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