The Fantastic Four

It has been so long
since these 4 brunettes have seen each other!
Funny how it felt the same as high school,
Except we were swapping grumpy hubby
or funny kiddo stories
instead of "dreamboats" and grumpy teachers.
Am is doing great- a successful business woman in AZ.
She is the only woman at her law firm. Awesome!
Still SWEET as ever.
Dev is still herself- aka crazy!
But that's why we love her.
She is loving married life with her Rocky.
And Lou?
Well, I know you all know all about Lou,
Because she is my favorite!
I hope another 3 years don't pass before
we are together again.

Oh Christmas

Wow
Another amazing Christmas is over
We had so many parties, presents, and love!
I seriously love Christmas
Santa Claus did it again :)

We started a week early with Christmas at my Mom and Tony's
It was so nice not to have to squeeze it in
We relaxed, ate and ate, and all slept over

Look at this gorgeous dinner they made for us!
*drooooool*
The brussel sprouts had to be my favorite part!

We have the greatest family,
I am so lucky!

Christmas Eve was spent at my Dad and Beth's
Oh..... it is one of my favorite nights of the year!
My Dad goes all out and always surprises us with something extra fancy
This year he made a foie gras and black truffle dip
Oh it was so rich and delicious!

Seriously look at this plate- we are lucky kids!

Out in the freeeeezing cold delivering neighbor gifts
For my Dad
Even though they thought my dad moved
Or didn't know who we were
haha

Grampa holding his girl

I know- I am the coolest Auntie ever

Matching Jammies!

We are ready for Santa!!!!

Christmas morning was awesome
I think it IS my favorite part of the whole year!
Just seeing the boys faces light up when they see what Santa brought!
I love it!!!

Max's favorite toys: Wii games, Futurama toys, and his Nerf gun from Ty
Jack's favorite toys: His mini-four wheeler and his "alive" husky puppy

New matching robes!

Christmas at Grama Pat's
Damn these kids are cute aren't they?
They were playing follow the leader with Jack

tiny Nells

Dinner at Patti's
She made me my favorite mashed potatoes!
How does she make them?
Max and Andrew were so spoiled by their Grama

"Why so serious?"

Favorite Presents?
New bunk bed made by Dad and Beth
(yes MADE by hand! Incredible!)
My very first brand new couch that isn't a hand-me-down!
THANKS MATTY!!
I love it

A trip in May 2010 to Newport Beach, CA
From Mom and Tony
Beach house and everything!!
And guess what?
I'm going to Disneyland!!!!!

And the freakin coolest zombie shirt ever!
Matt- you know me too well!

Happy Christmas everyone!

2010 will be even better!!

The Grither

Christmas wouldn't be the same without an AWESOME scary Christmas story.
This is my brother's and my favorite scary Christmas story:
Tales from the Darkside: Seasons of Belief
Enjoy!
(part 1)

(part 2)

Scary and AWESOME right?

Party, Party, and Zoo Lights

Party 1
Santa party at the church

Party 2
Santa party at Grama Mary's

Zoo Lights!