Happy New Year!

Oh how fast the holidays go by. All the family left Friday after a week that zoomed. Finished it out with a visit to the crazy animal store (as in taxidermy) and BIG breakfast at W Cafe.W - the cafe that hasn't changed decor since 1950 - good food though. Most were not fond of the animal store, but happy with W. Penny too young to have an opinion on either...

The house seemed very quiet and then our madness began. A marathon of taking down and putting away the Xmas decorations (and there were a lot - I went a little crazy this year) since we're leaving Star Mt. for the tropical climes of Florida for January and February. Lots to do to shut the house down. We have our wonderful Walter to take care of the house while we're gone, so no worry there. We are driving the 2000 miles - whoo hoo ( so we have a car?) And Mark will still be commuting to Detroit - should be easier travel at least.

lots of napping going on - hope everyone relaxed!

Our New Year's Eve was fun, as Mt. Crested Butte puts on a nice show - torchlight parade of skiers down the mountain and then fireworks. We had an early dinner at Le Bosquet, a favorite, which was nice, although Mark's duck entree was not up to snuff. Oh, well can't win all the time. And in our tradition - did not stay up to see the new year in. Too old, too tired, too over all of that or some such thing...

Do hope for a healthy and happy 2012. Wishes for everyone to have a good one!