Acquisitions Pro forma results (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Business Combinations [Abstract]      
Revenue $ 792,626 $ 738,918 $ 638,283
Net income attributable to common unitholders $ 41,951 $ 47,511 $ 28,438
Net income per common unit - basic (in dollars per share) $ 1.41 $ 1.88 $ 1.13
Net income per common unit - diluted (in dollars per share) $ 1.41 $ 1.40 $ 1.03