ANNA'S ADOPTION

On New Year's Eve, I went to the doctor, then to get my nails done (most important), and then I picked up Clint and we went to Hinodes for lunch. Then picked up CB and we went to Anna's adoption. I think there were about 25 of us there! It was very heartwarming to watch, I never had witnessed anything like that before. And we were honored to be a part.

Went home after the proceedings and took a long nap, to prepare for our annual party....next blog

BARTLEY'S CHRISTMAS

We left Sunday morning from Tobi's to Texas and Sammye had a delicious turkey and dressing lunch waiting on us. Monday we drove to Hillsboro to see the family there. We had very nice visits. We had a wonderful time (other than me still being sick) and our time in Texas came to an end too quickly. We miss Texas......anyway, before I left I called and made a doctors appointment for the next day (New Years Eve). I am finally feeling better!

CHRISTMAS AT TOBI'S

I am a pitiful Grandma! I got only one picture of the kids, but then again, they were never together in one room after this picture. That is Zac, Brandon (left) and Kyli, Josh, and Megan (right). We had dinner and went back to Scott and Tobi's and opened presents. The second picture is of their new Boxer puppy, Rocky. He is the cutest thing, and I held him as much as I could. He is a sweetie. I was pretty sick, so we went to bed at midnight (Tobi is a night owl and can stay up MUCH later). We had a great day Saturday, it was cold and rainy, and we were in the living room playing Wii and the front door opens, and Tobi stares what seemed like a full minute, and then she screamed "this is the best Christmas present ever", as who was standing there? Clint, Kristin, Pancakes and Colby. They surprised us and drove down for a few hours to be with us. It WAS a great surprise and we had a blast. So, we had, 6 adults, 5 kids, and 3 dogs!! It was fun and all behaved very well, yes, even Pancakes! We left there on Sunday, back to Texas with CB's family. ...next blog!

CRAZY HOLIDAY SEASON!

Boy this was the busiest Holiday Season ever! I must plan differently or something next year! I have alot to blog, but, I also didn't have my camera at all parties! Anyway, our FIRST trip to Texas was to celebrate Christmas with my family. It was also Tobi's birthday, and she and Scott also came. Clint and Kristin were taking finals and working. We had so much fun, even sat up until 3am on Saturday night chatting (helloooooo! We are old now sibs!! We probably need our sleep!!) Anyway, I knew I could sleep all the way home. And yes we played poker, and guess who was the big winner!! ME!!!! We had so much fun!

PARTIES, MORE PARTIES! SIX!

We had a great time in Texas with my family, but more about that in another blog. We got back 15 minutes before the rain and freezing rain hit.

Monday night Kristin Bartley had a cookie exchange party, so we went to that. Lots of fun!Tonight we went to our Pastor's house, he had all the adult Sunday School teachers over for dinner. Good fellowship with people we never see as they are in their own classes. Tomorrow night, Praise Team rehearsal. Thursday, I have an office party with the Hospitalists at noon. From 3:00-4:30 the Medical Specialties managers party, some place downtown. From 4:00 to 5:30 the Primary Care managers have a party at Mr. Yens. Then, the last of this week's festivities will be a party at one of my Hospitalists' house for the Hospitalists group Saturday night.

Now besides all that, Clint is having surgery on his shoulder Friday at noon. Kristin has to work Friday and Saturday, so I will take off and be with him. Saturday, we will be with him alot, but I DO have to try and finish Christmas shopping.

So there you have it....I need a NAP!!!!!!!

NOW THAT WAS A WEEKEND!!!

WHEW! That was a crazy weekend. I believe I am getting old! Not sure I could do that often. But, it really was alot of fun! Only thing, I forgot my camera ALL WEEKEND!!!!!

Friday night we went to Highland Springs for the St. John's OB/GYN Christmas Party. The food was fabulous, as was the entertainment. It was alot of fun. Afterward, one of CB's docs had an "after party" at his home in Highland Springs. We went and it was most interesting and fun. There were alot of folks there that were not at Highland Springs, the large house was FULL! We stayed about 45 minutes.

Saturday, we slept late, cooked a late breakfast and then off to the next party. It was our Sunday School class party. If you remember in years past, we have this pair of HO HO HO boxers that we 're-gift'! Guess who got them this year? YEP! CB did! We had a great turn out and alot of fun! Then off to our next party in Marshfield to one of MY docs. Another full house, great food, great friends. The attached picture was taken there. Ty (Kristin's brother), Kristin, Clint, me and CB!

So.....I took a looooooong nap yesterday and ready to start this week. Only working 4 days, we leave Friday for Texas to celebrate Christmas with my family. I will try and remember my camera!!!!!!!!

THE START OF A BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...... it has been snowing, well, flurries mostly, all day. The ground is warm, so all we have is a dusting, but it has been in the low 30s all day! All our decorations are up and this week will be the only full week of work for me for the whole month of Decemeber. But here is my week...
Monday - I'm home after work, but I need to bake
Tuesday - First Christmas Party with the ladies I lunch with monthly, husbands included!
Wednesday - Never home on Wednesday night - Praise Team rehearsal
Thursday - Actually it is mine and Lisa Miller Conover's BIRTHDAY dinner at Nakatos (we are
running behind)
Friday - CB's department Christmas Party at Highland Springs
Saturday - TWO Christmas Parties - First will be our Sunday School class party in the afternoon.
Then on to Daryl and Taylor's (Daryl is one of my Emergency docs) for another fun
party.
Sunday - Christmas Choir Sunday!
The next weekend, off to Texas for Christmas with my side of the family....