December 31, 2015
Casa Zarina
The "Italy Group", sometimes known as the "Beaunne Heads" and soon to be "Cataloonians" or something like that (for going to Spain), got together for our annual New Year's Eve spectacular!
The table was set for a good time! Unfortunately, Skip and Josie couldn't make it due to having too much fun in Paris over Christmas. Or maybe it had to do with spending an extra day at DFW trying to get home. Anyway, Josie was sick and we missed them.
But, troopers that we are, we did our best to carry on without them. Judging by how I felt the next day, we did a pretty good job.
The metal garden goats were part of my Christmas presents for Lorri.
I know, I'm a hopeless romantic.
Billy says "Haaaaaapy New Year!"
Ready for bubbly...
Ready for a new game this year, the Wine Challenge!
The new table configuration, sadly only six of us, happily we made the most of it!
Starting with....
Lorri and Kelly doing some prep work
Selfie, getting ready for our group shot(s)
First shot. OK Janny, pay attention!
That's better. We were holding the white board because it says "Get well Josie! We'll miss you and Skip."
No hats
Hats
Reverse hats
Each couple prepares a small plate and provides a wine to pair with it. This is John and Jan's. Mmmmm good.
This is Jan and John. Love the apron!
Also John and Jan. No, actually this is John and Jan's rack of lamb chops.
Greg and Kelly's offering. I suppose I should have taken notes so I could say what we ate. It was good, though. Excellent!
Greg and Kelly pour their wine pairing.
Well, this is the last photo I took. Sometimes when I'm having too much fun, I forget to keep taking photos. Sometimes that just as well. This time, I wish I had more because it was a great evening with great friends!
Love to all!
Happy New Year!