We had a great time at the party! I'm glad so many people were able to make it. If you missed it, you missed some of the best BBQ brisket in TX! My Dad really knows how to do it. Everyone ate well, we had lots of kids and a wonderful time. In addition to our new R1 class, I was really happy Lorena S., who will join our next class, and her husband were able to make it as well. Andy took advantage of his last FMR party opportunity too, as he will be graduating at the end of next block. David came as soon as he handed off the call pager to the night float resident. All in all, it seemed each class was well represented.

We missed Hanan and Saleh, who had a tragedy in their family this past week. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers and let's all do what we can to help them in the coming days.

Most of us had our first opportunity to meet Dr. Weaver's newly-adopted son, from Perm, Russia. It's good to see our family growing, and he is a perfect addition. There were a few new children in the new R1 class too.

Linda is talking about having end-of-rotation 2 at her house, so I'll let her keep us posted about the plans for that. Dr. Thompson also wants to have a party soon at her house and end-of-rotation 3 might be a really nice time of year for that, with her house on the water and opportunities to fish off the deck.

Thanks for coming everyone. I enjoyed having you at my home and the opportunity to spend some casual and fun time with you all.