"The road to a friend's house is never long." -Danish Proverb

So far, we are having a great 2009! However, I attribute part of this to our great start to this great new year.... it was spent with awesome friends (hence, the headline). Shortly before New Year's Eve, Jeff and I had realized that in all 5 1/2 years we've been together we have never really taken part in "exciting" New Year's plans. Obviously, we always have fun together...but that's just it, it's always been just us. Except for our first year together, as Jeff didn't invite me to spend it with him & his friends, lol. (I love you hunny, if you read this, as you are probably rolling your eyes - and no, I won't let you live that one down) :)

Anyways...off track. This year, Stef & Trey came up to Seattle to stay with us and ring in the new year downtown. The night started off almost questionable, as we headed downtown late. This was due to me and a little fiasco thinking that I lost my ID right before we left, hahaha. Needless to say, found it! After dinner we headed towards the Seattle Center and were w/in a block radius to watch the Space Needle fireworks. They were awesome! We were a little rain-soaked by the time we left, but it did not matter or dampen our spirits at all. Following that, we were entertained by Chopstix & watching the really drunk people get sick outside, walking for what felt like miles to find a cab, having the longest cab ride of my life (and I kid you not, almost peeing my pants) and playing Rock Band until 4:30 in the morning. Obviously, we were having a great time.

All I can say is thank you, to Stef & Trey...for a great start to this great new year! I have known Stef since she moved to Camas when we were Sophomores in High School. We have been through a few moves, distance, heartbreak, loss, a lot of growing up, a wedding & most of all...many many fun times together. They visited us when we lived in Boise and now Seattle, and I've always tried to make it home to see them a few times a year... the distance between our houses is never long (or at least we never let it get between us).

I hope that both Stef and Trey know how much their friendship means to us. :) And, I hope that everyone else had a great New Year's. We wish you a happy new year, full of great friendship, love and adventure!
Love, J

Here are some shots from our night (sorry some of the quality isn't good):