i missed my calling.

in another life, i'd be joining these lovely ladies in the giant margarita for a massive new year's eve bash

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

the bizcochitos and minted nuts are made, the kids are out of school, our anniversary has passed...so here is wishing you all a very merry christmas and, in case i don't post again before the new year, a happy 2012. go out and enjoy winter!

image fail

pop, 1978

my dad had a massive equipment failure the day this was taken and i'd so love to know how to use photoshop well enough to fix this image. any ideas?

UPDATE! a new friend in london, mike s., very kindly worked on this image...and his results are astounding:

honestly, i'm completely blown away by the results. my mom is going to freak. out. thank you, mike!