Around the world in 8 days.

Boy, the old southern saying "road hard and put up wet" would be apt. The hub and I took off on the 29th and drove 14 hours to Oklahoma to see the in laws and nieces. We had something planned for the entire four days we were there. The big fun thing was going to see someone I'd never heard of. This comediane named Rodney Carrington was playing at a casino, and we took the parents there for part of their Christmas. That guy was seriously funny. Nasty, but really funny. I broke even on blackjack, and got good mexican food, so a great night. In laws got me an 18k gold bracelet in Italy with some matching earings, and a Venetian glass vase, so great gifts. Then, to Texas. Our best friends of many, many years live there, and we got a hotel room in a place with an indoor pool. Their two girls (6 and 8) stayed at the hotel with us and swam a lot. We ate mexican food at least 8 times in 3.5 days, and saw "Night at the Museum" with the girls at the local Imax. It was cute. Went to the science and history museum with the kids. Then took off for a lovely 14 hour drive home. We thought we would be able to veg the next day (yesterday), but the guy who took care of our cats for us asked us over for a big football extravaganza and then we took them out to dinner for a thank you, so no sleep. Today, I had to get ready for school tomorrow, so I'm dead. It was worth it though. We had a great time, and it was the first time since the dogs died that I actually had fun. Now the next year starts. It's all nursing for the next 12 months!!!