tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow

I have long been a fan of staying home on NYE, either throwing a big party or just having a small get together of close friends. This year was one of those intimate, casual gatherings – and was so much fun. My face was hurting all night long from the constant laughter. It was definitely a great way to end the year!

For posterity, here is how I looked on the last day of 2009.

Austin and Kelli braved the weather and arrived around 6.30. The menu for the evening: fondue. We had a swiss cheese concoction (which did not photograph well) followed by an amazing chocolate fondue. It was utterly…divine.

Kelli and Austin:

Aaron and Austin:

Lovely Kelli:

After we devoured the fondue, we settled in for some rousing rounds of Apples to Apples. Aaron and I had tried playing it once before and were not impressed, but we became totally addicted after playing with Austin and Kelli! We literally laughed for 5 hours straight. It was fantastic.

Austin is Harmful.

The best hand of the night:

Eventually Aaron and I took advantage of being home and changed into pajamas.

Squishy:

Nervous dog is nervous.

Awww:

Getting ready for the ball to drop.

Cheers! Happy New Year!

Too much champagne, perhaps.

The best part of my 2009 and my every year:

Happy New Year!