some people like to go away for the weekend... (name that movie...hint marshmallows on a stick)

we are going to run away for the weekend
we have senioritis
but are excited about grad school prospects
so we are checking out Arizona State University
they seem to have a good masters program there
and we will get to attend a presentation of research projects on friday morning
we can't wait to see aunt nettie and family and rachel too

can i just say thank goodness for lower gas prices
i think we'll save like $60 in gas this trip
so hallelujah!
I guess that is one perk of the economy taking a nose dive
but then again that is a large reason we are thinking seriously about grad school
we'll wait it out through the crappy economy and be better qualified
when it is on it's upswing
currently the options are arizona, north carolina, michigan, illinois...
i think those are the main state schools
brandon says ohio state is not an option
apparently michigan and ohio are huge rivals
kinda hilarious

hazel and i had a doctors appointment yesterday
it was relatively uneventful, but uneventful is a good thing
they basically said my blood pressure is good, her heartbeat is good, and my belly is measuring right on track for 33 weeks
i should take a new picture of my belly
oh! and she has hiccups which is supposed to be a good sign of healthy lungs

i can't wait for thanksgiving!!
good food and family
loves,
lorie

Time is ticking

Seven and a half months along
the time has gone by surprisingly fast
people are always asking me how i am doing
the update:
surprisingly well
randomly sleepy (hits me in the middle of class like i just took 3 benedryl)
wake up with and achy back
and hazel is getting so strong she squirms and makes me sick to my tummy
BUT i am still riding my bike or walking to school most days
and have been able to keep up in school
so overall, pretty much as expected

brandon is such a wonderful husband
he has been working really hard to support us
and getting record high grades this semester
all the while helping out a lot and being amazing
i really feel so lucky to have him

tonight my friend mary martha is throwing hazel and i a shower
i'm excited to have some girl time and catch up with
friends i don't get to see as often

this weekend we have a lot to do for project due next week
but then we are going to run away on a vaca
go and play in the warmth of arizona for a few days
see rachel, aunt nettie's family, and check out Arizona State University
it is one of brandon's potential options for grad school
they have a pretty good industrial design program there
and if we get residency it is more affordable than most
hopefully we can check a few more out eventually, but who knows when

our little house is coming together rather nicely
we finally got moved in 2 months late just in time for our Halloween party last week
i must say it was quite a hit
pinata was hilarious and we even let a few trick or treaters take a whack at it
i'll post pictures soon
brandon also says we need another prego photo shoot for an update
my last one was like 2 months ago
so my belly has grown quite a bit

that is my update for now, loves to all