Friday, June 26, 2009

Doneski.

doneski
Main Entry: ness
Pronunciation: duh'nes'skE
Function: noun, verb, adjective
Etymology: Southern Dialect, from the addition of the suffix -ski to the word "done."
1. to be brought to a finish or end, usually in rapid secession.
2. the state or aura of being done.

That's right- you read it correctly. As I'm typing this, Colby is finishing up his last test from his first year of medical school!! Whoohoo! One year down, 3 to go! I am so so so stinkin' proud of him and all the hard work that he has put in. If he was punching a time clock for the number of hours he has spent in class, studying, and volunteering- he would well surpass a 40 hour work week. He started the year the 2nd week of July last summer, got 2 weeks over Christmas and has gone all the way through today- talk about mega semesters...sheez!
He "technically" gets 4 weeks off of class, but he'll spend the next 2 weeks working with a Family Practice physician and then 2 official weeks off and we're going on Vacation, I can't wait! Way to go Colb-I'm so amazed at the way that you've made learning your personal ministry so that you can be equipped to be the best doctor possible, your future patients are so lucky to have someone so devoted to their care. Thanks everyone for your prayers and encouragement, we couldn't have made it this far in the journey without you! Here's a few highlights of the first year...

His White Coat with the school in the background
Studying
More of the same
Studying, Whoa-changing it up a bit in a different room
Studying even when we were away for a weekend"Why are you taking my picture? I know you're just going to put this on your blog"- bingo! I do not disappoint! :) But doesn't he look cute with his stethoscope studying for is physical assessment exam?Yep, that's an osteopathic manipulation table in my living room so he could study for the practical exam

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Oh Blog- How I have Missed Thee....

I can't believe it's been so long since I've blogged! After finishing up my finals, I was non-stop for 2 weeks of freedom (besides work) and then plunged into another semester over the summer. I'm taking Nursing Research and it's been going ok thus far. It's nice to be taking only one class with working, etc. I've decided to update our whereabouts with pictures and brief descriptions since I'm SO far behind! We've attended lots of fun weddings, had lots of great visitors, and gotten to spend time with friends here as well. Colby has 2 more weeks of school left and we're counting down the days!! Yes, he's still in school in the middle of June and is pretty much the only medical school in TX still finishing out the year...geez louise this has been a long haul. "Summer" is right around the corner though! :) a.k.a-2 weeks off and vacation!
Congratulations Mr. & Dr. Finney!
So good to see these sweet old friends (Ash, Meesh, Crystal)
Kaylan & Austin came to Ft. Worth!
Nadine and Andy also came to Ft. Worth, yummy Simply Fondue! :)
Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Partenza!!!
It was such a blessing to celebrate with one of my lifelong friends Elizabeth and a wonderful wedding weekend in Wimberly,TX with lots of family and friends
The Whole Fam
We got to enjoy a yummy Italian dinner on the porch of Nonna Tata (a cute little restaurant in FW) and toast to Blake & Lauren's engagement and upcoming wedding
Colby and I celebrated our 4th Anniversary! I can't imagine life with anyone else. Thanks for loving me, making me feel beautiful, making me laugh endlessly, for working your buns off at school, and above all honoring God's plan for our lives and leading me in our relationship with Him. I will love you forever!!
My beautiful daisies and card waiting for me when I got home from work that morning. :)
Yum...crab legs are my favorite! (Had to pose with this ridiculous bib they gave me)
The Brownlee Fam also came to visit!!!
Kaylan and me in downtown Ft. Worth
Congratulations Dr. Rebeccah B. Baucom!! We are SO proud of you!
This was at her celebration party in Dallas
AND we got to see Paige and Jarod at the Galleria while we were in Dallas. Look at that cute little belly, she is beautiful! Did I mention our sweet little niece-to-be? We are SO excited!
Last but not least, my cousin Troy & Irene got married last weekend and we got to spend time with the whole family celebrating their wedding. Congrats!
A blurry one
And a cropped one- take your pick!
Well....that brings us up to speed! Sorry for such a long post! :)
-JB