November In Review

November simply seemed to fly by and I guess this is something we are going to have to get used to, especially with a little one in the house!  November was packed full of more doctors appointments and therapy sessions but there were also some great highlights as well.  Ricky and I attended the 237th Marine Corps Ball in Crystal City.  All of Marine Corps University was invited to this ball so consequently it was widely attended.  I estimate that there were 2,000 people in one room.  We had a great time but I would be hesitant to say it was one of the best Marine Corps events I have ever attended.  I truly enjoy small, intimate events like the Group 27 ball that I attended last year.  There were less than 100 people at last year's ball and everyone had the opportunity to chat, relax, grab and drink and let loose.  The best part was Ricky and I got to dress up and have a nice evening out with friends, and sweet Grant was tucked snug in his bed with my mom watching over him.

Ricky and I took Grant to his first Navy football game in the middle of the month. We defeated Texas State (yeah, we haven't ever heard of them either) in a bitter cold game. We attended the 73' tailgate with the Landers and the Campbells which as always, never disappoints.  They had such a variety of food and drinks that I don't think they would have eaten it all, even if the football team would have stopped by.  The night ended with dinner with Ricky's former CO, LtCol Scott "Kelpto" Cooper and Maj Chuck "Dude" Dudik, in downtown Annapolis, our fav. dinner spot.        

The month ended with spending a day talking about all of things we are thankful for.  Cathy came to visit and spend Thanksgiving with the Dolan side of the family and it was perfect.  We had 17 for dinner!  Grant started eating solids when he reached 6 months on the 20th and his first foods were pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and applesauce-very fitting for Thanksgiving.  I'd say he enjoyed his first Thanksgiving.  Just being with family, sitting around a table chatting, is one of my favorite things to do,  and having a majority of my family together was wonderful.