Hello 2012!

As a new year begins, I have to say I'm excited for the what 2012 may hold in store for me.

• Finding my routine at my job- now that I have worked one full semester
• Buying a home- which is scary and exciting all at the same time
• Getting used to "real" married life- considering we are still in the same routine we had before we were married. 
• And of course there is always the unknown- the things you can't plan on happening. Hopefully we can roll with any punch that is thrown our way. 

With the ending of 2011- I decided to host a little New Year's Eve gathering at Sam's house. I really do enjoy playing host, and I made sure there was a small spread of goodies for my guests to enjoy.

There was BBQ meatballs & lil smokies, chili-cheese dip, chips & salsa, a party mix, and a veggie tray. However, my friends are great and brought more dips, cookies, and brownies. There is still a ton of food left over; however with a 15 year old boy living in this house- the food doesn't stand a chance.

I also put the Christmas Pineapple to good use.

Did someone say party drinks?

I decided that I couldn't just throw out the pineapple- so I put it to good use. This year the Christmas Pineapple was soaked Malibu rum & triple sec. It was really good. Mix it with strawberry banana orange juice and you have a perfect topical cocktail. (Side note: 20 days and counting till we are on our topical cruise honeymoon!)

It was also great to hang out with my girls. Poor Sam spent most of the night with all girls. Luckily one of his groomsmen stopped by for a bit to cut the amount of estrogen in the room.

Here is the last picture of Sam and I in 2011.

Just before midnight, we opened some champagne and gathered in front of the tv for the New Year's count down. There was no New Year's kissing for anyone at my party. Sam was sick, and everyone else were girls- but a cheers was shared by all, and memories were shared and made.

I'm off to the gym- I can't slack on this resolution the first day out.  I hope everyone has a good New Year's and best wishes in 2012!


What are you hoping to do in 2012?