2010 Year in Review

We have so much to be thankful for this year.  2010 was really a memorable one for us and so much has happened since last January 1st.  Here are some of the highlights, big and small that made our year so special.

January
- Wedding planning was in high gear, with invites, favors, reception details, oh my!
- Darcy's first big snow

February
- Valentines day, although I can't remember what we did! oops, ;)

March
- Celebrated our 6 year anniversary of dating
- Kevin's birthday at La Residence in Chapel Hill for dinner, sooo good! We must go back.

April
- Had a wonderful bridal shower, hosted by my MOH Sarah.


- Bachelorette party with some of the most amazing girls!


May
- Married the love of my life/most amazing person on May 22!


- Had the most amazing wedding/reception and loved seeing all of our family and friends




- Went to Paris for a fabulous honeymoon!




-  Fell in love with Parisian macarons


June 
- Started this newlywed blog!


- Celebrated our dog Darcy's first birthday!


- Ate a huge plate of sushi for my 23rd birthday!


- Went to California for the first time for a BME conference

- Changed my name to officially become a McGee!

July 
- Moved into our new apartment


- Bought new furniture and decorated a lot!




August
- Received our wedding video from our videographer
http://newlywedmcgees.blogspot.com/2010/08/our-wedding-video.html

- Hosted a fabulous dinner party for Sarah's birthday

- Made Parisian macarons from scratch successfully

September
- Baked & cooked a lot of food


- NCSU football games and tailgating!


- Ordered 12 rolls with Angela and friends at Sushi Love in Durham

(haha, yes this is a highlight! I thought it was crazy!)

October
- Recreated Vichyssoise soup from our honeymoon cooking class


- Made the infamous Lemon Drop Jello Shots ;)


- And did more tailgating with friends!


- Dressed Darcy up like a cow for Halloween!


November
- Decorated for Fall!


- Discovered an amazing recipe for Pigs in a Blanket, which I'm obsessed with


- Spent Thanksgiving with our families


- Made a delish pumpkin cheesecake and macarons




- Decorated for the holidays and Christmas!




December
- Sent Christmas cards to family and friends


- Lots of holiday baking!















- Hosted our anual holiday party


- Celebrated our first married Christmas!


- Spent Christmas with our families!




- Made red velvet cheesecake cake, which was a huge hit!


- More than 6-7 inches of snow the day after Christmas!!!




- Went to the beach for a few days of relaxation


I hope everyone had a wonderful 2010! Best wishes for an even better 2011!!

Happy New Year!!!  :)