2012 TOP 5 - THE FINAL COUNTDOWNNNN!

A TON of stuff happened in 2012... Some better than others.   Here is a recap of the things that made 2012 awesome!  Although I am quite convinced 2013 will be MY YEAR! 

 #5:  Watching Ryan kick butt academically

Despite multiple moves, often mid-year, Ryan consistently exceeds expectations at school, adjusting immediately and being awesome as always.

 

#4: Getting to know some of the best ladies on earth El Paso Style

It broke my heart to leave El Paso because some of my BFF's were there, and since many of us were stationed together at Rucker we have had lots and lots of fun together.  I miss them terribly, but in 2012 we had LOTS of fun and for that I am grateful.

Lady dates

Humane society window shopping

Mimosa Mornings

Thrift store shopping, resulting in awesome couch finding.

I super Miss ALL of you.  

#3: Welcome to Colorful Colorado

How awesome to move somewhere new and be welcomed back by people that already love you!!  We have had SO much fun with some of the GREATEST friends on earth since we have moved back here, and what could have been a very lonely and difficult transition turned into immediate invitations and events.  I am so grateful for my Colorado friends and family!

 We went to a Sublime/Pepper concert at Red Rocks

 Evergreen Chili fest

I was taken to Karaoke (MY FAVORITE THING!) for my Birthday

 

Oktoberfest Von-Russo style

We're the 3 best friends that anybody could have

Except Ali, she is Ca-Razy!  She'll cut you!

Casino Night

Coffee With Laura-  Laura has been our BFF since Ry was a little baby and has been SO great to us.

Thanks to all my Colorado friends for the warm welcome!

#2: Annual White elephant party at Mike and Ali's
This years theme:
Summer Camp at Camp Wannadrinka

Awesome Job, Ali and Mike.  Your party is bear approved.

And my #1 favorite thing this year:  Thanksgiving in NYC!

Mike and Ali, me, Ry, my Dad and Rhonda went to NYC for thanksgiving/Ryan's 13th Birthday and it was a fabulous once-in-a-lifetime trip that the kid will NEVER forget!

You can barely see the little statue of liberty behind us but it's there!

Central Park

This is a pretty accurate reperesentation of what occurred.

Messin around at the MET

This sugar coma is brought to you by Uncle Mike and Aunt Ali.

Shopping/Messing around...

Santa!  I know him!

Balloon night before the parade...

And of course the whole reason for the trip...

So I guess 2012 wasn't a complete loss... If this is one of my WORST years, and I had all this fun, I cant wait to see what an AWESOME year will have in store for me!

Wishing YOU a fabulous 2013!