High Five for Friday

1. Sunday, we were invited to be a part of a friend's engagement. Hannah and Adam have been dating a while, and it was only a matter of time for him to "pop the question." He secretly invited many of their friends and divided us up into three groups: friends from around the time they started dating, friends from a duplex several lived at in Auburn (girls on one side, guys on the other) plus other Auburn friends (us), and then current Birmingham friends and family. Lots of people fell into lots of categories, because these two are amazing people who you can't help but love. Groups of friends were stationed at 3 locations, and Hannah was driven to each site, then finally came back to her apartment (the last stop with more friends and their families) where Adam was, then he said lots of sweet things - some loud enough for all of us to hear, some just for Hannah - and got on one knee. She said "yes," and the room burst into cheers. It was wonderful and beautiful to witness all of the love in the room - not only the emotions between Adam and Hannah at such a special moment, but the fact that they were surrounded by SO many of us that love them dearly as well.

2. Monday I started back to school. This semester will be difficult and busy, for sure, but we are finally getting to learn how to use our equipment, gain some hands-on learning, and some clinic time! (Real patients!! Well, not our patients, but at least we get to interact with them!)

3. I got some new boots! I know, a little premature considering fall/winter isn't here yet. But I looked last year and never found a pair I liked, then I saw a pair while online browsing. They are Keens, which I've never worn before, so I guessed at my size based on reviews, found the best price (Amazon, duh), and used some promos on I had accumulated (I love you, Amazon). The result: a very good price on leather boots. They came yesterday. I'm going to wear them around the house a bit to make sure they are keepers.

4. Jesse played ultimate frisbee again this week. (I think I've mentioned that before.) He's loving it. He comes home so sore each time - says there are several "fit" high school kids he tries to keep up with, which made him realize he wasn't as "in shape" as he thought. ;)

5. Last night we joined my class and the 1st year students at the Baron's game, and had a fun time together outside of class getting to know the incoming students and giving them tips and advice to make it through!

Sorry, not a very interesting week. It's all kind of been a blur as I've been getting back into the routine of school and trying not to fall behind on the first week. You should fill up the comments below with your high for the week to balance things out around here!