I'd apologize for not blogging in ages, but I start out every post like that so I'll dive right in.
I'm in my final semester of college and will graduate in 3 weeks.
This semester has been weirdly busy and not busy at the same time.
I should explain...I am only taking one studio class this semester so in terms of having to run around like a crazy person and live on campus, I'm actually pretty relaxed on time. But then somehow despite not taking as intense classes as normal, my classes still keep me busy.
The beginning of the semester was rather calm, but then once we hit over half way through the semester, my teachers all decided that we need to have lots of papers and projects due in the next 3 or so weeks. So despite being extremely close to being done, I feel like I have a ton to do before it's over.
In case you have forgotten, I am 34 weeks pregnant (below was at 31 weeks though).
I feel quite round though luckily not horrifically round. You can thank hiking through the snow and climbing 4 flights of stairs a few times a week for that. You may ask "why not use an elevator?"
Well the elevator in the Spori building sounds like my little brothers' car, which is older than me. It sounds like death and breaks down at least once a semester, so that is why I take the stairs. Plus I suck at exercising so this keeps me active.
Garett has finally gotten his diploma!
He graduated in July, but there were all these funky complications that required him to spend the last 2 months trying to fix it. Basically it came down to this one class being wavered for basically the same class with a different number and changing his catalog year. But now he now has his bachelors in Microbiology! He's also taking a GRE prep class and we're beginning on looking at where we wants to apply to for grad school.
We just got back from Thanksgiving break with my parents. It was great to see them! I think we are more or less officially ready for our baby boy. We're even making some progress on names. Slowly, but surely.
Below is a picture of the Spori building that I get to hike up each day.
Pretty, but tiring.
This is the time of year that I always get a bit nostalgic. 3 years ago I met my in-laws for the first time and I was terrified. Garett and I had been only dating a few weeks and I was scared they wouldn't like me. Luckily they were extremely sweet to me and Grandma and Grandpa Bonds opened up their home to me and they all made me feel welcomed.
This is a picture of the apple orchard where Garett and I first met and then later he proposed to me here. It's beautiful, quiet and will always have a place in my heart. It's where everything started for us and I could not be more grateful for the events that led to us meeting.
We used to take walks all over Rexburg, even in the snow. This was one of the place we would walk to on the outskirts of town. Looking back we must have really wanted to spend time together to walk that far in the freezing Rexburg weather in the evenings. I'm not sure you could get me to do that anymore, or at least not after dark.
We're preparing for a new chapter in our lives and to be honest I am actually pretty excited. I'm extremely grateful for a husband and best friend that keeps me level headed. I'm grateful that we have the same goals and dreams that we can work on together. He lifts me up in every way and makes me better than I ever could be alone. So though the future is still a bit unknown and parenthood will be a challenging adventure, I am not scared. I know Garett will always be here by my side and we will embark on this adventure together. This season I am grateful for my little family and how it is growing. I love our little boy and I am excited to meet him. I could not ask for a better support system, especially as I work to finish my Bachelor's degree and play host to a very sweet baby boy for a few more weeks.
I hope y'all had a nice Thanksgiving with delicious food and good company. I hope you remembered to give thanks for the blessings and people in your lives.
I guess this is a belated Happy Thanksgiving.
Have a great week y'all!
-Megan
