Keri & Company

January 29th, 2009 - Kelly and I whisked Julie away on a birthday extravaganza - her 3rd one by us. You see, the first 2 outings were very fun, but we (Kelly and I) sucked it up by forgetting to pick up the tab for Julie. We're horrible, we know! So we figured 3rd time's a charm so we took Julie to Nakashima's for a great time. It was the best time all of us had had in a loooong time. Thanks for such a hilarious night, girls!

Happy Birthday + 20 days, Julie!
The ladies couldn't wait to start the night. Checkin' out the drink menu. I was the DD that night so I was happy to let the ladies endulge.

Did they ever! Kelly with her Pineapple Bomber and Birthday Girl with her Caramel Appletini. Yummy! This was the first of many for both of them. (Well not that many, maybe 2? 3?)

Kelly and I hired this ninja to keep our promise to pay for Julie, or else this time.

We clicked a few pics at the table before the food and crazy conversations started.

Kelly went outside herself today and actually ordered scallops! Here she is about to try one...

Yummy! Kelly hated them.

This pic was taken by "Creepy table guy". He was with another group and he kept talking to us and not his family. He said something about coming to Nakashima's to get tail from now on. Awkward.

Aww! Happy 28+1 birthday Julie! Good cake!

The real fun started in the bathroom. I've never taken so many pics in a bathroom in my life.

Kelly hadn't either until this night.

Too many caramel appletinis! J/k!

Aww....3rd time's a charm!

WONDERFUL!

A better look...Hey Ron!

On Saturday, Brad and Tara joined us! Even though Tara had worked straight through the night, then hopped in the car for a 3 hour drive. she was ready to hit the open trail and go snowmobiling! Cute pic of Tara - Brad, you dork!

I would have gone snowmobiling, but I don't function very well in temperatures below 8 degrees. I went gambling instead.

Betty gave Tara some last minute tips for safe snowmobiling.

Here we go. This year's theme turned out to be ugly sweater/moustache holiday. The men really took this seriously. Here they are with their ugly moustaches before changing into their ugly sweater attire.

Boonya! What the hell! Matt CLEARLY looked the ugliest! I couldn't stop laughing and nearly peed my pants when he finished dressing in his tight turtle neck and women's Xmas sweater from Goodwill.

Papa Steve (Ron) brought a fake boob into the mix and Matt felt the need to add it to his ensemble.

Matt also pulled out his back up Ugly SweatSHIRT for the party. I personally like the sweater better.
Here we are! Happy in our ugly sweaters! The only real question - what the hell was Ron wearing???

Ugly fun!

Let's get some closer looks at those ugly moustaches!

I hate to say it, but Matt and Brad look like an ugly gay couple. Not everyone can pull off the turtleneck look - Matt can't either.

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Ugly has never been so beautiful.

A few weeks back, we did dinner club at Sunset - very good! It wasn't the food we enjoyed the most, it was the mobster hat Dan wore that evening. This is a quick documentary in photos of Dan with his marvelous hat...

Stoppin' at the store - what do ganstas buy for beer?Bud light? Miller lite? Harps? Guinness? What will fit his image?

Ahhhh yes....

Guinness it is! Of course!

Nobody wants to mess with this "G". The cashier and bagger refuse to make eye contact.

Out the door in a flash - almost as if he robbed the place!

I haven't blogged for awhile! Since my last blog entry, we've had another snow day (yea!) which fell on the Friday right before Xmas break week and Christmas has come and gone! It's been a wonderful break from work and I'm glad I've got a full week yet to relax. Here are some pics and vids I've taken in the past few weeks.


Friday, December 19th- Snow Day #2!!
I really think Matt enjoys snow days as much as I do. He was ecstatic to get out and shovel! This time we slept in a little before heading out instead of getting up at 5:30 to tackle the snow.
Stanny of course loves the snow too.

Thursday, December 25th - Christmas Day
Matt and I were quite the travelers this Xmas. It all started at Jeano's sister Sue's house in Fond du Lac, then to the Gillett's in Rosendale on Weds. night. On Thursday, we had Zankmas with Papa Steve and Mama Jeano and Bradley at our house. After that we headed back to Rosendale for the Zimmerman family Christmas. Still after that, we headed to Jeano's sister Carol's house for a gathering and then finally went home for some needed rest. Friday we went to Bradley's bachelor pad for another Zankmas. We are exhausted!!

I think in all of the excitement of traveling around and getting some awesome gifts (thanks again for the pillow!!) I totally forgot about taking pictures until our second trip to Rosendale when Matthew reminded me to bring my camera. I apologize to those whose pics I didn't take, but I remind you not to worry as you WILL be published on this blog in good time - all in good time my dears (hehehehe).

Dad was very excited for Christmas. He's giddy as a little boy to get presents!

Mommy gets into ripping gifts apart too.It looks like Bud lost the lower half of his body into the floor.

Erin still holds her post as "Santa" at the Zimmerman Xmas.

Sammi is tuckered out from a long day of playing with Stan the man.Stanny had a turn at opening a gift for Xmas. Though the quality of the video isn't the best, you can still feel the Christmas spirit in this little dog's body.

You couldn't wipe the grin off my face today! I know we have to make it up, but I DON'T CARE!!

Matthew experienced his first snow day in YEARS! He didn't have to go in this morning either!!

After our 5:30a.m. shoveling adventure, we decided to kick back and sip some screwdrivers to celebrate. Then we cooked ourselves a nice big breakfast at around 10:30, took a nap and then hit the driveway again since the snow just wouldn't stop falling!I heard on the news that this is the 11th worst winter as far as snow fall since the year 1891! Insanity! It's ONLY December 9th!!

On our 2nd round of shoveling, Matt decided to try the old, temperamental snow blower. Thank goodness it worked like a charm.

Stanny was beside himself. He LOVES the snow. He can't get enough of burying his ball in the drifts and then diving in them head first to dig it out.

That's what I'm talking about!One of the many "death"cicles that has formed off the roof.

While putting back the snowblower, Matt came across some fireworks.

He pulled out some colored smoke bombs. What a beautiful sight against the bright white snow.Smoke bomb in action