We had one of our best New Years yet for 2009. We went to a James Bond Gala in Washington D.C at the Washington Plaza Hotel. We went with some of our closest friends the Redas, Marcus and Sarah. There were about 6 different rooms that were different "countries" that had regional food, music, and plastic weapon. It was our big night out for the year and it will be hard to top in years to come.
The group- Greg, Mike, Marcus, Sarah, and Laurie
The coolest weapon- Machine gun!
The best part of the night- this awesome 12 piece band that had 2 singers. They were fantastic and we danced all night long.
Tada!
Bond girls that ended up matching (not on purpose I promise!)
The look alike Sean Conrey
These drinks had glow sticks in the glassware. The cheesecake was to die for!
Greg shaking what his momma gave him
Marcus and Sarah
The scene before the ball dropped
My faithful date for 7 years!
Got to hang out with one of my great friends Kara
Laurie's favorite Bond
I had my dancing shoes on
My Best guy friends from college- Mike and Marcus
Such a fun group!
The lead singers of the band- we were groupies by the end of the night!
The countdown
Happy New Year!
The Newly Weds
New Years Kiss
the dealer at the roulette table that we became friends with
gambling with fake money
I actually won BIG by betting on Ellie's birthday- 24! That's my 2009 lucky number baby!
Laurie the big winner of the night "won" an expensive bottle of champagne
3 am is it time to turn in?
GREAT night
The girls spent New Years with their Grandparents at the Matthews house
the bambinos
Wild girls! Ava stayed up to see the ball drop
Nanny got her and her dolly a matching outfit
Ava with her cousins
Kids table
