Happy 4th of July! Just to clarify, baby girl is as big as a coconut, not a bowling ball. The first thing the husband says when he sees my updated chalkboard is, “Nice bowling ball.” HAH. Apparently we can add coconuts to the list of things I can’t draw. ;) How far along? 22 weeks, 6 days (Posting… [Read More]
21 Weeks
June 28, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
How far along? 21 weeks, 6 days (Posting this a couple days late) Total weight gain: About 9 lbs Maternity clothes? Maternity + my regular clothes Stretch marks? Not yet. Sleep: Sleep is definitely different for me these days, but it’s been good for the most part. Best moments this week: Our weekend getaway to the beach for our anniversary and… [Read More]
20 Weeks
June 19, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
How far along? 20 weeks, 6 days Total weight gain: About 9 lbs Maternity clothes? Maternity + my regular clothes Stretch marks? Not yet. Sleep: Pretty good for the most part. Best moments this week: Our 20 week ultrasound, getting the nursery painted, and Father’s Day! Miss Anything: Not really at the moment. Movement: Yes! Husband has even gotten to feel small kicks… [Read More]
Brother Adventure
June 13, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
Saturday I got to spend some quality time with my three brothers. With life going so fast, I thought it’d be nice for us to carve out some time for just the four of us siblings, and now I want to do it more often! Time spent with these guys is full of fun, craziness,… [Read More]
19 Weeks
June 11, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
How far along? 19 weeks, 5 days Total weight gain: 4.5 pounds (probably more… we’ll see!) Maternity clothes? A mix of maternity + my regular clothes still Stretch marks? Not yet. Sleep: Pretty good for the most part. Best moments this week: Pretty sure I’ve been feeling some movement! Also had a great day spending some quality time with my brothers…. [Read More]
18 Weeks
June 4, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
Happy Sunday! We’ve had a pretty good weekend – got some housework and errands done, had a little ice cream picnic with friends on Saturday, had a breakfast date with out-of-town friends this morning, and a little family birthday party this afternoon. Summers never fail to be nonstop busy! Here’s my 18 week bumpdate! How… [Read More]
Summer 2017 Bucket List
June 3, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
HAPPY JUNE!! Summer usually flies by for me, and I really wonder if this year will be different since I’m pregnant. Regardless, I’ve made a list of summer musts that I can’t wait to dive into! Some of these items we have planned already, and some I’ve already done and want to do again and again. (How… [Read More]
Memorial Day Weekend 2017
May 30, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
Memorial Day weekend was pretty low key around here. Merry came to stay with me and we had a pretty great weekend. We made lemon cupcakes, had breakfast out at Cafe Columbia, went herb shopping with my mom, attended a family BBQ at the park, spent time at the lake in Chelan, had takeout, and… [Read More]
17 Weeks
May 29, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
Happy Memorial Day, friends! I’m eternally grateful to those who have given their lives for our freedom. Here’s a 17 week bumpdate! (I totally cannot draw a pomegranate.) How far along? 17 weeks, 1 day (I’m posting this at 17 weeks and 6 days though) Total weight gain: 4.5 pounds Maternity clothes? A mix of maternity + my regular… [Read More]
Weekend Getaway: Orcas Island
May 28, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
I fell in love with the San Juan Islands last weekend. On Friday morning we loaded the car and headed to Anacortes, where we had a ferry to catch at 2. We grabbed some food, ate, and then headed out to catch some views. The ride was short, about an hour I’d say. Before I… [Read More]
