We know how to party

After the extreme celebrations for my birthday, I was worn out. A nice low-key affair with two dear friends was a great way to ring in 2009.

Here's to a fine 2009

It seem unimaginable that a year has come and gone. I don't know how, but the adventures (planned and unplanned) for 2008 went by at a dizzying speed. How does one take inventory of a year like this?

New friends.
Loves gained and lost.
Adventures near and far.
Work - hard work.
An ouch here and there.
Goals attained. New goals set.
Moments long and short but lived.
Fabulous, lovely, life-enriching memories.

Good luck 2009 on living up to 2008.

Best day

My dear friends created a day of super for my birthday. Early in the morning, I was hauled off to IHOP for our tradition of starting each other's birthdays with loads of simple carbohydrates. We then took to the hills for some winter watching via snowshoes. Beautiful, fun and awesome workout. There were some snow fights, lovely vistas and falling down. Next, Mexican for lunch, then pedicures in the evening followed by a gathering at of friends for games, concert by Cat and cake by Lorie. It was the best day and I have the best friends.

Christmas lovely

I got a future sister-in-law for Christmas this year. Michael popped the question, and we're all thrilled about it.

A very good day - I had most of my family together, Santa managed to find me, and I got to play on my nieces' new Wii Fit.

Happy Holidays!

It's a lovely time of year. It's a perfect time to remember all kinds of good in your life. It's a fantastic excuse to reach out to loved ones near and far. It's Christmastime.

A good tumble

A group of nine tries to tackle a big, white mountain with skis and boards. It was not warm. One little girl took a bit of a spill, she got back up and may have fallen once more. There may have been words, there may have been bruising, but there was plenty of adventure and fun.

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