2010
It was a year like no other, and both started and ended with a bang.
Here's a looksie at how we bid adieu to a fabulous year, and welcomed in a new one during the holiday season.
Synchronized snowplows.
This is what Columbus looked like out of the window of the plane on the day we flew to Utah. A huge storm hit the East Coast, but we made it out before things got too ugly.
An on-time arrival was crucial since I was responsible for the flowers for a friend's wedding as soon as we got home. Steve was a fabulous assistant from start to finish.
Sea of gerber stems - I couldn't have asked for prettier flowers when I went to pick them up. They turned out great.
The bridal bouquet.
Kirsten's colors were pink, silver, and black - pretty fun for a winter wedding.
One of the best moments of our entire trip - attending the sealing of Kennedy Ann to her amazing parents, Kyle and Jessica Turner.
It was the coolest experience, and we're so glad we got to share in this special event.
I have the coolest in-laws. I brought these bouquets to Natalie, Lindsey and Julie on the day we celebrated Christmas with Steve's family, and we had some fun with the flowers before putting them back in vases.
Both flowers and family are lovely.
The breakfast Claw.
It's tradition on Christmas.
Enough said.
And here is little Dax - cute as ever - getting comfortable on his new train from Aunt Lindsey and Uncle Tyler.
One of many awesome games that we played over the holidays - Settlers of America: From Trails to Rails.
Even better than Catan.
We got to see the Mitchell crew one afternoon and helped the kiddos put together a puzzle.
Playing games with the Turner and Hess families - good friends from high school.
John and Sara got married while we were in Scotland, so this was really fun because it was the first time we got to meet and spend time with Sara, and see them together.
Christmas found the Irvines in Sun Valley this year to visit my brother, Scott, who couldn't get away from work.
Cullen and Steve halfway up Penny Hill - a fabulous sledding hill near the Sun Valley lodge.
Too bad I didn't flip around sooner to see Steve fly off his saucer.
Tandem sledding = a really good time.
After we trudged up the huge hill to sled on some amazing powder, we called it a day. The video at the bottom of the post will give you an idea of the hike.
We came.
We saw.
We conquered.
Cullen and Myca.
They're checking out new furniture.
=)
Oh Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
How see-through are your branches...
Making sure Santa's sleigh is in working order...
On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer, on Vixen...
On Comet, on Cupid, on Donner and Blitzen!
Perfect timing, Steve.
Gearing up for the sleigh ride we had booked later that evening.
Post-sleigh ride - the Irvine family, minus one. Natalia spent Christmas on tour with Disney on Ice in Dublin, Ireland.
As for the sleigh ride at dusk, it was the real deal - horses, pine trees, snow, carols, and a beautiful blanket of stars overhead.
My dad and sister went skiing.
Nathan and I went snowboarding.
After skiing for 20+ years, I've decided it's time to move on.
Waiting for Nutcracker on Ice to start on Christmas Eve.
Scott designed the set and organized this popular production, which was followed by a torch-light parade down Dollar mountain and a spectacular fireworks display.
Skating on Christmas day with a special guest to Sun Valley.
No clue who that is on the right?
He performed in the ice shows earlier that week, and also skated on a public session on Christmas, which happened to be the same session we decided to skate on as well. He is the most gracious Olympian (and only Olympian) I've ever met.
Christmas dinner with the family.
Adams family White Elephant party. This white elephant gift exchange is serious business.
The infamous turtle that reappears every year assured the Team Adams marriage in 2009 (Steve got the turtle Christmas 2008 - the owner will either get married or have a baby the following year), and this year, it went to Leah. She was the first person to choose a present and it just happened to be the turtle.
The Irvine extended family party took place after Christmas, but Santa still made a visit to make sure the kids got what they asked for.
I must say, Hayden is the cutest little guy on the planet.
I was reprimanded for not leaving any cookies these past few years...
We went to see The Nutcracker at the Capitol Theater on the last night of the production, which means we really saw, The Nutty Nutcracker (tribute to Hollywood).
The following individuals were sighted:
Luke Skywalker
Darth Vader
Willie Nelson
Marilyn Monroe
Dracula
Frankenstein
Gene Kelly
Ginger Rogers & Fred Astaire
Beyonce
Lady Gaga
Cher
Captain Jack Sparrow
Dorothy
and last but not least, stepping in for the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier: James Bond with his Bond girl.
It was hysterical.
New Year's Eve day - one of the greatest days of the trip - getting together with dear friends and sharing fabulous announcements. 2011 is going to be an exciting year for this bunch.
Couldn't miss the lights at Temple Square so we strolled the walks on New Year's Eve.
Amazing photography brought to you by Steve.
Fireworks at the Andershall residence on New Year's Eve with Ann and Ryan, plus a bunch of other friends from Texas. Ryan proposed to Ann the previous evening. The coolest thing when a best friend gets married? Besides seeing her happiness, we acquire an additional friend. Ryan is wonderful, and we're so happy these two have found each other.
And the fireworks were spectacular.
Happy New Year!
It's gonna be grand.
A few videos that we wanted to share:
1) What happens when you're not a believer quite yet.
2) Taking on a hill of pristine powder.
3) Taking on a hill of packed snow.
1 comments:
It looks like you had a great time in Utah! I am so bummed we couldn't get together with you all.:( But I am very curious as to what all the announcements were...
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