Past Few Weeks

The past few weeks have been very busy like always, but I managed to squeeze in a little bit of free time to enjoy a day at the zoo for my nephew's birthday, Hargreave's Day (which is pretty much like a field day for the pharmacy school), and time in Clay County to go on my first turkey hunt.

A few weekends ago, my family and my sister-in-law's side of the family met at the Montgomery Zoo to celebrate Mark's 3rd birthday. It was a perfect day. The weather was cool and the park wasn't too busy. Mark blew out his candles around lunch, we ate cake, then enjoyed the park the rest of the afternoon. I can't believe he's already 3....Weeeell, not really. Actually, his birthday is April 30th. Rachel decided we should celebrate his birthday a month early since little JB might decide to make his debut around that time and rain on Mark's parade. :) He didn't know the difference and HE LOVED IT!

On April 7th, the HSOP held it's annual Hargreave's Day instead of classes (YEA!). Hargreave's is a much anticipated day when all the classes and faculty meet at Kiesal Park in Auburn to compete against each other in different field events in hopes of earning bragging rights for an entire year.
The field events are tug-of-war, wiffle ball, kickball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, and the Beat Bama Food Drive also contributes points (whichever class raises the most pounds of food). Well, let's just say it can get very intense...the P3s were up to defend their 2 year title. But unfortunately for them, my class, the P2s won this year! We were so excited!

AND ON APRIL 10th, I WENT ON MY FIRST TURKEY HUNT AND ACTUALLY GOT ONE! As you know, hunting is something Adam and I enjoy doing together. I've deer hunted since high school, but since I met Adam I have always told him I wanted to go turkey hunting. After 4 turkey seasons together, he finally took me this year. It was so exciting. Adam called in the turkey, I made the shot, and his dad videoed it all. He actually called in 3 gobblers which made it even more exciting. I'm glad he was the one to take me on my first turkey hunt. He was such a good teacher! :) Turkey season is almost over, so now we are looking forward to the summer...going to the river and a little time for some fishing. He should feel very lucky I enjoy outdoor activities. Ha! He has my parents and two brothers to thank for that...

School is FINALLY winding down...just 5 more exams, 3 quizzes, and 2 papers to go. There are 20 more days until I am done with this semester, my P2 year, and summer will finally be here! These last 20 days cannot go by fast enough...

Wonderful Spring Break & An Even Better Day of Birth

Today was the first day back to school from a wonderful week long spring break. The first weekend of spring break, Adam and I went to a BEAUTIFUL wedding for some of our good friends (Wesley and Kathryn Pack). The wedding was so sweet and everything was gorgeous. I don't think it could have been more perfect. The best part was getting to spend time with some of our other close friends that were also at the wedding.

During the week, I spent most of my time in Clay County with Adam and his family.

And the last weekend of spring break, I was a hostess for the first of many wedding showers for my good friend, Samantha. I am excited for her and so happy I am going to be a part of her big day by being one of her bridesmaids. The shower was a monogramming shower. It was such a cute idea and was really fun. I'm so glad I finally got to meet the other bridesmaids. Can't wait until December 18th
Well, spring break was amazing followed by an even more amazing 24th birthday! I cannot believe it...I am 24 years old! As I've said so many times before, time FLIES! So many friends and family have made me feel so special over the last few days and today. It has definitely reminded me how blessed I am to have such wonderful people in my life. My parents drove to Auburn yesterday to celebrate. Adam, my brother and his wife (Chris and Rachel), and my sweet nephew (Mark) were also a part of the birthday festivities. We went out to eat. Then, headed back to Chris and Rachel's to cut the cake. The best birthday present was learning that my other older brother (Nick), who lives in South Carolina, will soon be living closer to us! He is moving to Atlanta. Since he has lived in SC, we haven't gotten to see him much because it is so far. But now, he will be so much closer and I AM SO EXCITED!

With all that said, I guess now it's time to get back to the reality of pharmacy school, studying, and awaiting the arrival of the newest addition to the Bazzell family. My nephew...due around the end of April.

Lately...

It's been a while... I thought I would update since I promised I would more often throughout the semester. Unfortunately, I don't have much...

Lately, I've been carrying on with my usual schedule of study-eat-sleep-take test-repeat. I enjoy school and being a student, but I will be so glad when this year is OVER! When I complain, my mom always reminds me of how much I am going to miss school and learning. I know she is right so I try (keyword: TRY) to enjoy studying and getting to learn so much. :)

Even though I should have been studying like the rest of my classmates for a test that is tomorrow, Friday night I went to Clay County to spend time with Adam and his family. It was too much fun!!! Andrew and Autumn (Adam's brother & his wife) invited Adam and me, Ben and Wendy (Adam's other brother & his wife), and Matt and Cara (Adam's cousin & his wife) for dinner and to play games. We played Battle of the Sexes...which is so HARD by the way! However, it was soooo funny trying to guess the answers. We decided they should make a redneck version for us. :) Can't wait for next time!

In late April, I am expecting another nephew!!! I absolutely cannot wait for Jeffrey Bunton (JB) Bazzell to get here.

Well, I know I'm boring, but that's all I've got for now. I guess I need to go study for that test that is tomorrow. Until later...

New Year, New Semester

During the Christmas break from school, 2010 finally arrived! Adam and I spent New Year's Eve with many of our good friends. It's always fun to get together as a group. I can't wait for our next gathering and the annual beach trip. ;)

In addition to spending the new year with friends, of course Adam and I have hunted a lot despite the FREEZING weather. It snowed in Clay County (where Adam is from) and actually stuck in many places for a few days due to the cold temperatures. The green fields were so pretty. I love the snow, especially since it's such a rare occurrence here in the south.

Well, with the new year comes a new semester and I plan to try harder to update my blog more often than I did last semester. With classes starting back today, I'm getting back in the school/study mode. I'm going to miss spending time with my family and Adam, reading, and hunting. But, for now I guess it's back to the books!

Christmas Eve

Tonight I spent Christmas eve with my "second family" (The Laliberte's). Each year, since my family celebrates Christmas on Christmas day, I usually spend Christmas eve with one of my best friend's (Jeni) family. Jeni has been one of my best friends since kindergarten. On Christmas eve I usually watch Jeni open her gifts from Santa and her parents. :) Then we exchange our gifts to each other. I am so thankful for her family and our friendship.