headed up to Baltimore for the George Straight concert and had the most fun random night up until a street fight broke out right in front of our eyes. We didn't let it ruin our night though, after all we did just see George!!! Although, I think we might think twice about returning to Baltimore.

Three's Company

We have an announcement, there is a new addition to our family!!! No it's not a baby, which I'm sure several of you thought, but actually a 30 year old. My good friend Katie "Kidd" Krantz got a job offer in DC so low and behold we have a new roomie until her and her hubby can eventually move to the West Coast. Welcome Katie and Brian we promise to take good care of her!


I'm sure we have our neighbors wondering if we're Mormons as Shaun has multiple blondes coming in and out of the house, haha. We love having company so when Katie flies home on the weekends to Chicago we have Meredith, our old neighbor, come over and play. We've been trying to convince her to move out to the suburbs but that's a hard sell when you work in the city. We'll keep trying though because Cali loves her new playmate Maddie!

Lets Get Utaharded

Another year, Another Utah Adventure!!! After spending a week in Utah over the holidays last year we decided we just had to do it again. Also, when you're enticed with 28 bottles of booze it doesn't hurt. Sara and Eric were the lucky winners of raffle prize pack that included 28 bottles of wine and liquor, wine glasses, shot glasses and a shot dispencer so needless to say we rallied the troops and headed out West to help them make a dent in their collection!

Priceless Moments of Utah 2010:

Broken Bones - $800
Administer Shots In Case of Emergency TShirt - Priceless

Nerf Guns - $20
Confiscated - Priceless

Park City Dinner - $50
Reservations for 9, Seats for 17, Actually Count 19 - Priceless

Party Bus - $30
Meredith Serenading Us - Priceless

Snoeshoe Rentals - $10
Snoeshoeing for 40 minutes only to getcharged for two days - Priceless

Babysitter - $40
Babysitter Drama - Priceless

Tickets to Blind Side - $8
3 attempts - Priceless

Flights to Utah - $500
The Best New Years Eve - Priceless!!!

The trip was nothing short of uneventful! Sara and Eric created a killer itinerary packed with nonstop fun and adventure. I thought I was the perfect party planner but boy did they out do me! Thanks for being the bests hosts and even better friends!!!

I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas...

This year was a whirlwind Christmas for us. As usual we put off the Christmas shopping until the last minute and were still out on Christmas Eve finishing up the wish list. But it all came together perfectly and all the presents were wrapped and under the tree with 5 minutes to spare. We headed over to Sandra's parents for our traditional Christmas Eve Tree Trimming celebration and then headed to Kentucky on Christmas Day for our new tradition, the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. It had to be one of the best Christmas Parties ever, I'll let the pictures talk for themselves =)

Bring on the Bling

This year brought a lot of firsts for us; we moved into our first home, we hosted our first Thanksgiving and now we've hosted our first engagement party! Congrats to Bonnie and Chris!!!

Two Hokie grads,
Reunited by the Facebook fad,
Living 64 miles apart
Decided to give it a start.

Dates turned into weekends,
They introduced each other to friends,
Weekends turned into trips
Involving airplanes and big ships.

A year passed
They were having a blast.
He gave her his pin,
She accepted with a grin.

A few months more,
He decided to make it secure.
While sitting on the dock,
He kicked her the rock.

With tears in her eyes,
She squealed at the surprise.
Did you ever hear a story sweeter than this?
So goes the story of Bonnie & Chris.

Turkey Time

We hosted our 1st Thanksgiving and I was actually able to get everything served hot simultaneously, huge success! I channelled my inner housewife and made a killer Thanksgiving meal. I even surprised myself with my domestic abilities =) Although, now my hubby knows my full cooking potential so I might have set expectations to high?!?!


Shaun's parents were in town for Thanksgiving so we got in a lot of quality time with the family. It was the perfect start to the holiday season! We headed to Snickers Tree Farm to cut down our own tree and then finished the night off with Christmas Carols at Town Center. We spent several nights in front of the fire but made it downtown for a tri-fecta birthday celebration at Rays. We had so much fun hanging out with them and can't wait for their next visit!