Happy New Year!! And good riddance 365 Days Was gonna take this shot a few seconds earlier when the balloons were still in the air, but psshh…being present and experiencing the moment is always better than worrying about a perfect picture.

So long everyone, thanks for looking at my pics and commenting. Cheers to not having to look at a new photo of me every day in 2011

Good times at Rockit Bar with Everett. It was a great turnout with people coming from as far as Portland. The power of Twitter is amazing.

Had a fun game night with Tony, Jen and Andrew. The unintended blurriness in this one is somewhat fitting since we’re playing Jenga

For my Mom’s birthday she wanted to go to the boat. None of us are big gamblers, but my hit and run attack (walk up, play and leave) paid off at this one. Walked up, lost on my first dollar and won $60 on the second (I don’t think the lady sitting next to that one was very happy with it)

Yay for a few reasons. Chrissy’s home for break, we got to see Joel, Lisa and Kyle for the first time in forever, and a Bears win!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Eve! Hannah had a exciting night opening her first round of gifts.

Sometimes Echo decides he’s gonna be held whether I want to put him down or not. Instead of jumping out of my arms he planted himself on my knee. Goofy kitty.

Peek a boo! Lincoln Park Zoo – Zoo Lights