3rd Annual ALL Girls Christmas Party

Did I say all girls??? Well, that's how it usually turns out anyway.  You see, every year around Christmas time, a group of us old friends get together, have a DELICIOUS meal, have great conversations, and we play a few games.  This year was slightly different... a surprise to us all. 

You see, Chef Curtin just could not handle all of the daunting tasks on her own this year.  Nope. She needed some help. So, she did what every other girl would do. She hired house boys (an idea she stole from our sorority).  These guys were a HUGE help... well, to the single ladies anyway.  They sure did add to the Christmas decor! (Honey... just getting you back for your Seahawk tailgating... only we keep it clean here).

Look at that set up! What a host!

The beautiful chef Curtin

The girls (I LOVE US)

Toasting to old friends and a Happy New Year

Ahhh, one of my favorite games of ALL TIMES.  The finding of the pickle!

The game: Chef Curtin hides the green pickle in the tree (a German tradition- or so she says).  The first to find it wins a $50 gift card to Gene Juarez ( I know right? Its a biggy). 

The competition is tough but you know what they say, "may the best win."  OH, who won you ask???

ONLY ME!!! For the SECOND year in a row! It might have helped that I am pregnant and sober (so what are your excuses Mands and Butts?)

Ahhh, the celebrations and good times.

The Chef with her house boys... did I mention they were models? Geez Curtin! What criteria were you looking for??? Just curious...

 Curtin with her hired help... who told them to take off their shirts??? Jordan? Kerri? Kel?

The whole gang!  Overall it was the PERFECT night! I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful group of girls that I can call my best friends.  I've said it before and I will say it again... "I LOVE US!" Oh, and boys, you might have looked good but you were worthless.  Vaux had to tell you OVER AND OVER to fill up her wine glass... :-) geeez.

And thank God they did.  When a catastrophe hit and the tissue paper caught on fire, Vaux had a full glass on wine to put it out.  Wait... Vauxy, did you really pour your red wine of the burning flames? :-)  Just one of the many reasons I love you.  Oh, and don't worry people.  The fire was short lived... and so was my night.  Thank you pregnancy.  I was in bed by midnight.  All of the other ladies... a very different story.  And so it ends...

"MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!"

Who said tea parties are just for girls?

Not anymore people! Welcome to 2010 (or 2011).  These days, its very cool to be a stylish young boy at an all girls tea party! Right Carter? Right London? Happy 3rd birthday RyRy.  You have grown into such a sweet little girl! We love you!

"Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Ladies... Girls, Girls"

The birthday princess Ryan

Ors and Ry

Carter... manly man #1

Superman London... Manly man #2

Roderick... Manly man #3 (so many girls to choose from and only a few boys... this should be easy guys)

Sydney... "Hmm.  Roderick, London or Carter... Hmmm." 

And a kiss for the lovely lady of my choice... wait... where did the girls go???

HO HO HO

Merry Christmas 2010

Snowflake Lane...

just one of the many reasons that I love Bellevue.  This street could almost be compared to Rodeo Drive in LA (okay, that might be a stretch.  Hollywood and Highland for sure). 

This time of year, the city turns Bellevue Way into Snowflake Lane and its just magical.  It also happens to be full of local celebrities (no, I'm not talking about Matt Hasselbeck or Ichiro).  I'm talking about...

Jack Frost

The princess of winter

Frosty the Snowman

The Little Drummer Boy

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

AND, our favorite celebrity

Roderick John

Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree

Look out Charlie Brown.  We've got ourselves a real Christmas tree here.

First things first...

"I must discuss my decorating plans with my new BFF's- the household Christmas Carolers. They don't have much to say."   

"Next, I have to find the perfect spot for my favorite ornament.  I'm a man of perfection.  Now where is my Santa?"

"AHHH! Here he is! Jolly old Saint Nick.  I will put him next to Frosty.  Mom, please. I'm so over the camera.  I've got work to do."

"Oh! A stocking! I could find a place for this."

"I will just put this right here.  There! Now look at that!"

"I'm good. I'm real good. I could sit here all day and stare at my Christmas tree."

"Isn't she a beauty?"

"Something tells me I was more of a help this year vs. last year."

December 2009 (5 months old)

Tis The Season...

To Be

Pregnant

With

Gestational

Diabetes

Wah-Wah

Sure wish I could enjoy some yummy Dessert.  Instead, an untouched, empty plate. Go ahead. Feel sorry for me. Who needs Christmas cookies, almond roca, or pumpkin pie anyway?  You know what they say, "moment on the lips, lifetime on the hips!" Thank you gestational diabetes! :-)