Up North Annual Vacation

Always a good time in Up North Michigan. I love that my parents have a place in Boyne with a 2 minute walk to Lake Charlivoix. It truly feeds my soul being up there. We have been going up north every year over the 4th of July since I can remember. I wish my brother's and sister in law could have made it, but I enjoyed the time with my parents and Dan. 

Enjoying some fun in the sun

Waiting for the fireworks!

5 months prego-  Love my parents. 

At Pirates Cove playing putt putt and being goofy.

YUM- Fresh white fish and chips....mmmm.

Nothing says relaxation quite like Lake Charlivoix. 

July 4th- Our "secret spot" that turns out is not so secret for the fireworks. 

Good game. :)

Lake Charlivoix goodness 

Favorite picture from the trip.....Dad has discovered a "new thing" called photo bombing. Not quite the right moment but so funny. 

Can't wait to go back. I would move to Northern Michigan in a heartbeat 

Over half way there!

Sorry No Baby Bump picture this week!

How far along? 21 weeks and 2 days

Total weight gain: 20 pounds...yikes!
Maternity clothes? No.
Stretch marks? none! :)
Sleep: Some nights yes some night no...my lower back has been killing me!
Best moment this week: Assembling the crib- surprisingly very easy. The room is starting to come together.
Miss Anything? Working out.
Movement: lots of little kicks and punches! Still very faint, but I feel them.
Food cravings: Still california rolls and iced coffee.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing! Thank goodness!
Gender: Drum roll please.....BOY BOY BOY! :)
Labor Signs: None.
Symptoms: Lower back pain
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and tired.
Looking forward to: working on the nursery more. Can't wait until it's completed. 

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BOY BOY BOY!!

Dan is over the moon excited!

and so am I! But there's just something about a daddy and his son. 

Gender Reveal Ultrasound:

It was such a cool experience seeing your baby for the very first time. The only other time I saw him was at *8 weeks and he looked like a bean....seriously, a little blob on the monitor. We had our ultrasound done at Beaumont-Troy Hospital. I knew it was a boy as soon as she started looking at the anatomy---Totally apparent, haha. He was pretty calm and such a chill baby (hopefully this doesn't change). Our tech needed to get another view of the heart and he wouldn't flip so we ended up walking the halls, running the stairs, enjoying delicious suckers. Nope he wouldn't move...we finally, after being there about an hour, got the view of the heart we needed. 

My favorite picture from the visit. 

The best part is-----starting to buy cute clothes!! I couldn't resist after we found out it was a little boy. Dan headed back to work and I headed to Target. Baby polos and nautical onesies galore! :)

 Daddy setting up the crib. :)

We can't wait to meet you little man!

19 weeks

How far along? 19 weeks 

Total weight gain: 14 pounds
Maternity clothes? No. But my yoga pants and leggings are my go to item of choice. 
Stretch marks? none! :)
Sleep: I sleep wonderful. Unable to sleep on my stomach anymore. :( 
Best moment this week: vacation all week long! Gender reveal tomorrow!!! :):):) 
Miss Anything? Working on our house. There is a lot of things I'm just not allowed to do anymore. 
Movement: I think I have felt a few kicks here and there, still unsure though. 
Food cravings: California rolls! 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Chicken
Gender: Now I'm unsure! Still leaning boy more than girl. 
Labor Signs: None.
Symptoms: lower abdomen aches. 
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! 
Looking forward to: July 4th upnorth! And my ultrasound tomorrow.