Pregnant News

Well, thanks for being happy everyone. We, obviously, are super excited. We just never knew how things would turn out with Brian taking all sorts of chemo for three years. But, as it turns out, everything is fine and worked out well.

Details:
Due: I am due June 12. One week after I get out of teaching school. May could be ugly, but at least I won't have to write sub plans.
Sickness: It's probably unfair to some of you, but I haven't been sick at all. I guess Brian was sick enough for the both of us?? I'm also pretty pathetic when I'm sick. I don't like to see me like that often.
Highlights: We've seen the baby once and heard the heartbeat two weeks ago. That was pretty cool. It still is a little strange to hear that sound out of MY stomach.
Emotionally: A wreck. I never knew I was capable of acting the way I do sometimes. I'm just glad Brian still talks to me. :)

Number of stupid pregnant comments I have heard: 2, so far. People, let's get this straight. It is NEVER okay to tell someone TO THEIR FACE that when they saw you last they thought you were filling out. Okay, you can think it, but that's just not right to say out loud. Ever. What in normal human behavior ever made people think that this was socially acceptable?

Anyway, we're all smiley and just keep hoping that the baby is healthy. A healthy whatever-it-is is our vote.

Anything New?

Anyone notice a new feature on my blog??
Yeah for us!

Me, on my 29th birthday...

5 THINGS I WAS DOING 10 YEARS AGO

1. Living with Marijo in Helaman Halls at BYU. And Molly and Amy were there too. Love my suitemates!
2. Working 20 hours a week at the McKay School of Education while taking a full load of classes.
3. Sleeping a LOT. My roommate thought I had a bad case of depression. Nope! Just love to sleep!
4. Today, actually, I had about 6 boys from my ward come and sing to me and bring me roses. It was my one birthday request, and that happened 10 years ago tonight. Very cool. Lots of pictures!
5. Wishing I was back in Arizona with my old buds. I’ve moved on from that now, but I remember feeling torn between the transition to college and the comfort of home.

5 THINGS ON MY TO-DO LIST

1. Learn to play the violin.
2. Keep a clean house – this is ALWAYS on the list. (Probably because this is very hard for me.)
3. Finish Christmas shopping. I don’t love shopping in December. I’m usually mostly done in November.
4. Exercise regularly. Every day would be nice…I’m shooting for 3 days this week. Brian is letting me get a elliptical after Christmas. Yeah!!
5. Just so you all know, I have a daily to do list. Literally. I even make them during Sacrament meeting. I know that’s sacreligious, but it always starts: MONDAY. And Brian always laughs. I’m all about checking things off.

5 THINGS I'D DO IF I WERE A MILLIONAIRE
1. Travel. Hawaii, China, cruise, Church History site tour, etc. are the current ones on the list.
2. Pay off our house. And buy Brian that vinyl fence he’s been dreaming of.
3. Buy us a second car. We’ve been budgeting for years!
4. Donate lots of money to public education – teachers and schools!!!
5. Start my own business. My sister Lynsey and I used to dream of opening “Phi Kappa Scrappa.” I don’t know how that is going to work since I’m in UT and she’s in AZ, but there’s always hope.

5 SHOWS I WATCH (FAITHFULLY!)
1. LOST
2. American Idol
3. Biggest Loser
4. Prison Break
5. The Office

5 FOODS I LOVE
1. Potatoes (You can’t go wrong here. Twice baked, mashed, salad, fried, scalloped, hashed…yum!)
2. Broccoli
3. Zucchini Bread
4. P.F. Changs (and all Chinese)
5. All things sweet. Not good for the figure, but still yummy.

5 THINGS I'D NEVER DO AGAIN
1. Eat ox tongue. Gross.
2. Sneak out of my house to go on a date with a boy I wasn’t supposed to a movie I wasn’t supposed to see. (It happened once, and then I learned my lesson. I’ve felt bad for years.)
3. Yell at my sisters. I really regret that about my growing up years. We’re really good friends now, but I hate to think that they may still think of me that way.
4. Get my hair cut at a certain salon – HOLY HACK JOB!
5. Peek at my Christmas presents BEFORE CHRISTMAS as a 6-year-old. I got grounded from them until the evening of Christmas. How sad is that? And I don’t think I could keep my kids from Christmas morning. That’s just mean! ☺

5 FAVORITE POSSESSIONS
1. My scrapbooks. Besides Brian and my dog, that’s what I would grab if the house was burning down. That’s it. Oh, I would grab my #2 list item as well…
2. My blanket. I have one with me always - even in the summer. I’m like a two-year-old.
3. My MacBook.
4. My kitchen gadgets. If you need some ideas, let me know. Today I’m buying me a pinini (spelling?) press for my birthday.
5. Can I possess a husband? Because I really like Brian. Really.
(6. And Wilson…)

Thanksgiving

We had such a great time in Arizona with my family over the weekend! It's always fun to see my brothers and sisters and their kids. These are two of my nephews - there are a LOT more kids who wouldn't hold still for a picture. Brian went shooting with my dad and all the boys. And we were there when the flipped the lights on at the Arizona Temple. I am THANKSFUL for our families and to spend time with them...and then I'm always GRATEFUL to be back at my own house...my own bed...etc. :)

Go Wildcats!

Don't think we didn't go to Disney's High School Musical on Ice, because we did. And I loved it.
The End.

Donation

Did anyone see Oprah a few weeks ago when Hilary Swank donated her hair? Well, I've been needing a haircut for a long time. I was thinking cutting 3 or 4 inches. After my cute neighbor told me she was donating her hair, I decided to go for it. So Kate and I both cut 8 1/2 inches off to donate to make wigs for women with cancer. You can find the info at beautifulengths.com They are trying to collect one million inches.

Just go for it! Hair grows back. And it makes you feel like you've lost 10 pounds when you really haven't! I'm feeling a little more hip and stylish with my blonde streaks and bangs. And how cute is Kate?? We hope our kids look like her...

National Boards

Just in....I passed my National Boards!!! This may not mean much to you, but for me it represents the last two years of my life. Passing the National Boards for teachers makes me certified to teach in any state for the next 10 years. My friend Cindy and I did it together as part of our Master's program at SUU. She passed as well! Actually passing this is just a big bonus after finishing all of this additional schooling.
I'm just excited and am grateful to know that it's all over...
Sigh of relief -