New Year's in Boston-December 29-January 1, 2006

Steve and I drove up to Boston Friday and met Vigdis, Dave, Lance, Jen, Mike and Judy at Jacob Worth's downtown . There was a sing along to Mel, the Piano Man, playing oldies. Favorite tunes: Sweet Caroline, Ruby Tuesday, and Lola..la la la la LOLA! After we closed down the sing-along bar, we headed to Backbay to a new lounge called Match. There we met up with Dave's buddy Darek and girlfriend Sarah, who were up from CT, and (the other) Steve. Moet et Chandon filled our champagne flutes for the pre-New Year's celebration. Here's Vigdis...I think she's regretting what she just did...

After Match we hit up (I think is the ONLY) the afterhours club, Rise. After several hours (and John dancing with a plastic blow up doll), I was reminded why I am not into that scene.

We woke up Saturday at 1:30pm (NO LIE) and went out to breakfast at Cafenation! Crepes and coffee are the best way to start the day! Then Steve and I went to chez Diolosa in Lexington! We gave Olivier a ukulele from Hawaii.

After the tour of chez Diolosa and catching up over a glass of rose, it was time to prepare for the big night. The celebration, hosted by Sidd, required each of us to bring a snack and drink of choice.

Steve had a vision and made decorative chocolate covered preztles. Yum, yum.

My drink of choice was the infamous "Snowball", complements of my grandfather. I cannot disclose the recipe, as it is a family secret, but I can tell you there is a ton of vodka! They ended up getting quite a few people wasted. Grandpa Doug would be proud
Everyone gathered around the bar. My snowballs were a big hit!

Bryan, Liesel, and Vigdis. Carrie. (the other) Steve, Sidd and Lance.
Voila the group anxious for the countdown and Dick Clark's return to the New Year's variety show. And Everyone gathered around the bar!
Carrie, Sidd and Jen. Oliver and Lance. (I think Lance is trying to recruit Olivier for the next sing-along. American Pie is everyone's favorite. And Steve tipping his hat off to the new year.

...and the ball dropping...3, 2, 1. Happy New Year!

And it's 2006!

The couples: Vigdis and Dave, Carrie and Sidd, Lance and Jen. The Diolosa's and the little Ramsey. Steve and Jaren

Mazel Tov to the New Year!

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