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

Exciting White Coat CeremonyStudying

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

Lastly, a great picture of my handsome husband- now a 2nd year medical student!!!

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

I got to slip away to Dallas for a Roomie Reunion night!!! It was SO much fun and so refreshing to get to spend time with my girls...I love you all so much and am blessed to have such amazing friends!

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

Happy Mother's Day!!

We love you both so much and can't even describe the blessing that you are in our lives! You bring us great joy, love, and support and have shown us Christ in so many ways. Thank you for all that you continually do for us, for your prayers, and for helping us through every step that life brings.

A New HairDo

Well, it's been really hot here lately and Rocky has been shedding like crazy! So we knew that it was time to take him in for his summer buzz. The funny thing about shaving him is that although he appears all black, his hair is actually half gray/half black, so when shaved he is pretty much gray. This time he is more gray than ever and that makes me sad that my baby puppy is getting older! He is still in his prime though and loves to jump and play with dad!

BEFORE:
"Well hello there!"

AFTER:
"This is really awkward mom!"

And for old sentimental sake....my baby puppy in 2005 :)

Easter

Our Easter weekend was definitely not a typical one...but sadly will be typical from now on, as we are both in the medical field. I worked Thurs-Sun night, so it proved to be a long weekend as I worked about 52 hours in 4 days. Needless to say, I slept almost all day on Monday to recover! Colby had Good Friday off of class and so he was even on call with his tissue recovery company and worked a case that day. There is one advantage to being in a big church and that is that there were 6 Easter services to choose from. So I did get up a little early on Saturday evening and we went to church at the 5pm service which was just perfect as I have to be at work at 6:30pm. I loved being able to still sing and rejoice at the amazing miracle of Christ's resurrection. And I even went into work in a better mood! Another fun part was that we got to put out Easter baskets for all the kids so that when they woke up Sun. morning, they would even have one in the hospital! Pretty neat! Sorry for the bad pictures, they were taken on my phone.

"...As Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." Romans 6:4

Mandy and me with the baskets

The cute baskets!Chelsea and Mandy

Weddings!

It's wedding season again!! We had the pleasure of celebrating with my co-worker Adrianne and her husband Ruben at their wedding here in Ft. Worth a few weeks ago and then the following weekend with our good friend from Baylor, Michelle and her husband Cody in Dallas! We are so sad that they are moving to California and will miss them dearly...but you can certainly count on us visiting!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Torres!

Heme/Onc Nurses!Congratulations to the Fishers!!

The beautiful bride Michelle- we love you!