- Spur is growing. He got his first bath. His great-Aunt Betty also sent him a care package full of toys, half of which are already littered around the living room floor in the form of stuffing. He can go up stairs now, but still not down them; he like chasing leaves that have fallen off of trees; and his affinity for strangers and other (bigger) dogs has earned him his share of new friends and also poundings.- Youth Group is going well! The Beach Retreat was a couple weeks ago, but we didn't make it because I was sick, so Kyle made me stay in bed and rest (against my wishes, but he was quite persistent) ;)
- On Monday, Kyle was promoted from Ensign to Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG)! There was a ceremony on his ship for all the promoted Ensigns, so I took a long lunch to be able to go. Two chiefs put on his new shoulder boards, and I got to put on his new cap. I'm so proud!- Speaking of work, mine has been going steadily downhill. My resignation letter is written, and all that has to be done now is turn it in. I'm looking forward to putting more time towards our home and perhaps being a part-time employee somewhere (I think cashiering at Piggly Wiggly would be fun... "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton" style.) :)
- Thanksgiving in Charleston was a great one this year, although we did miss our families. We bought a dinner at Piggly Wiggly... a whole turkey, gravy, green beans, rolls, dressing... the whole shebang. I made some mashed sweet potatoes, and three of Kyle's shipmates/friends came over. Since we had purchased our Thanksgiving meal, we asked that they either bring a few bucks or a dish. I was pleasantly surprised by their spinach casserole, butternut squash, and Martha Stewart dressing. The skies were clear and blue and sunny, and the temperature couldn't have gotten higher than 65. After a late lunch, we went out to throw the football, and Spur turned out to be a stellar monkey in the middle ;) Once the cold (and another dog flattening our football) drove us back inside, we spent the night cheering on the Longhorns while playing Risk until 1am.
- And while we're on the topic, the Longhorns played as stellarly against the Aggies as could have been done, but it didn't seem to me to be quite stylistic enough to earn the style points needed to come out on top of this three-way-tie-BCS-debacle. Seriously. What the heck.
- Now, as Black Friday comes to an end, Tax-Free- Firearm- Weekend in South Carolina is just beginning. Today, I became the proud new owner of a pink Smith & Wesson "Lady Smith".38 special. It'll only be a matter of time before I spin it around my forefinger like an old western pro. :)Three more week until Kyle and I are headed home, and we can't wait to see everyone! A South Texas Christmas will be the perfect break from this cold that we've been waiting for.
