Bannan Wedding

We attended a BEAUTIFUL wedding in Onsted, MI this past weekend. My friend Amanda married her sweetheart on the lake and it was beautiful. Perfect weather, perfect location, just perfect. I am so happy for her and so excited for them to start their lives together!

Congratulations Jason and Amanda!

Happy Anniversary to my Hunnie!

4 years ago we were married. 4 years ago I started on the most incredible journey with an incredible man. So happy I get to call him mine. 

:)

I am a little behind on my pregnancy updates. I am really enjoying being pregnant besides the weight gain, backaches, and now swelling in my legs, BUT I feel great. I love feeling our little boy move- what a amazing experience this has been so far. :)

How far along? 27 weeks and 3 days

Total weight gain: 20-25 pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes. Maternity bottoms- I really thought I could make it to the end without them. I finally had to cave and purchase some maternity scrub bottoms for work- I bum around most of the time in yoga pants, but I really need some maternity jeans for going out.
Stretch marks? none! :)
Sleep: Yes, so sleepy lately. I have been getting to bed around 930-10 because I am so exhausted. I wake up 4-5 times nightly to pee...that is getting old my friends. 
Best moment this week: Baby boy kicked my ribs! It hurts- but made me so happy.
Miss Anything? Working out and being able to wear my jeans.
Movement: all the time. kicks, punches, sometimes a weird roller-coaster feeling (I think that may be him turning or rotating completely).
Food cravings: CAKE!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing
Gender: BOY
Labor Signs: None.
Symptoms: back pain, swelling in my legs when I've been on them too long.
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: Hitting the third trimester mark!

Gifts for the BABE!

Since little man is due to arrive in late November- its freezing here in Michigan. I am so happy I found this and plan to bring him home from the hospital in it. Ah- love the ears on the hood. :)

 Dan's sister and brother in law sent this awesome rocker and Sophie the teething Giraffe to us all the way from Tennessee! What a nice surprise!! We love them both already and can't wait to use them!

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. 

18 Weeks

How far along? 18 weeks

Total weight gain: 10-12 pounds, just depends when I weigh myself. 
Maternity clothes? No, I can still fit in my jeans but unable to button them. I have purchased a few maternity tops but haven't really worn them much. 
Stretch marks? none! :)
Sleep: Sleeping like a baby. In the past few days I have been experiencing stretching sensations in my lower abdomen which has become uncomfortable at night.
Best moment this week: knowing I am almost halfway there!! And starting to actually "show" rather than just feel chubby.
Miss Anything? so many things... Seafood, working out, caffeine without restrictions, etc. etc. 
Movement: Not yet!! I can't wait to feel those first few movements. CAN. NOT. WAIT.
Food cravings: Sweets and Fruit...lots and lots of fruit.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Chicken
Gender: Still think BOY- Dan swears its a girl. Find out July 2nd!!!! :)
Labor Signs: None.
Symptoms: lower abdomen aches and stretching.
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy & EXCITED to say the least!
Looking forward to: JULY 2nd to find out if little baby D is a he or she! And July 4th this next week! :) :)