Dress to impress update: A few days before the new year we spent a little time out in the sticks for our first annual Boone Retreat. It was nice just to get out-of-town for a spell and relax by the fire. Oh, and we even hit the slopes – my first time on skis in over 20 years. Classic.

Boone Retreat 2011

Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne! Happy New Year everyone!

Raucous before the Caucus at the World Food Prize Building

And since today was the last day before our long Christmas break comes to an end, we decided to treat ourselves this morning with a little French breakfast from Tartine.

Tartine, 12695 University Avenue, Clive

Resolutions, resolutions – where to start. This year, my main goal is to get (and stay) in shape. It all starts out tomorrow, the first day back to work in the new year. Both Marcus and I are vowing to eat healthier and workout more often. I’ll even go one step further to say that I would like to get to the point this year where I actually enjoy running. I know this may take some time, but I think 2012 is the year. I better start stretching now because I’m sure I’ll be a hurtin’ after tomorrow’s workout. But a good thing to remember: Rome wasn’t built in a day.