Yup, thats how last year was for me too. But when you actually get one, it completely makes up for freezing your ass off all week. Luckily the winter has been really mild so far. Usually I wear overalls and my jacket out hunting, but its been warm enough where I only need my jacket.
My dad's deer was pretty exciting for me. I about to climb down from the stand (the sun had just set) and head for the truck when I heard my dad shoot. So I found him in the woods, and we had to track down his deer. The indian tracker inside of me came to life. I tracked the blood trail several hundred yards in the dark with nothing but a little maglite. I also completely stained my white gym shoes with blood while we field dressed it and dragged it to the truck (forgot to wear my boots).
I'm having a good time this year so far.