So how did it REALLY go?

Many of you have been asking how my trip REALLY went

many of you may think T and I just took off to the DR by ourselves

nope

I was with 36 couples

all of which own their own company

and have  SIGNIFICANTLY more money than we do

and travel quite differently

that being said

I worked about 6-10 hours a day (depending on the day)

and rested 2 afternoons

BUT still got to take in the beautiful, amazing beaches

I even got tan

I did learn quite a few lessons on the trip

1. Women love to tell pregnant horror stories (not the best timing)

2. They LOVE their diet coke

3. Love their gossip magazines (I was caught up on the Bachelor and Kardashians quickly)

4. "So how is your husband going to make money as a professor?" number one question

5. being pregnant in a humid environment = HUGE ankles and feet

6. Church is much better in Spanish

7.  Having Gestational Diabetes while at an all exclusive resort is torture

8. Pregnancy was referred to as a disability multiple times

9. The Punta Cana airport is the worst in the world

10. My husband is so caring

11. When you can't lay on your stomach to tan- your lines are super funny

12. Some people are not afraid to tan topless

13. Coco Locos (minus the Loco) drinks are the best

14. Baby really likes waters

15. People will react to the names we have picked out very differently, but i don't care:)

16. not a lesson learned BUT Baby was kicking like crazy down there

That's all

It was a learning experience but I am lucky to have had it!

Pictures from Punta Cana

Church- we took over the branch

beach view

I could not get enough of this water

the resort was gorgeous

belly shot- I was SO swollen all week!

grossest drink ever- but we did have quite a few pina coladas

landscaping at the resort- this is their winter

T was quite excited about the lobster

steak that T ended up eating as well

beach time- finally! We saw too many nudies and had to head to the pool

lounge by the pool

BabyMoon number 2

Goodbye snow

Hello 85 degree weather and white sand beaches

and a little bit/ 6 hours a day of work while I'm there

I have tried to type 4 different titles- no luck

This around the Olsen home have been interesting this last week

Lots has happened that I never saw coming

Many tears have been shed and many bubble baths have been taken

Little Lola (our car) is causing much headache and damage to the bank account

Gestational Diabetes is here in full force

never saw that one coming

pricking myself 6 times a day is rough

knowing any sugar I indulge in hurts my babe is rough

BUT I know many of you are rolling your eyes saying "suck it up"

well... it's my blog

But T takes off tomorrow for NYC (don't want to talk about it)

and I take off Friday (hopefully, we will see how Baby Olsen handles some stuff)

DR should be fun on some days, it's hard traveling with bajillionaires when you are not one

OK enough- 

pity party much? 

eh

T and I are also in the middle of a decision that could really affect our fam

That being said- this picture speaks to me

so, do me a favor and don't bring treats to the Olsen household

bring cottage cheese, cheese sticks and carrots:)

Art History Baby Shower

On Saturday we were spoiled with the first baby shower 

T goes to school with some amazing girls/women/females (which ever is correct) 

They threw us an educational shower

 We were so spoiled with amazing food 

(alphabet soup and homemade cake and bread... I know what you are thinking... amazing) 

Thanks to our wonderful hosts... 

you girls (settled on girls...) are SUCH a blessing!

you guys, this cake. It was SO good!

The banner was out of dictionary paper- the details were killing me

Itfelt  just like  I was in anthro- the outfits of the cute girls and this candle did the trick

The amazing gifts- such fun books. I have read most of them

Me- enjoying the food. I really don't want to talk about it.

The hosts- so amazing!!!

Pregnancy Post

Baby Boy Olsen has gone through some changes around here

 All I can see in these pics is... 

whoa bad hair at 12 weeks 

and too much weight gain in the face

It is an exciting and terrifying time

for so many reasons

I get calls from my dr about the inversion "don't go outside"

and the ice "don't walk outside at all"

well I had work and had to do both

but most terrifying of all is that I am going to be a MOTHER in 15 weeks

talk about stressful

I get stressed just looking at maternity clothes

it brings me to tears to shop for baby supplies- what if I choose the wrong one!?

All I can figure is that they have to pass some safety inspection so any will be good- right?

But it has been fun not worrying about that stuff- makes life easier and let's me focus on rest  

(I tell Trent that is what I have to do- it's what the book says)

One more big trip in 1.5 weeks and then I can start planning everything

I have a small baby shower this weekend with some FUN and AMAZING girls in T's program 

(Yeah you read that right, T studies with girls who throw showers. I work with men who can't remember if I am due in May or August- cool)

maybe it will all seem real them

Culvers

I had lived in Provo a long time

My cousins who got here 3 years after I had been here- are leaving in a few weeks.

So because of that I have eaten at many different places around here

Madeline, my sister wanted me to document places we liked and didn't like

So here goes

Culvers in Lehi, Utah

5 out of 10

I had heard of people driving up for these burgers

eh not worth it

I like fresh burgers, veggies etc

The burger patty itself was SALTY and thin

Bun was flat

And the veggies were sparse and like they had been sitting in a bag for a while

But I am an IN N OUT fan through and through- 

you put 3 inches of fresh lettuce that crunches when I bite into it on my burger and you have me sold

They are famous for their custard, which we got but eh BYU Creamery ice cream is better.

So there ya have it!