I finally received my final grade in Biochemistry this week after taking the final December 13th. A two week turn around is pretty decent for this class. Yes, I passed and received the grade I need, it's pretty much official that I'm in.
Life in dental private practice is good. I love the people I work with and we all had a blast celebrating the holidays. I went out with Dr. Barnett's office on the first night of Hannukah. I enjoyed learning more about the holiday and being out with the girls from the office. We had dinner at a hole in the wall Italian place. Dr. Barnett spoiled us with gifts and we ate bricks of death (large loaves of garlic bread with what must be a pound of butter on each serving).
Dr. Barnett's Office Celebration
Dr. Quinn took our office to a nearby spa to celebrate the end of the year and Christmas. I enjoyed a full body massage and pampering. It's always fun to get out of the office and just laugh.
We spent the week before Christmas in Texas with Tim, Audrey and Lillie and Sam. I enjoyed chatting with Audrey, hiking, checking out snakes and incorporating Lillie's daily naps into our vacation. (I really think we should get these as adults too). See Jason's recent post for more pictures.
Hiking at a Texas State Park
I was also thrilled to see Stephanie. We were able to go out to dinner and have a fabulous time. It was definitely one of the highlights of this year's Christmas. I know you are all incredibly jealous...and you should be. We have decided that we must have a roommate reunion. We though sometime in 2032 would be good, kids would be out of the house and hopefully we will be able to get the time off. Can you plan that far ahead? Of course earlier times would work to if we could pull it off. I just want to restate what we already know - you are all the best. I feel incredibly blessed to have you for friends. Few things are as valuable as knowing that despite the time and distance we still know how to have fun with one another and enjoy the ups and downs of life.
Stephanie and I Out to Dinner
Jason worked Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Thus, I drove to Madison and had dinner and fun with my family. Unfortunately, we had so much fun we forgot to call my brother who is serving a mission in Las Vegas. The poor kid definitely has middle child syndrome. We spent Christmas day sledding and cross country skiing. Rachel and I are still working on our coordination but it's a fun way to get through the winter here. It's also quiet and beautiful, two of my favorite things.
Our Gingerbread House Under Construction Christmas Day, Emily Mom and I were the Engineers
The Finished Gingerbread House
Cross Country Skiing in Sheehan Park with Mom as Photographer Christmas Day
3 comments:
Looks like you had tons of fun. And just why didn't you swing by Arizona while you were in Texas? It's only a 10-15 hour drive from Stephanie's place. I second the roommate reunion thing. That would be lots of fun.
I second the reunion idea but I veto the 2032 thing! Thats way too far out there! The kids can have some good Dad time while we have a reunion... but Mike has to finish his dissertation before we can do somethign like that. I say how about 5 years from now??
Wendi, I think you have to third the idea because I already seconded it.
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