2003-12-23 18:51:49

Hello friends and family! Pat and I had a great weekend this past weekend. I realize that it is now Tuesday night, but I was a little under the weather the past couple days with a cold, so I didn't feel much like coming up with any witty commentary.

Friday night, we went over to Mike and Holly's for a holiday party extravaganza. It was great to officially congratulate Mike on receiving his PhD in monkeybrainology and celebrate the yule-tideness of Jesus' birthday. It was a really nice time. They had a lovely Christmas tree and a roaring fire, as well as cheeses and sausages. Pat and I had so much fun, we didn't leave until 5ish. We stepped outside to a deep, fluffy snowfall. It was truly beautiful.

Our friend George is moving to NYC this week, so Saturday night a bunch of us met up at Mex, where I renewed my love afair with vodka. I got to hang out with some of co-workers that I don't get to spend nearly enough time with otherwise (you'd think 40 hours a week would be enough). Mex was nice and quiet, and the night ended with street meat - just the way I like it.

Other than that, I have been baking, and making Chex Mix, and wrapping presents, and working. Oh, and trying to stay out of trouble. I just want to thank everyone for all of the great holiday cards. We have them all displayed, and just looking at them makes me smile. If we don't get a chance to see you before Wednesday, have a wonderful Christmas day. Please be safe and happy, and don't eat too much!

-Fran