And just like that, a new year begins.
Woohoo for 2011! I hope your year is off to a great start!
Even though I went to sleep after 2 a.m., for some reason my body was telling me I just had to get out of bed before 8 a.m. (<—That sentence totally reminded me of that R. Kelly song “My mind is telling me no… but my body… my body’s teling me YEEEEEES!”)
My late night bedtime can be attributed to a wonderful party at my friend Merri’s house. Ryan and I are both so much more into house parties than jam-packed clubs downtown, so it was the perfect way to ring in the new year. 
Merri’s identical twin sister Liz came in town for the party which was extra special because it transformed into a birthday party at midnight. 
Merri and Liz were born on New Year’s Day! They were actually the “first babies of Sarasota, Florida” the year they were born and were even in the newspaper!
I had such a great time at the party! It was really fun to hang out with our good friends and enjoy some of our friend Pete’s amazing Italian cooking. 
Pete even taught Ryan how to make his incredible zeppoles. 
No lie, these little babies are in my top five all-time favorite foods. Cheese + dough + powdered sugar. You can’t go wrong!
Apparently they’re a hit with Ryan as well because he ate seven… which I found oddly attractive. Hey, I like a guy that can eat. 😀
Good food, good friends, good drinks… I’d say it was a great night!
Plus, I got to kiss this guy at midnight. 
Happy 2011! Hope there aren’t too many hangovers out there!
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I was up at 7 this morning…tiptoed out of my boyfriend’s house as not to wake his parents, and was home by 7:45!! I’m tired, but I wanted to start 2011 off right with my usual routine. The party looks so fun- one of my best friends was born on Jan 1 too!! What an awesome day to have a birthday, right? You never have to go to work, and there’s always a huge party!! Glad you had such a fun night. Happy 2011!!
Looks like you had an awesome time!
I can’t wait to see what pbfingers brings in 2011!
Happy New Year!
Happy new year!!!
🙂
what a fun night! I don’t lame Ryan- those zeppoles sound darn delicious!
i love your dress! So pretty. By the way, since I am visiting my parents, I showed my mom your wedding video and how beautiful it all was. She thinks you two are the most adorable couple. She told me, “Aubrey you need to meet a guy like that”. Haha.
I’m glad I am not the only one. I went to bed at 3 am but woke up at 8 am ready to start the day. I’m sure I’ll be tired at 3 pm, but like you I want to start this year off right. The party looked fun, I am much like you I would rather be at a house party with a group of close friends than at some club with a bunch of strangers. Have a wonderful day!
I’m so glad to hear I’m not the only one! I went to bed way past 3 am last night and I hopped out of bed at 8:30 this morning feeling super fresh for some reason. Can you believe I’ve NEVER gotten a hangover?! Ever. Anyway, I’m glad you enjoyed your new years, you looked so lovely by the way!! Happy 2011!!
Haha I love guys that can eat too! I used to be able to out eat my guy friends when I was running a lot more.
Happy New Year, Julie. I stumbled across your blog. I must say, it sounds like you had a wonderful year. 🙂 Enjoy 2011.
Happy New Year! Looks like you had a lovely time, and your dress is gorgeous! 🙂
Happy New Year! Looks like an amazing time! Can’t wait to see what’s in store for you in 2011! 🙂
happy new year! the zeppoles sound amazing!
and your friend pete looks JUST like adam ferrara!
House parties are more fun than clubs to me too. I like celebrating the new year with people I know and not 200 strangers!
Happy New Year Julie!
I love your pink dress! Happy New Year to you and your hubby! 🙂
Happy New Year! It looks like you had a great celebration. 🙂
Up before 8? Wow. Looks like you had a great time. And I love that dress. Gorgeous!
Happy New Year!
you guys are TOO CUTE! and i gotta say, one of the things i love about my hubby is his ability to eat a lot too 🙂
We had a house karaoke party that was also a birthday party for our NYE baby. It was pretty much aaaaamazing! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
This party looks like so much fun!! Nothing better than spending the night with friends!
thats hilarious i like guys that can eat too..i thought i was weird for this..but you have confirmed i am not the only one! haha. and you guys are adorable! looks like a fun night. Thats so cool that merri and her twin were born on new years day! I’m a twin too! but we’re fraternal twins..both grls- we just don’t look too much alike! anyway happy new year! only 1-1-11 we’ll have!! 🙂 🙂
Happy 2011!!!!
You guys are just too cute of a couple!
You guys looked awesome!
I’m sure you’ve had a blast on NYE 😉
Happy New Year, Julie!
xoxo
I’m sorry but cheese with powdered sugar? *shudder* lol 😉
What were the things on a stick in your cocktail?
grapes! 12 – one for each month of the year. they’re supposed to bring good luck!
Haha! Love it how Ryan still has the fork in his hand while y’all are dancing! Cute:)
Looks like a wonderful time! Hope your having a very happy New Year Day!
Looks like so much fun! I stayed up til 4! lol
tell me why you are so dog gone pretty!!!
I love your NYE party dress! It’s lovely!
Glad you had a wonderful night!
We went to a wonderful house party too, much better than a club 🙂
Happy 2011~!~!
Happy New Year! I love house parties. They are fun and comfortable as you are surrounded by people you know. I celebrated with girlfriends at a pub downtown.
First, I love your outfit. Next, zeppoles are AMAZING. I love the ones filled with chocolate and/or honey. The first time I had them was at Olive Garden and since then I’ve had some pretty authentic ones at Italian restaurants in DC. But nothing beats the ones from Olive Garden in my opinion lol! Happy New Year!
HAPPY New Year Julie 😀
I love the dancing pictures- you two are so cute!
Couldn’t agree more with you about house parties over clubbing- so much more fun.
& Happy Birthday to Merri & Liz- what a cool birthday.