Merry Christmas! Sretan Bozic!

I can't believe Christmas is over and 2009 is almost here! Ey yi yi. But looking back over the past week, I most definitely had a blast. Joe and I did our usual split at Christmas. He flew up to New Hampshire to be with his family and I drove my eight hours to PA to be w/mine. This Christmas for my family was both exciting and sad. On one hand, we welcomed a new baby into the family named Capri. This was her first Christmas so it was really memorable to spend it w/her. On the other hand, my cousin Aaron was in Japan serving for the Marines and wasn't able to make it home for the holidays. Although I missed him a ton, I know he's doing a great thing serving his country. I did get to talk to him on the phone on the 25th which was amazing so I'm super thankful for that. Below are a few pictures I took in PA when I was visiting home. I hope everyone had an excellent holiday and I can't wait to see you all in the new year.

Nanny & Baby Capri

Baby Capri & Me - (Don't I look good holding a baby?!)

Pappy & Nanny - Lovebirds

Cooper & My Mom

Holiday Gift-Wrapping Party

My goodness. You want to talk about a good time?! Throw yourself a Holiday Gift-Wrapping Extravaganza. Dana did so and all of us girls had a blast! Tons of food, drinks, scotch tape, wrapping paper, and girl talk made it seem like we were in the 8th grade again throwing a slumber party. It was so much fun! And Dana is the queen of gift-wrapping so she taught all of us a ton of new ideas. I definitely feel as though my gift-wrapping skills have completely improved. I'm already looking forward to next year's party!

Dana & I showing off a gift basket.
Carrie & I cheesing for the camera.

Rizzo even joined in on the fun.

Christmas in York, SC

The first weekend in December, Joe and I drove over to York, SC to spend Christmas with the Wheless'. We all had a blast exchanging gifts under their tree. Joe and I got the cutest canister from Jen Mecca's pottery collection. Crazy enough, Jen Mecca is a neighbor of the Wheless' and the first night I visited her artisan shop (years back) I fell in love w/everything. Ever since, I always secretly hope for another special piece of pottery from Aunt Caroline & Uncle Kenny no matter the holiday. So I was super excited to get our gift this year. Just one more wonderful piece to add to the collection! And don't let Joe fool you, he loves the pottery too! He was just as excited as I was.

Joe and I got Helena and Dean Patrick some handy-dandy camping bags complete w/sleeping bags, flashlights, and water bottles. They were so excited about them that they actually slept in them that night! They are so cute!

That night, Helena & Dean were in their school's performance of The Nutcracker. They were adorable and did a fantastic job! We had so much fun in York and can't wait to go back again. It was the perfect way to start off the month of December w/a Christmas BANG! Holla for the Holidays!

Joe's First Triathlon Sponsor

Exciting news everyone! Joe officially has a triathlon sponsor. Bike Cycles! Check him out!

http://www.bikecycleshop.com/TriathlonTeam/JoeMadzar/tabid/915/Default.aspx

There's my boy. Looking sharper than ever. We can only hope that this new found hobbie will turn into a career someday that's full of sponsorships, free t-shirts for everyone, and an ultimate hard body for Joe. I'm so proud of him. This is what happens when you really put your whole mind and body into something you're passionate about. If only he felt the same way about taking out the trash! Volim te Josip.