July Newsletter

July Newsletter

Memorial Day BBQ

Where: The Savikko's home sweet home
When: Monday @ 3pm

Come join us for some food, drinking, games, music, and good times with everyone! We'll have some beer, wine and liquor. You're more than welcome to bring some sides, desserts, favorite drinks and family & friends! The more the merrier :) Just give me or Jason a heads up so no one goes home hungry!

merlynsamayoa@yahoo.com

RSA Pedicure!

Join us for a pedicure sponsered by the Tarrant County Medical Alliance!  It's at Hollywood Nail on Camp Bowie, at 2:00 PM on April 24th.  You must RSVP to sgbrinker@gmail.com, as space is limited!

This is how you do it.

Ruby (daughter of K. and A. Brantly of Fort Worth) and Ollie (son of J. and S. Brinker also of Fort Worth) are pleased to demonstrate the proper use of a jump-a-roo.

Ruby: First, you have to get your feet underneath you.
Ollie: Like this?
Ruby: Yes, that's right. Now you hold on tight... bend your knees...

Oh, and don't forget the best part. These lights flash when you do it right.

Now, JUMP!

Ruby: That's it! Isn't it fun?!

Ollie: Wow! It sure is! Thanks, Ruby!
Ruby: Any time, pal. Any time.

Christmas Cookies!

Earlier this month, the RSA got together with the kiddos for some Christmas fun.  We went over to Katie Hake's house to decorate Christmas Cookies!  Here is what ensued:

Katie and her daughter Julia welcomed us all into their beautiful home

She and Rhoda had already baked Christmas cookies!

The kids had a blast decorating their cookies with frosting and sprinkles:

The results! 

yum....

Evelyn agrees :)

Game Night- Ornament Exchange Party

I just wanted to let everyone know it's at my house. Please feel free to contact me at merlynsamayoa@yahoo.com for an address, directions or questions.
Details are in the RSA newsletter and we hope to see everyone here!!

-Merlyn

Be an Elf!

Volunteer Services is looking for a few elves to help with this year’s toy distribution. If you're feeling especially filled with the holiday spirit, why not give some time during the month of December. Santa is coming to JPS early this year. He’ll arrive Dec. 19 to give toys to our outpatient pediatric patients. The Volunteer Services Department needs help with sorting and moving toys, and of course with giving them out on the big day. Those of you who draw the envy of all of your co-workers with a desk that is organized and junk drawer with pens and pencils lined up neatly in a row call or e-mail Yvonne Kyle (x1590). If your messy desk is covered in paper and you still want to help anyway, go ahead and call Yvonne. She needs your help, too. All volunteers are required to go through orientation, which begins next week. Hurry, we’ll need your name by Thursday, Dec. 3!

December Newsletter

December Newsletter

Merlyn's 24th Birthday!

On Thursday, December 17th I turn 24! In celebration of one year away of mid twenties, I'd like to spend the night with good friends and a lot of laughs! I'd like to extend an invitation to everyone in rsa and spouses and friends to Downtown Fort Worth. We are starting at Flying Saucer at 7 for a quick drink and dinner. Then heading to Curtis Needs A Ride at Four Day Weekend for only 10 dollars a person for a show at 8pm. I plan on heading over to Four Day at 7:45pm. The show ends at 9:30 so we will head to The Library for 1.50 drinks after. If any of you don't drink or don't want to be around it, just come out for the comedy show, you won't be dissapointed!! I hope to see y'all there!
RSVP at merlynsamayoa@yahoo.com just so I know to look for you if you do come!
P.S. Please do not feel obligated to buy me a gift. All I want are good friends around me for my birthday. :)

-Merlyn

Steam Cleaner?

Does anyone have a steam cleaner I may borrow? I have some upholstery that is no longer able to withstand my toddler. She needs a pick-me-up. I will pick up and return in great condition! Thanks!

Craft Day Pics??

...Or should I say Twilight T-Shirt making day pics?? :)

Whoever has pictures, can you post them??  I want to see!  Thanks!
S

Jingle Bash!

If anyone's looking for free, fun entertainment this weekend!

November Newsletter

November Newsletter

Pumpkin Carving!

Pumpkin Carving is So Much FUN!




Ollie likes it too :)

Thanks to Amber for hosting! I personally think the monster is the best, although the pumpkin eating a pumpkin is pretty cool, too.

New Title

It has come to our attention that the title that announces this blog, "Resident Spouse Alliance," may strike fear in the heart of those among us who are unmarried. So much so, in fact, that others may feel excluded from exciting festivities, like a pumpkin-carving party, for instance. I move we change the name to "Resident Support Alliance," "JPS Support Team," "The John Peter Smith Group to Tend To, Care For, Feed, and in Any Other Possibly Helpful Way Support the Residents of John Peter Smith Hospital by Those Who Love Them."
Or something like that.
Do I hear a second?
Do I hear a better suggestion?

Thursday Night Comedy at Four Day Weekend with Curtis Needs a Ride!

Curtis Needs a Ride- Improv Comedy

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Curtis-Needs-a-Ride/23647727100?ref=search&sid=42000058.376466352..1&v=wall


Check out their Facebook page and head on down to Four Day Weekend Thursday night comedy show for just $10!!!

One of the members of this comedy team works with me and so I have become a follower of their improv comedy.

I went to the show last Thursday and my mouth was sore from so much laughing. It is truly worth the $10 spent to have a night out with good friends and many laughs. You may even get called up on stage!

I want to dedicate a night where the RSA group can go. If you love to laugh, you'll love this show!


P.S. They did say paying $20 for the weekend shows are definitely worth it!

BYOP

That's right! Bring your own pumpkin!

It's time for the annual JPS Pumpkin-carving party!

This is your chance to transform one of these...

into this:

Or, if you like spooky, one of these:

Silly?

Is anyone up for a challenge?

I dare you!

Let me not forget to mention, there will be food:

If you bring it. Potluck style. There will be drinks and desserts. If you want anything more than that, please feel free to bring it.
Also, bring your knives!

When:
Saturday, October 24
6:00 pm

Where:
16 Cliffside Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76134

Email amberjoyc(at)yahoo(dot)com for directions. See you all there!

JPS: Working 30 hours? We'll cut dinner and limit your food purchase.

Is anyone else annoyed that JPS has cut back on cafe hours, the lunch budget and the amount of food that can be purchased at once? The cafe hours are now only for breakfast and lunch, so when are they able to eat dinner on call? I refuse to accept McDonalds is their only course of food when they used to have salads and subs (healthier options) in the cafe. The budget has been cut, which is also rediculous expecially for those living alone who don't have time to cook because they are so sleep deprived. They have now also limited how much you can buy at once. If someone is on call and they have closed down for dinner, they should be able to purchase to main entrees. Is there anyway RSA can e-mail JPS to express to them our concerns for our interns and residents? They should reevaluate their cafeteria. A lot of patients and families could benefit from that too, it's not just the employess. Although, I feel that these cutbacks are hitting the employess the most.

Thanksgiving Plans

Dear friends,
The holidays are quickly approaching, and I know many of us are miles away from family and vacation time doesn't always correlate to holidays. I want to extend a special invitation to my home for Thanksgiving Day. I'll be cooking up a storm. So please come if your spouse is working, if you are far away from home, if you'll be alone, or if you're just plain hungry. But try to let me know ahead of time so I can know how big of a turkey to roast.
Email me at amberjoyc(at)yahoo(dot)com if you are interested in coming. Even if your spouse is off but you're still a long way from family. All are welcome.
Happy holidays,
Amber Brantly

Oliver is here!!

Just letting you gals know that he is here! We're all excited to meet Sara and Jared's baby boy :) Welcome to this world Ollie, you have great parents!