What lucky folks we are!

These two pictures pretty much sum up our week. The first is of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, where we went hiking on Saturday. Although the hike was somewhat soggy (it poured on us) it was still a lot of fun, and very beautiful.

The second picture, as you may have guessed, is the newest to-be member of the Hazard family. This ultrasound was actually taken in Utah (see the last post for details), and it shows that Rachel does, in fact, have a baby inside of her. This week we went to the doctor again, and although we didn't get to see an ultrasound, we did hear the baby's heart- yet another sign that this baby is real. Really, it's pretty crazy!

We also are beginning to collect stuff for baby. Rachel has become quite the expert on craigslist (online classified ads) and she has found some great deals for us. This week we were able to get a stroller/car-seat "travel system," a Winnie the Pooh bassinet, a matching high-chair, and a baby carrier pouch thing that you wear in your chest like a kangaroo (also Winnie the Pooh). The Winnie the Pooh items are all light green plaid and will be perfect for a boy or a girl. All this stuff is in perfect condition, and Rachel was able to ruthlessly bargain the price down to be pretty dang low.

When Rachel is not perusing craigslist for more deals, she spends her time at her job interpreting, being the secretary for CADA (an organization for dental student's wives), and coordinating a walking group she has started up in our ward. I don't think she knows how to just sit back and relax!

As for me, school has been surprisingly laid-back up until now. I routinely get done by noon and am able to come home and hang out with Rach. This next week we are supposed to start some pretty intense stuff though, so I don't want to jinx myself by saying it is easy.

Overall, our lives continue to be charmed and we are loving our stay here in Cleveland.