The end of Wisconsin

Hooray for Holidays! If this doesn't get you in the spirit then nothing will.

I realize this blog entry is rather late (sorry, Nancy :) My remaining time in Wisconsin was filled with fun activities such as Secret Santa parties, Kathy Fry evenings, Christmas Eve Mass, skiing with Tim, and the Dolan family visit. It was bittersweet to leave because I will miss some of my friends sorely, I already do!

Ann and I chilling at Kathy Fry night. We totally look like we could be sisters here. She has become a dear friend, and I'm so glad. I'm not sure I could have made it these two months without Tim. You're definitely in my top three funniest people! Thanks for being my friend even during my grouchy moods and opinionated rantings. :)

Don't let this picture deceive you. Tim checked in everyday for the Jesus section of our show, but he skipped Christmas Eve mass -- a wolf in sheep's clothing!!!!Our Christmas Eve mass group. It was a beautiful service and a beautiful message of hope! Afterwards, Kevin made us Christmas Eve "snacks". Check out that plate of meatballs! It was deliciously filling. Luke and Matt completely agreed. Homemade pizza went along with the pasta perfectly!

Our Secret Santa Party was lots of fun despite the fact that two hours before it my Secret Santa tricked me into thinking that he wasn't coming so I assumed I wasn't getting my present -- the one I thought I was getting -- sweater socks. I acted awful before the party. Tim said I acted like Josie, my 23 month old niece. Tim gave me a stern talking, and I calmed down and went happily to the party and boy am I glad. The food was great and so was the party. Tim got new Nikes from his secret santa -- Jake.

And my secret Santa got me.....the sweater socks!!!!!! and a bottle of wine. Gotta love Mike D. Shawn and I enjoying the party -- the food and the company. Marianna and I -- the sassy ethnic girls. Luke, the sweet Kentucky boy. If I write a nice KY song, it will be dedicated to you :) Wow, how many faces can we fit in one photo. Casey and Brent are the bottom two. They are a great couple, and I hope our audition trip is still on!Alyssa, Ann, and I -- the three "older women" of the cast.

One of my favorite parts about this night was seeing old friends I had lost touch with. Jason W. was one of them. It was so good to catch up and hear his happy laugh. Angie was there for the party too. We always love having her there. And the other surprise was..... Carol, my roomate from last year! It was wonderful seeing her again. She's a fun and crazy woman.

One of my last nights in Wisconsin was one of my best there because the Dolan family visited. I had not seen them since 2005. Tim's family is as fun as he so our dinner at the Chop House (thank you, by the way) was amazingly delicious and hilarious. I hope to see you again but sooner than 5 years from now!

And what can I say? I got two months with one of my favorite friends. I was sad to say goodbye, but I've no doubt I'll see you again, and hopefully, Lindsey too

After telling Tim goodbye, I headed back for one last hang with the cast that was left at the bunny hut.

And the page turns.....