2012

I think it should be a rule on New Years Eve that we are required to wear something sparkly and drink something bubbly! I successfully did both. Brendan and I had two fabulous new years this year. On New Years Eve we actually spent our very first NYE together, just us! We literally did whatever we wanted that day, made a yummy dinner of lobster and shells salad, and seared tuna. The recipe was special because it was from a special restaurant in Kinsale, Ireland we went to during our honeymoon. As a wedding gift they gave us a personalized Fishy Fishy cookbook. We watched movies, played chess (I am terrible at but bound and determined to be better) and watched movies. We counted down at midnight, had a NYE kiss and went to bed. We saved our energy for the next night when we celebrated with the Mays and Hallocks. You know it was a good time when the night ended at 2am with a random Charlie Brown-esq dance party in the kitchen (no there are no videos of that!).
As per our usual my new hobbies for 2012 are cross country skiing and more Scandinavian knitting. I would also like to make a new recipe at lease once a month. Brendan is planning on trying to learn to navigate back country skiing and getting his level one certification to do this. We are so lucky for all the blessings we have in our lives and I truly believe 2012 is going to be another incredible year!