Just another (work) day in paradise

The famous Los Cabos arch.

Up close and personal with a few whales.

My trusty sidekick, Katharine.

More Fun in the Snow

I am hiding...What a view, eh?

so pretty! Smile for the camera

Lori is stuck!Lori and Lorie

Winter Party

It's January, which means it's my company's annual Winter Party. Since I got to be part of the planning, I was happy all went well and we had a full house. It was lovely.

You have to have some fun, even if it is a work party.

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.