Happy Happy New Year everyone! So great to have you joining us for our first Ultimate Coffee Date of 2016. So looking forward to catching up with all of you to hear about your holidays. Grab your mugs and your favorite drinks and stay awhile. We hope you will check out all the other posts as well as those of my fab co hostesses Coco and Lynda.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…I’ve had the craziest busiest December ever! In a few words: glitzy, sequined, whirlwind, sunny, warm, active, family filled, and fun.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…The month started off with a birthday celebration for my husband’s 50th in Vegas. We had about 70 friends and family come out to celebrate. In true Vegas style, there were lots of sequins, champagne and glitzy glamour. We even had the “Hangover” style suite to entertain in.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…we had a great turnout at our MRTT Holiday Party this year. It’s always fun to see everyone in real clothes isn’t it? We clean up well.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…In case you haven’t seen all of my numerous IG posts, our family has spent the last 2 weeks in Aruba enjoying the sun, sand and lots of family bonding. It seems like we have been gone forever! In fact, we are flying home this afternoon. It was a great way to spend the holidays and the New Year.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…Despite the fact that I’ve had a great few weeks, I am ready to return to my own schedule and my own bed. I have for sure indulged on a few too many gelato scoops this week. So of course, I signed up to do an indoor triathlon tomorrow morning 10 hours after I get home. Everyone does that right?!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…My lovely co host Coco wrote a great guest post for me a few days ago on supporting your friends fitness goals. If you haven’t checked it out yet please do.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…It’s driving me crazy that my facebook page is just a few clicks away from 1000 so if you haven’t followed it yet, I would greatly appreciate it. You can find the like button on the right side of this page or here. Thanks in advance!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…I believe it’s been a year since Coco, Lynda and I took over the Ultimate Coffee Date linkups. It’s been such a pleasure to co host with them and get to know all of you as well. Thanks for joining us and Happy New Year to you all!
Ok I’ve been talking up a storm, your turn!
If we were having coffee, what would you tell me?
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Happy new year! 😀 I’m glad you had an awesome December–it looks like it was a ton of fun! I’m not so anxious to return to reality since this break has been all sorts of awesome and it’s been so nice to finally get to see my friends and family again. I don’t want to go back to school just yet! 😛
You deserve the break and relaxation so enjoy it while you can! Yea I did have a blast but so ready to go home
You did have a busy month, wow ! I am sure having all your friends in Vegas for your husband’s birthday was a blast !
I would have indulged in the gelato also, I LOVE it !
Happy new year to you & your family.
It was hard not to eat it! I am looking forward to my own bed tonight
What a fun month! I would need a vacation from my vacation too! It’s so hard to get out of a schedule and really the only way to get back in is trial by fire! All or nothing baby! Happy 2016 my friend!
It was a crazy month for me and yes I need to jump right back in
Happy New Year! I always look forward to your posts! I am off to Aruba tomorrow (I go every year) and cannot wait. I will come back and start back running water 6 months off from injury 🙂
Oh I hope you have an amazing time hopefully it won’t be as crowded when you get there. The weather has been perfect. I was in that same injury boat myself hang in there. Let me know how that water running goes. Happy new year!
I have been totally jealous/living vicariously of all your travel and parties this past month! Love that you have been living it UP
Ah thanks it was great but I am certainly looking forward to getting back to my boring old routine and my bed!
Your vacation pictures have been beautiful! I could always use a tropical vacation 🙂
Thanks it was great but I am sure ready to get back to my boring old schedule and my bed
You are always on the go Deborah. What a great way to celebrate the hubby’s 50th. I have started to think about how to spend mine {two years away} but not sure. How amazing Aruba must have been. I am working on planning our trip {vacation} for the family this summer, just have not decide where to yet. Happy New Year and great coffee my friend.
I feel like I have been on the go a lot and I am looking forward to getting back to my routine
A 2 week vacation sounds amazing but I’m like you – I would be ready to get back to the everyday and my routine! Here’s to a great 2016!
Yea fabulous few weeks but easy for my own bed !
Sounds like a very fun December! I love Aruba – what a great time of year to go. Good luck with your indoor tri! Happy new year 🙂
It was a busy fun month for sure!
Happy New Year!
Safe travels back home. You pics from Aruba have been awesome.
Your MRTT group is so active!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that yesterday was my birthday and that all day I felt my age(lol). Too much champagne and tequila shots on NYE.
Have a good tri! I’ll be a pro by this time next year so I might have to join you 😉
Happy birthday !!! Yes I would love for you to join me let me know which Tri races you are signed up for. I’m still adding a few to my schedule
Happy New Year!
70 friends in Vegas-wowsers!
Safe travels back home. You pics from Aruba have been awesome.
Your MRTT group is so active!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that yesterday was my birthday and that all day I felt my age(lol). Too much champagne and tequila shots on NYE.
Have a good tri! I’ll be a pro by this time next year so I might have to join you 😉
You have 997 “likes” now 🙂
I often wonder about the FB reach – I tried sooooo hard to grow and I feel like its too much time vs too little output on FB. I prefer the world of Instagram now.
Ah thanks so much! I know I don’t think FB is good for our pages but great for personal stuff
Pa I can’t seem to comment back on yours with my phone so will return tonight when I am home
Oh wow what an amazing time you had in LV!!!! How very cool to be able to do that. I’ll get to Vegas one day! It’s on the bucket list!! I’m so like you December has been just a whirl wind of travel for us. I do need a vacation from my vacations. After my marathon, I’ll gladly welcome some downtime and getting back into a routine. Thanks so much Deborah for the link up! I enjoyed having coffee with you!
I’m so glad you joined us! Looking forward to getting back to my own bed tonight!
I’m exhausted just reading about your holidays! What a fun time you had!!!
Ha ha yes lots of but I am ready to come home
I’ve really enjoyed participating in the Ultimate Coffee Date! That’s awesome that you had such a huge celebration for your hubs’ 50th! Hope you’re enjoying vacay, I’m totally jealous! 🙂
We’ve lived having you join us too! Always some of the most fun posts to write and read for sure
Love the MRTT pic….and hello legs in the family pic of you with the purplish dress!! I’d tell you that Jan 4th can’t come soon enough…I’m ready to go back to normal life schedule!!
Ah thanks and yes I can’t wait to get back to my normal routine for sure
Happy New Year Deborah! I’m so jealous of your time in Aruba. I went with family about a million years ago but haven’t been back. It’s wonderful there. Everyone is so nice, it’s beautiful. Oh and it’s beautiful. Good luck with your triathlon!
It is really beautiful there and the weather is perfect everyday. Glad to be home though! Happy New year
What a great month you had Deborah! Fun Fun Fun! Your FB page is at 999 right now, I just checked it. I would have loved to be your 1000th like but I liked it already a while ago. Great post. Happy New Year!
Ah thanks anyway friend! Yes I did have a wonderful busy month and look forward to getting back on track. Happy New year
Happy New Year! It sounds like you had an amazing December 🙂
I really did! Hope you did as well Happy New Year 🙂
Wow! You and your mom both look amazing! Great genes and smart behaviors! Thanks for the link-up. Here’s to another action packed year ahead!
Aw thanks and yes definitely! 2016 is going to be fierce
Sorry I missed your coffee date! Saturday was my big travel day back from vacation and then to drop the boys back with their dad. I’ve been enjoying watching your vacation highlights on social media. Looks like an AMAZING time. Can’t wait to hear your lifetime tri recap, as well. Happy New Year!!
It was my travel day too very hectic return to normalcy. Looks like you had a great vacation too!
Wow, Deborah – I had NO idea there were THAT many people in Vegas! How fun!! A very fun, family/friends-filled December it was 🙂
It was a great time for sure!
i’m still so jealous of your aruba trip. i bet you are so sad to be back in this frigid weather!
I was happy to come home but nothing like a 70 temp change!
Your vacation pictures are great! I think everyone should do a holiday vacation at least once. I am all in favor of them. And Aruba is so nice! I would love to visit there again.
It’s nice to have you back though. You were missed!
Ah you are so sweet! yes our family loves to take a vacation together over the holidays. Aruba is a great place to visit and the weather is gorgeous.
Such a fun month!! Your Mom is a hottie! 🙂
This looks like a December to remember forever. Happy birthday to your hubby!! You are a rockstar for doing a tri right after all that!!!
Happy New Year 🙂
It was a crazy busy fun month! You should join our coffee date next month it’s fun!