There is some exciting things happening around these parts............ over a month ago, Colby and I drove down to Phoenix for him to interview at Northern Arizona University's PA program. It was a quick trip; we drove down after Colby's lab class on a Tuesday and got there way late then he had to be up early for the interview which lasted until 2ish. He had a tour of the school and a group interview and a one-on-one interview. I just drove around and found some outlet malls to shop at while he was there. Then we drove back that night and got home way late. We were all pretty exhausted. Hayden stayed at Misha's house while we went so we picked her up on our way back through. Colby was pretty nervous but I'm sure he did great!
Then earlier this month the two of us flew out to Boston and drove up to Portland Maine for him to interview at the University of New England.
When we flew out there, we got to Boston about midnight on a Thursday and the line at the rental car place was SSSOOOO long and they had NO ONE helping the customers. All of the other companies had people at their desks EXCEPT for Budget. After standing in line for about 45 minutes a couple of guys from another company were able to starting helping our line and we waited another 45 minutes until we finally were helped. They upgraded our rental from an economy car to a mid-sized one and when we went out to the parking lot there was no car in the space it was supposed to be. So Colby went back in and the guy felt bad so he said, "You guys are getting a red Mustang." Ha ha.......this totally had huge pregnant mom written all over it right?!!
We went to a "social" with the 1st year students out there the next night and got to chat with them and ask them questions....I was even invited to go.......but I'm pretty sure I was the only spouse there. The next morning was his interview. It lasted until about one. So yet again, I just drove around. I stumbled upon this cemetery which was right next to the school. It was HUGE!! I drove around in it for quite a while. It has grave-sites dating back into the 1700's. It was pretty majestic looking. Seriously, the pics do not do it justice. The colors of the changing leaves everywhere in Maine were remarkable.
We are used to Utah, so when the whole drive is lined with trees and you can't even see the towns and cities you are passing through it is pretty crazy!! Yet again, the pic does not do the colors justice.
We found out just a week after the interview in Maine that he had been ACCEPTED!!! This program starts in June. We only had two weeks to pay a $1000 dollar deposit to secure his spot which was quite the feet to scrounge up but we figured it was worth the gamble because at least we were going somewhere!! The funny thing is, the night we paid the deposit, Phoenix called to tell him that he had been accepted there!!!!! This one wouldn't start until August. We are pretty excited to have a couple options on the table.......We have a lot of praying and discussion ahead of us to figure out which one will be the right fit for our family in the long run. I am very proud of Colby and can tell that he is super relieved to be in somewhere. He decided not to attend an interview that he was invited to out in Illinois because he likes these schools better and he interviews up at the University of Utah next month.
This little chick-a-dee started dance last month......it was a rough start. She was excited before she got there because her little friend Lainey is in her class but then she clammed up and got shy and didn't want to stay in there the whole time. She has improved a little every week and I think this will be good for her.
She likes trying on her dad's goggles from his Chem and micro labs. She makes a cute little mad scientist.
Also we got to start having Layne and Tayte over on Tuesdays again. She looks forward to them coming all week. I have been trying to go through letters with these two once Tayte goes to school. I have only made it to the letter D and I'm just not sure how much they are absorbing but they sure love to color the pictures!!
It's crazy to think that this one isn't going to be my baby for very much longer!! I am trying to soak up as much snuggle time as possible before our little one gets here. It's easier said than done though with working full-time.
Last weekend she was able to go spend some time with grandparents and cousins while Colby went on his last hunting extravaganza for two years and I had to work (surprise- surprise). But she always has a good time while she is in Delta- it makes me sad to think we won't be as close to home in just a few short months. I think family time is incredibly precious.
Here is a 26 week bump shot from the first of this month. I will be 30 weeks on Monday which is CRAZY!! It is certainly creeping but flying by!! Anyone who has ever been pregnant understands this contrast of time analysis regarding each pregnancy. I am feeling okay just tired and sore. I am anemic and supposed to be taking iron (which would help with the fatigue) but they make me sick to my stomach. It's definitely a catch 22. We still need to nail down a name for this little nugget....it's driving me insane not to have one figured out.
