D2 Christmas Party 2009

So another year has gone by, and like all worthwhile traditions that involve food, friends, and fun - it was time for our annual D2 Christmas party. Cheryl and I decided that we would invite everyone over to our place for some drinks and a chance to carpool, considering the restaurant was in Marina Del Rey. Unfortunately, the fellas in the picture below were the only ones to make it. But hey, someone had to eat the meat and cheese platter.


Enjoying some Petron (agh) and complimenting Yazan on a very nice polo/sweater combo he had going on. Troy, of course, was holding his own with the pink tie.

The party was at the C & O Trattoria, not the Cucina - which is located more inland along Washington blvd.

The two lovebirds who, we're are excited to say - just got engaged over the winter break. Congratulations! I bet you the ring was practically burning a hole in his pocket. Jacque and JP make a wonderful couple and will be very happy together.

Gina and Tori - always the life of the party. It was at about this time that the whole restaurant erupted in a chorus of "That's Amore" by Dean Martin. There was cheering of wine glasses, music in the air, and the smell of C&O's famous garlic rolls - what a night to remember.

Yazan my MAIN MAN! Looking good my friend.

A wonderful time with some fantastic friends. Cheryl and I are so blessed.

Kenji and Liane couldn't make it due to a pair of missing car keys (which were fortunately found the next day). Shaheen was on his way out of town for a volunteering missions trip to Peru - that guy, always getting things done. Much respect.