Another Friday means more favorites with Andrea, Erika, & Narci!
Last night we built one of the shelving units we bought last weekend, of course Hank thought he would help us too. I had to have a little fun after Ron got it built and staged it with some decor!
And afterward we all felt like this 😉
Last Sunday we took family photos with our FAVORITE photographer, Lynzee. She posted a few sneak peeks for us this week and as always they are the absolute best <3 Can’t wait to see the rest and to get some maternity pics taken this year too!
1. I’m thankful for a mom who coordinates time for us to have family pictures taken each year – we always stress about what to wear & groan about having to get ready but I cherish the tradition <3
2. I’m thankful for opportunities to get together with family to celebrate birthdays and catch up with one another.
3. I am thankful for time with friends! I met up with one friend this month for a weeknight dinner & then we got together with a group of friends one weekend this month as well.
4. This past week we celebrated 5 years with Hank, I am incredibly grateful for that beagle boy!
5. I am thankful for lovely fall days to take walks with my boys.
How far along: 25 Weeks
Size of baby: Cauliflower
Gender: BOY
Weight Gain: last weigh in was at 23 weeks & I was up 4.4lbs, I won’t have another appointment/weigh in until 27 weeks
Maternity Clothes: still able to make my regular sweaters work for now, I’ve picked up a couple maternity tops here & there on sale but mostly holding out for winter
Nursery: Ron got some pegboard for us to make a little organization board for the diaper changing area
Movement: This seemed to increase overnight one day this week! I usually feel him move in the first hour or so at work while I’m just sitting, then again in the afternoon, and always in the evening when I sit down to relax & get ready for bed. It is really sweet to feel those movements, though it can be a little distracting too 😉
Symptoms: My belly button is transitioning and getting smaller, eeks!
Cravings: I have been craving a warm pretzel & cheese recently I guess & indulged the other night when out to dinner, it was perfect!
What I miss: Nothing that stands out to me.
Best moment this week: Feeling more movements & sharing those moments with Ronald
Looking forward to: Getting family pictures soon!
How far along: 26 Weeks, Due January 29th
Size of baby: Eggplant
Gender: Boy
Weight Gain: —
Maternity Clothes: A friend shared some of her practically new & unused nursing tanks/bras & I’m just SO thankful!
Nursery: We purchased some of the bigger item furniture like dresser & storage/shelving – now to get it put together/painted/in place 😉
Movement: He’s started this thing where he just pushes up on my belly, which makes my belly look deformed & is not the most comfortable
Symptoms: My face has been SOOOO dry all of a sudden!
Cravings: I couldn’t make a decision when grocery shopping about which flavor frozen treats I wanted so I bought 3 flavors hehe
What I miss: Not really complaining, but I do miss not feeling like I’m just always sticking my belly out lol
Best moment this week: Getting together with some family for birthday celebrations & also getting pictures taken with other family
Looking forward to: Actually filling the nursery with the stuff we’ve bought to see it start to come together
LOVEing all of the pics Rechelle- so beautiful- how are you going to choose which ones to blow up and frame?? Have a great weekend!
Thanks Holly! I know, it is always tough to choose!
Aww. Love seeing the Baby M updates. His daddy used to push on me too, I swear I could see the shape of his heal in the last month. Love you! ♥️
Ha, that is crazy! I usually just give him a little pat to tell him I see him & he can move back down 😉
The pictures are great!
Thanks Dara!
Happy Friday! Beautiful pictures of you and your family, as well of the boys. I can relate to the snuggling up with a pillow – hard to get out of bed this am. Dog didn’t help – she burrowed further in. So much to be thankful for. Have a great weekend 😊
Thanks Laurie! It’s always hard to get out of bed when the dogs get all snuggly & cozy <3
I love your pictures!!! I would have a hard time deciding which ones go in frames because they’re all terrific! Your nursery is really coming together nicely!!! So excited to see the finished product!
Thank you Shannon! 🙂
Wow! I love all of this! Congratulations!!!! Your family pictures turned out lovely. I enjoyed your gratitude list…so much to be thankful for, that’s for sure! Thanks for linking up with me! Have a great week!
Thanks so much Julie!! I’ve enjoyed joining in this linkup this year, helps keep my heart grateful 🙂