Colt had a two week break from class for the holidays that started on Dec. 19th. I think it was a much needed break because I think he was getting a little burned out and needed to relax a little. I also took vacation from work starting on Dec. 22nd and I go back on January 3rd, which is right around the corner. It seems like we've only been off a couple days so far and vacation should just be starting but it's about time to get back to reality. We had stuff going on just about every day it seems like but now we are just relaxing and enjoying being at home and doing nothing. The week leading up to vacation was crazy at work and stressful trying to get everything done so that I could take off and not have to check emails. It was a much needed vacation from work, and I am so glad that I was able to take off while Colt was off.
Since the last thing that I blogged about was Colt's small group dinner which happened the first week of November, I figured I would do a little recap of stuff that went on besides the regular school and work. I also didn't take hardly any pictures so this is going to be a post with no pictures.
Colt started a bet with 2 guys in med school and grew out his beard for the first time. The bet was whoever shaved first, the other 2 guys got to choose their workout outfit for 2 days... Think skorts or Richard Simmons or something like that! I will blog more and post some pics of the beard later but luckily since none of the guys were going to cave, they came to an agreement at the end of Christmas break and were able to finally shave!
Colt had his new iPhone stolen at the medical school. I probably shouldn't disclose too many details on the internet but I will say it is one CRAZY story. After Colt tracked his phone, a few hours later we found it way away from the medical school in a random bush of a parking lot and now have the phone back!
Colt's team won the championship in their Intramural basketball league at school. Colt may have a few people that are not big fans of his after some of those games.
The weekend before Thanksgiving, my Aunt Mutt and Uncle Howard came down from Houston to my parents house. My cousins, Pattie and her daughter, Mollie, and Mollie's husband and son also came along. Except for at my grandmother's funeral in high school, I haven't seen Pattie or Mollie since I was probably 5 or 6 years old. It was great to get to see everyone and visit. We even watched some old home videos.
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, we went to Gerald's family's house for the annual Thanksgiving Tamale party that has become a tradition for us. We eat homemade chili, tamales and other goodies. We also go around and tell what we are all thankful for and then turn the tables and play a few competitive games of Mafia.
Thanksgiving day we went to my parents for lunch and celebrated with my family. We left shortly after lunch and went straight to Colt's parents that evening for dinner. It's great that we are able to spend a little time with both of our families for Thanksgiving. It does make for a hectic day though and a lot of food in a short period of time! Our last Thanksgiving celebration was the Saturday after in Watauga with Doyle and Judy, Colt's grandparents.
We had our first Christmas celebration on Dec. 8th with my work Christmas party at Reunion Tower. Luckily, Colt was able to make it, but as soon as it was over we headed home so he could catch up and study a little more. That night, we picked up Brock and went and ate at On the Border and hung out until Lindsey was able to meet up with us. Then we all went and looked at Christmas lights in Highland Park and Preston Hollow. It ended up being so much fun, and it might just have to become a new tradition!
That following Monday I took off and my mom and I went Christmas shopping in Rockwall and knocked almost all of our Christmas gifts out! We don't get to just spend a lot of days just the two of us, so it was great. It was definitely a FULL day of shopping though!
On the 16th, we had Colt's Sprague College Christmas Party at the Azure in Dallas. On the 17th, we went to our neighbors', Tony and Kelsey's, Christmas Party which was a lot of fun!
Colt was off after that. On the 21st, my last day of work before vacation, Colt's family came over and brought pizza for dinner. Davallen ended up staying the night with us that night. I have a few pics of Davallen and Colt playing that I will post later. The next day, the 22nd, we had dinner at Red Lobster with Colt's grandparents, Tooter and Linda, to celebrate Christmas with that side of the family. They usually celebrate on Christmas Eve and we aren't able to make it until late, if at all, so I'm glad they did an early dinner this year.
The 23rd, we celebrated Christmas Eve's Eve with our little family (which I will post details and pics of later). Then we headed to my parents to stay the night and be there for Christmas Eve with my family (more details to come). Christmas Eve night we headed straight to Colt's mom's to spend the night and be there for Christmas morning (also more details to come). After we left Colt's mom's on Christmas day, we came and spent a couple hours at our house. Then that night we went to Molly and Dennis's to visit with them and Bobby, Missy and Karsen for a little while.
On the day after Christmas, the past few years we have split up and Colt went to Watauga to see his grandparent's and I either go see or meet my family for my dad's birthday. This year we both went to Watauga for another Christmas celebration, which always consist of a game of poker. Colt plays, I watch. That night we stopped by Gerald's in Arlington. Colt was wanting to buy Gerald some basketball shoes for Christmas so we ended up at Foot Locker buying some bright blue and orange shoes which Colt also now has a pair of. Then we introduced Gerald to Nordstrom Rack, where he bought two more pairs of shoes! I think he has a different color pair of shoes for every shirt... or at least he's trying! After that, the three of us went to Pappasito's for dinner and then went and hung out a little at his apartment before we headed home.
On the 28th, we met my family in Sulphur Springs to celebrate my dad's birthday (on the 26th) and my brother's birthday (on the 28th). We met and headed to a place called Big Smith's where my dad wanted to eat. When we got there, it was closed. Then we headed to Chili's which was packed and going to be a long wait. We ended up at Juan Pablo's (the old TaMolly's) for dinner.
Now the past couple of days have been pretty low key... full of sleeping in, movies, Colt playing video games and relaxing. Hopefully I'll get all our Christmas blogged before it's time to go back to work. Then hopefully I will be more consistent in the new year about blogging and taking pics.
