First we have Joyce with Congressman-elect Jon Runyan. Jon is such a kind and gentle and sincere man. Capitol Hill is going to be a better place when he gets there. We were honored to have him at our home.
Former New Jersey Assembly Speaker Chuck Haytaian asks Governor Jim Florio a question he says he has been waiting 20 years to ask while Lucinda Florio looks on! I know the question and I know the answer, but I am not saying.
Trenton's best lobbyist, Russ Bent, surrounded by two beautiful women: His wife Kay and J. Seward Johnson Jr. attorney extraordinaire Betsy Sweetser.
MY Assemblyman, Jack Conners, and his wife Rosemary with longtime friends from Virginia Mark and Debbie Norman.
Former Collingswood Mayor and current Camden County Counsel Mike Brennan with former Florio Chief of Staff Joe Salema and his "friend" Marcy Dalsey.
New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute President and CEO David Knowlton imparts sage counsel to Dilworth Paxson Attorney Brett Wiltsey and Brett's wife and Brennan Daughter Meredith.
ESPN's Sal Paolantonio and wife Lynn.
Our "Doctor Neighbors" Dave and Liz Rosvold talk healthcare with Dave Knowlton while I pretend to understand what they are discussing.
I make a rather dramatic point to my friend, mentor and best "gut" politician in New Jersey, Speaker Chuck Haytaian while son Darrell listens in.
Quality Institute Chief of Staff Allison Dubois and husband Rick looking splendid by the fireplace.
Children. There were so many children! (And we loved every minute of it.)
A congressman-elect, a former governor and a former speaker discuss policy?
Our Lady of Lourdes lobbyist Jim Wallace with me, Runyan and Knowlton.
We LOVE it that our daughters' friends join us every year, even if they are goofy.
But some of them get it from their parents. Our friends Ken and Barb McMillan.
Every Republican's favorite Democrat, Karin Elkis, with husband and new Florio partner Steve Weinstein.
My (new and improved) train set.
And the world's largest Antipasti salad (with its creators).
Have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year. See you all next year.