Sub Ball after party

*John, Jake, Tom

*me and Kendall
*Me, Kendall, Abby

Submarine Birthday Ball

*me and Antonia
*Jake and Tom
*dinner
*Alyce and Jesse

Pizza

Jake made an amazing supreme pizza on his big green egg grill.

Yup, our kitchen is that small and scary.

Book Club

Naples Ladies Book Club is taking off! We have met twice so far and are having a blast. Next month, Everything is Illuminated.

*mac and cheese cupcakes:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-cupcakes-recipe/index.html

*the italian club sandwiches were a huge hit:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/mini-italian-club-sandwiches-recipe/index.html

Wine trip

A few weeks ago Jake and I jumped in the car and visited a bunch of small vineyards in the Benevento area:

Baby Shower

My dear friend Lindsay just had a baby boy. One of my book club ladies had the idea that we throw her a virtual shower on skype. Each lady mailed me their favorite kids book. She loved it!

Rice Salad with Chicken and Asparagus

Hey Ryders!

Had about as much black bean rice salad as you can stand? Try this out for a nice change:

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/rice-salad-with-chicken-and-asparagus

Party Planning

Jake and I are in the midst of major planning for our Great Gatsby Garden Party next month. Please pass along any suggestions you might have to make it more amazing!

*I just ordered this hat from Etsy. Love!
*I bought this dress, in mauve, from Zara. I will wear the tie below my hips to give the illusion of a drop-waist. Now I just need to find some gloves!

Long time no see.....

*horray for the new couch!
*flashback: saddest santa ever
*amazing chalk man

Is anyone still out there? It has been ages so I just wanted to let you all know we are still alive, just havent been taking many pictures lately.