Funny Dream

Okay I have to post about this crazy dream I had last night. I had a dream that I guess I was in college, I just know I was in a class room of some sort. Anyway Jenny and Trent were in my class. We were all sitting at the same table and Jenny's phone rang and it was Jeremy. He wanted to know the answer to some question and I was making fun of him that he was not in our class and said "Yeah me and Jenny and Trent are all in the same class, don't you wish you were." Then Trent ended up on the phone with him and somehow spilled a bowl of candy and Jenny and I laughed really hard at him. Wow. When I woke up I was laughing so hard and then I got kindof sad and really missed Med school days. I miss all of you guys.

I had better inform

So I thought I should inform you all before the baby comes that I am expecting #6 in December. I have 12 weeks left and feeling fabulous. I didn't tell anyone for a long time because I honestly thought that something was wrong with the pregnancy because I never got sick. Fortunately, the baby looks beautiful and healthy and everything seems to be functioning perfectly. So now I concider the not getting sick simply a tender mercy. I think the Lord knew that I couldn't emotionally or physically handle being sick for 18 weeks like I have been with all the others.

What is the gender you ask? Well that is a very good question! We decided to not find out this time (which is a first for us.) It was the longest hour of my life to sit through that ultrasound and not find out! So to any of you who regularly don't find out, my hat is off to you. You are made of steel! I have been so tempted to go back in and ask our tech to tell me the gender. We are so excited either way. Admittedly, I am somewhat less prepared for a boy than I am a girl but if it happens to be a boy it gives me some great excuses to "need to" shop, although Austin claims that if it is a boy he gets to do all of the shopping so I don't buy anything too prissy. Of course if he does the shopping it will all be done online at the BYU bookstore and it will all come in blue with a cougar or BYU logo somewhere on the outfit. We need to get a new carseat and stroller (our carseat is 8 years old and has been through 5 kids. I dont think they were made to go through that!) So I told Austin that if we have a girl I am totally buying a pink stroller. I think with 6 girls I am entitled to a pink stroller.

So with the coming of this baby we have offically outgrown a minivan! I have always wanted 6 kids but I never emotionally prepared for the possiblity that this would mean I would have to drive a 12 passenger van. It has taken quite a bit of therapy to get through this (J/K). I still am getting used to that size of vehicle but it has actually come in handy a number of times. I have learned that when you have a truck or a 12 passenger van you become an even greater asset to the church. We have done a lot of youth hauling in the last few months and have become greatful that we have it. It is nice to be able to haul not just my kids but all of their friends too. And best of all I don't hear "mom, she's touching me!" Its great.

We had the pleasure of being able to spend a couple of days with Shelly and her family. It was so fun to see them! The transmition in their van went out on their way home from montana so they got to spend a couple of days car shopping here in Omaha. I felt bad that it wasn't under better circumstances for them but we sure had fun having spending time with them and hearing their plans for the future. It brought back a lot of great memories. It made me miss hanging out with all of you. Anyway, If any of you are ever passing through Omaha...

I am very interested to hear what everyones plans are after residency. Many of us are almost done and I would love to hear where everyone is planning on going after. Sorry this is so lengthy! Love you all!
Joni

I forgot to post this one from girl's weekend....

Tee hee hee hee ;0)

Changed for GOOD

I thought I'd post a little about the more... ahem... "productive" aspects of the Girl's Trip. ;0)  Here's what I learned about each of the "girls."

Amy: 

#1- She gets hotter every year!

#2- She still cracks me up 

#3- She still sleeps in like a champ, despite 3 kids and now a BIRD??!!

Jill:

#1- She gets crazier every year!

#2- She has perfect... REDONCULOUSLY perfect skin

#3- She's a good snuggler

Karie:

#1- She gets more "adventurous" every year with her P90X ambition, working, saving $$, eating healthy, getting left behind in Idaho with the 3 kids and no car and hoping for the best on a wing and a prayer!

#2- She has THE PRETTIEST blue eyes I've ever seen

#3- She will do just about anything to save a little $$!!!  For example have her airplane carry-on be filled with groceries!!?!??!

Katie:

#1- She gets taller and SKINNIER every year (btw-I hate you!! ;0)  ).

#2- The girl's got style

Rachel:

#1- The more time I spend with her, the more I like her

#2- She's smart.  And confident.  "Lick Mead" thinks so too.... ;0) 

#3- I think she looks like my cousins on my mom's side- tall, blonde and gorgeous.

Shelly:

#1- You'd think she was married to a dentist, not a DOCTOR b/c of her huge perfect white smile

#2- Here's someone who didn't let 4 kids, one just a baby, nursing, Chief resident husband, or thousands of miles come between her and a rockin' good time with the girls!

#3- FLAT STOMACH (btw- I hate you ;0)  

Kami wanted me to post what we all brought as our "Favorites."  I thought it was a fabulous idea!

Amy- callus scrubbie thing... can't remember what it's called right now and am too lazy to go look :)

Jill- FABULOUS homemade bracelets and earrings (LOVE mine- btw!!)

Karie- complete list of her fav. recipes

Katie- Mr. Clean magic erasers

Rachel- Mini flip notebooks with her "best pancakes ever" recipe, travel size curel lotion and hand sanitizer.

Shelly- Victoria Secret lip gloss (it even SMELLS sexy)

Me- these yummy 100% fruit+veggie snacks and re-usable Trader Joe's shopping bags.

I also was hoping everyone could post their book recommendations (it seemed everyone had a good book with them).  I promised Karie I'd post a link to my favorite music website "Pandora" so here it is:

http://www.pandora.com

BTW- Pandora sent me an email and because I listen SO MUCH, I might have to pay $.99/ month to subscribe..... TOTALLY WORTH IT! :)  My new favorite station is my broadway musical station.  Kami and I are going to see "WICKED" tomorow night- wish you were all coming too!  

In summation, it is so amazing to me how much we've grown over the last 6 years.  I have nothin' but love and respect for all of you.  I want to send a HUGE thank you and HUGE shout out to Kami getting us all together that first year of med school.  To quote Elphaba and Galinda (from the musical "Wicked"),

"... who can say if I've been changed for the better, but because I [know] you, I have been changed for good!!!"

So, this is totally lame but I have no pics of our girls weekend. I let you guys take them with all your cameras and didn't even get one with mine. Seriously, what was I thinking. ANyway, you all better post yours so I can get some good ones. I see Amy wasn't bashful about posting all hers. Ha ha....and yes, trent did pick the blue one but I still like the pink better. Jenny your bows are being put to good use. The headbands aren't working so well but will keep trying. I just can't get her hair to lay right in the front when I put them on. Any tips? This is the first time I have really done anything with her hair. I thought she was so cute and I did pretty good for a beginner.

Okay, now for the news you are all wondering about. I never did start and thus the positive test. I am not making it known to the family so if you accidentally run into someone who knows us, it's hush hush. I am only 5 weeks or something. Yikes....will say I am feeling not really excited yet...mainly overwhelmed and wondering how I am going to do it. Hopefully the giddy feeling will come. How did/do all of you do it? We are moving in a month and with all the other little things/projects and work, I don't how this is going to work but I guess I have to have a little more faith.

Anyway, amazing time with all you girls. Can't wait to see you all again.

Videos

Here are the fun videos.

Thank you for an awesome weekend

Girls, That was the most fun ever. I also went hoarse Jenny. I can't even describe the good time I had. I will also go every year come hell or high water. It was so awesome to see all of you and I just want you to know how much I love you guys. I have never had a group of girls friends that I have enjoyed so much and am so comfortable around. I am sure that I made it through med school because of all of you and I miss seeing you guys on a regular basis. I am so glad we have girls weekend because it feels like no time passed at all. And I don't know about you girls but Dave can't wait until next years girls trip either wink wink. Thanks again for all the laughs. Oops I might have repeated some of those pictures.