Impromptu Grad School Celebration!

My husband is the sweetest, most resourceful man. In merely a day or two he got 5 of my friends (and two adorable kiddos) out to dinner to celebrate my getting into the Healthcare MBA Program at the University Of St Thomas. There were even balloons, candy, and necklaces in 'Tommie' colors! What a fun surprise! At this busy age, seeing your friends in person is a huge deal...I am so touched and feel so loved by all of you. Thank you for coming!

*Not Pictured: Kim & her adorable son Caleb, and Jon & Laura (biking & beer aficionados extraordinaire)

My Fab Friend Stephanie Who Always Makes Me Smile

(Tommie Colored Balloons!)

Stephanie's Brilliant Daughter and My Junior BFF Julia

(Somehow We Always Look Like This In Photos?)

Tommie Colored Candy!

(Honestly, The Man Thinks Of Everything)

Belated Holiday With Mom!

Since Mom was out of town for the holidays, she had us over last week for a holiday dinner. Benjamin had his first cranberry meatballs and we exchanged awesome gifts! Thanks for having us over mom!

PS. Mom, stop spoiling us!

Holiday Dinner
(Please Note The Delish Cranberry Meatballs)

Trooper Pez Dispenser!
(Note The Tire On The Top)

"Ez-Moves Furniture Sliders!

(Now I Don't Have To Slide Furniture Around On My Rollerblades!)

Mom's Homemade Gifts
(Amethyst Necklace/Earrings I Made & Jar From My Talented Friend At Vivid Peach)

Clif & Luna Bars!
(This Is Awesome)

Pandora Bracelet Spacers
(Join The Obsession Ladies)

Mom's Record Player!
(Benjamin Demonstrating The Features)

Happy 2012!

Benjamin and I had a lovely evening with dinner at Sapor and later the music of Davina and the Vagabonds at The Dakota Jazz Club. All this with the backdrop of a snowy Minneapolis night... could not have asked for anything better!

The Dessert

(Some Sort Of Pineapple, Carmelized Foam, Cookie Heaven)

The Belt

(I Managed To Throw The Belt From My Wedding Dress Into This Ensemble)

Grown Ups Out On The Town

(That's Wineglass Number 2...)