Christmas Party Part II

Ingredients for a perfect party:


DINNER GIFTS


DESSERTS DANCING

FRIENDS

"Start Spreading the News"

I hopped on the China town bus Saturday morning to spend a couple of days with my favorite girls in NYC! I arrived in the early afternoon, and immediately made my first purchase in the big city. Nuts. Yes, one bag for a dollar. I crave them. I love them. Try them.

I met up with Mel and Karen to do a little shopping in Rockefeller Center. I love a day shopping with these two girls. We took pictures by the Christmas tree, walked up 5th Ave, and then continued with more shopping at Bryant Park. Why didn't I explore this place when I actually lived here! It was fun to be in the big city amongst all the lights, people, holiday decor, music, and shoppers. New York is definitely an amazing place to be at Christmas.

The night continued with our girls annual white elephant Christmas party! Bryndee was an excellent host! We ate yummy food, opened our gifts, and laughed until we cried. Good times! The girls pretty much had to roll me home after all the food I consumed that evening. I love my visits to NYC and spending time with my girls! I can't wait for our January reunion in Atlanta!! what, what!

Wordless Wednesday

Girls Gone Wild with Standards in Stanardsville, VA

There once was a group of six, lovely ladies...

Who rented a house/"cabin" in the Shenandoah'sThey packed enough food for the winter
And decided to invite their guy friends along to join in the funThey participated in various Thanksgiving arts & crafts, including hand turkeys and apple turkeys...
Cooked an AMAZING traditional Thanksgiving meal...
ventured to Charlotsville for the town's Christmas tree lighting...
took a tour through Luray Caverns...
learned all about stalactite and stalagmite formations piled in the car for a scenic ride along Skyline Drive...

ENJOYED their People magazine... diet coke(except for me, I downed the regular) played some intense rounds of catch phrase (GO TEAM WIN!) relaxed in the hot tub (and maybe played a couple rounds of truth or dare)
and then it was time to go home!

I love my cougars!

Everyone knows I love a good rivalry, especially when it involves my cougars and the Utes. Everyone also knows that I love winning. I love, love, LOVE a good football game and comeback. I love going to football games in LaVell Edwards Stadium. I love busting out my cougar blue in spirit of game day. I love when Hall avoids getting sacked and finds Collie all alone for a 49-yard pass. I love when Harvey Unga runs 11 yards for a touchdown with 38 seconds left. I LOVE BEATING UTAH!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE beating Utah for the second consecutive year. And I love that BYU basketball beat Louisville and played one hell of a game against North Carolina. This year isn't looking so bad for my cougars. I love that my friends and I (although in the mountains at a cabin) cheered the BYU fight song in celebration of the victory. Thank you BYU for winning and teaching a certain friend of mine to never betray their alma mater. Wear BLUE!!!!!!!!!! At least it is something to be proud of :)

Let the holidays begin!

This was in my inbox this morning...Here are your 2007 Rockettes! Enjoy.

"Will you accept this rose?"

Yesterday was the final episode of a very uplifting, life-changing, some even call it inspirational, show. The Bachelor. My friends and I have enjoyed our consecutive Monday night dates with Brad. Truthfully I am quite sad that it is over. BUT ladies, he is still on the market!! In celebration of the big event, myself and roommates decided to have a little party and surprise the ladies with their very own bachelors. This was very much an enchanting evening filled with surprises and passion. Our bachelors came in their GQ-esque suits looking very sharp. Let's meet our bachelors:

1. Ryan
This sharp looking bachelor is quite the ladies man. Girls flock around him because of his endearing personality, and smarts. Definitely a catch!

2. Frank
This handsome bachelor lures the ladies with his quick wit and hot bod. He had us laughing the entire evening!

3. Danny
Bachelor number three is Mr. GQ himself. I mean look at that suit? Wouldn't you stick around for that?

4. Josh
This fine bachelor melts a girls heart with his kindness and genuineness. If only he wasn't my home teacher!


5. Roger
Check out that smile. Need I say more?!

6. Dustin
This bachelor is ready to take you out on his yacht and will wine and dine you the entire evening. But don't let the preppy attire fool you. This bachelor has a humble side as well. You will find him tutoring at-risk teens on Thursday evenings :)

7. Jason
Our final bachelor is a little mysterious, but ladies you want to get to know him!


The evening entailed slow dancing, chocolate covered strawberries, martinelli's, and fantasy cards...what, what! Enjoy the photo shoot:











*** No comments about the after party!