Our Friends Are Having A Baby!

While Chris and I have been busy in Poland - two of our closest friends have been busy making babies! Well, 1 baby - a little girl! We couldn't be happier for Jay and Kim who are expecting their first child this spring so we went in with our friend Doran on a surprise baby shower get together for them. We are lucky to have such amazing friends to "shower" them with love and lots of memories.

In December, they didn't know the sex of Baby Waynick so we went with a yellow, grey gender neutral theme. Had to give it to the hubs - he picked out bib in the middle all on his own: "Here comes trouble"

Little Onsies...so cute and tiny

Our creative friends made balloon babies.

Yellow and Grey Baby Theme

Cigars to celebrate for the men - the big one was for Daddy Waynick

Beans, Coleslaw, Slow Roasted Pulled Pork layered in Mason Jars - Ummm Amazing - invented by Doran

Doran putting together his masterpiece of pork and Jeff making a dangerously good drink of lemonade vodka and tea

Who doesn't love opening presents?! 

 

Polish Vodka for the Pops

 Since we went with a co-ed get together - we kept the activities to a minimum but had to have a few.

Baby Shower Activity: I created note cards and envelopes labeled 1-18. We had everyone pick a year and write a birthday message to future Baby Waynick and then seal the card. Each birthday, they can open the card for that year till their kid turns 18. Gotta give it to our friends for being creative and having fun with it! Jay & Kim may want to screen some of them before sharing with Baby Waynick.

 

Baby Shower Game: Name that poop. I melted candy bars in diapers and they had to guess what filled each diaper. Sniffing, licking and touching are encouraged. Some of them just looked wrong. 

Tasty too!

  Cheers to everyone who came out to celebrate - it was a perfect day and awesome to all be together!

 WE LOVE YOU WAYNICKS - CONGRATULATIONS!

Happy New Year From New York City

Happy 2014 from The Hamricks! May your year be filled with happiness, love, good health and spent creating new memories that will last a lifetime!

The Hamricks ringing in 2014 (Photo Credit: Melanie)

We Wish You A Merry Christmas From Wroclaw

There is no better time of year.  Christmas Time - It's my favorite season. There is nothing I love more than the warmth and love the holidays bring to families all around the world. This year, Chris and I are headed back to the States to be with our family and friends but first, we took in all the sights and entertainment of Wroclaw's Christmas Market.

Stop in for some mulled wine - warms you right up

Santa - looks like you have a dready beard

Now that's an elf on a shelf

 The Many Food Vendors Around the Square:

Wroclaw's 2013 Christmas Mugs - you put down a 10zl deposit with your drink - if you return the mug, you get your money back, if not - you keep the mug - I kept my mug!

The Streets Around the City are Lined with Lights:

Christmas markets line the streets of cities all around Europe. If you have not been able to experience one yet - maybe ask Santa for a trip next year. It's a great way to celebrate the Christmas season and pick up gifts for family and friends! Click here for Wiki's history of the Christmas Markets.

Travelers Tip: Most cities begin setting up their Christmas markets at the end of November. So if you don't want to be away from home for the holidays, look to book your trip earlier - you get the best of both worlds.