Winter Gathering

December is full of so much hustle and bustle that Ryan's department at work has chosen to put off their Christmas party until January.  It was planned for Friday night but, thanks to the winter storm, it was pushed back to Saturday night.  Tessa spent the night with my parents and we checked in to a hotel within walking distance of the party downtown.  I have previously been too practical to spring for a hotel in my own town but Ryan was able to get a room for free and we thought it would be fun.  It was so much fun.  We checked in early and walked to a nearby tapas restaurant The Lazy Goat.  Then we made our way down the street to Zen where the party was.  Ryan works with great people and it was fun to talk, laugh, dance, eat and drink with them.  After the party closed down we passed up offers to join the after-party.  We're not used to this much excitement in one night anymore!