Show Us Your Life: Baby Shower Ideas

Today over at Kelly's Korner is Baby Shower Ideas.

Some people get thrown a surprise shower, 

Some people get thrown a planned shower

and some people are a little controlling, enjoys decorating and party planning and has a little amount of friends. 

Oh, hi. That would be me. 

Currently my momma is my best friend, I know she could and she would throw me a surprise shower if she knew that's what I wanted but a. She knows I don't like surprises and b. It's more fun for us to plan it together. 

I originally wanted to have the shower in September so I wouldn't look back at pictures and feel like a complete whale. But the weekends were filling fast and we bumped it to October. 

We were thinking Pink Lemonade theme. I have been loving pink lemonade and I saw some cute stuff on Pinterest, but now that the shower is in October that seemed too summerish. 

So we have changed the theme to "Falling in love with Adalyn Faith" 

We are keeping it simple with just yummy snacks, desserts and breads. 

apple. crisp. mmmmm

Here are some ideas I found through Pinterest. 

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We still aren't sure on any games to play. 

We weren't planning on doing too many- probably just the measure the belly one and I saw a Price is Right one that looked like fun.

Any fun game ideas??

Any good fall recipes??

26 Weeks

So my last post was a pregnancy post so I know this is pretty lame. 

But I got a new charger. And even better...it was FREE!! 

So life can now go on :)

Milestones for week 26:

:: Reached the double digit countdown ::

:: Officially decided to give cloth diapering a try ::

:: Can find where she is in my belly::

::Quadrupled Doubled in size::

::Losing my back- it pretty much goes shoulder blades to butt::

::Didn't get sick until 5 days into this week-I was thinking this was going to be my first week in 20 weeks without getting sick. I told Mr. B that I didn't want to tell him because I didn't want to jinx it....but I told him anyways. Sure enough the next morning...there goes my breakfast. I did learn that fruit loops come up real easy though :) ::

Gender: GIRL!!! 

Total Weight Gained: I have no idea- let's say +10, feeling like I put on a couple more pounds in my thighs and arms.

Sleep: Most nights = insomnia. My best sleep is usually 6:30-9 in the morning {after Mr. B leaves, hmmm coincidence?}

Maternity Clothes: Still LOVE. Wear mostly non-maternity shirts and dresses, but love my shorts and capris. My non-maternity shirts look too tight/silly now, but I just need to make it through 1 more month of summer clothes and then bring on the fall sweaters and jeans! 

Best Moment of the Week: Finding a great deal on some cloth diapers!

Food Cravings: Appetite is definitely coming back- wohoo! Can't think of any real cravings yet. But now I need to pace myself because I can eat a lot.

Aversions: I think I can handle steak now, but still not ready for Wishbone Italian Dressing.  

Symptoms: Heartburn and still getting sick. Starting to get back pain.

Movement: Finally starting to feel a little more again, she scared me for a few days. But that doesn't take much. 

What I miss: Not feeling sick in the car, being able to slowly wake up/relax in bed until I am ready to get up, a good night sleep. But who cares- it's all SO worth it! 

What I'm looking forward to: Glucose test being over with!! I go on Wednesday- eek!! 

So this week started off looking smaller than I had in the past. This lasted for two days and then all of a sudden BAM- I'm really big. You'll see the growth in my 27 week pic!

25 Weeks

My computer charger is busted and I am too cheap to buy a new one- well a new one cost $80 so I don't really think I would consider myself cheap for not wanting to get a new one- but it's kind of a necessity. I have been borrowing my sister's when I visit so that gives me a good day of use, but when it'd dead-it's dead until further notice. Currently she is grounded from her electronics so I was pumped to take the charger for a few days and now this one isn't working....starting to think it might have something to do with the user??? But how could I break them? I just plug it in! So anyways, my battery is back on red but I wanted to post my 25 Week update before I forget and then hit my 27th week {wohoo!!}

I reached a few new milestones in my 25th week- none that were enjoyable in any way.

Milestones: 

::Woke up for church on Sunday, stretched my legs out and experienced my first ever charlie horse. Um. OUCH!!! That was my first leg cramp in my life and I pray it will be my last. Holy painful! 

Started to cry {and laugh at myself} during a little video of an Olympic race that was showing at church. I didn't exactly know why I was crying. Was it touching? Yes. Was it cry worthy? No. But there wasn't much I could do to control the tears. {kind of like how I can't control the attitude or sudden bursts of anger at times...really, I can't ;)}

Made a delicious Baked Ziti for dinner, went to bed with super bad heartburn. My magical heartburn shirt that I will be posting about one day in the future was not working and this was a big deal! I tried sitting up, I even drank a cup of milk {yuck!!} and nothing was helping. Sure enough, at midnight it gets so bad I realize I really am going to throw up. I have had this feeling before, but nothing ever came up. Well not this time. It was one of the worst throw up sessions so far. Needless to say- I will not be having Baked Ziti anytime soon. It burned so bad when it was in and when it was coming out. And then I brushed my teeth like 10 times- I couldn't believe they were still there in the morning. I really thought the acid would burn them away. Okay, maybe that's a little extreme, but it was bad. 

And guess what? All that happened on Sunday! Fun milestones, huh? 

Followed by Tuesday where I anything I ate came right back up every time I finished my very last bite. I was so confused with what was going on! I felt fine, I ate fine and both times for breakfast and lunch the second I finished it came right back up. What's the point of eating if it's not even in my system long enough for her or I to digest it and get some nutrients?! Thankfully, as far as I can remember- the rest of the week was pretty uneventful just one more morning of just morning sickness and that I can handle. 

Other misc. stats:

Gender: GIRL!!! 

Total Weight Gained: I have no idea- let's say +9, feeling like I put on a couple more pounds in my thighs and arms.

Sleep: Most nights = insomnia. My best sleep is usually 6:30-9 in the morning {after Mr. B leaves, hmmm coincidence?}

Maternity Clothes: Still LOVE. Wear mostly non-maternity shirts and dresses, but love my shorts and capris. My non-maternity shirts look too tight/silly now, but I just need to make it through 1 more month of summer clothes and then bring on the fall sweaters and jeans! 

Best Moment of the Week: Finding a great deal on fabric for her nursery

Food Cravings: Appetite is definitely coming back- wohoo! Can't think of any real cravings yet. But now I need to pace myself because I can eat a lot.

Aversions: I think I can handle steak now, but still not ready for Wishbone Italian Dressing.  

Symptoms: Heartburn and still getting sick. I'm worried that I am past the 2nd trimester wonderfulness and quickly making my way into 3rd trimester with more sickness and heartburn again. But the faster that comes, the faster she is here so that's ok! Hormonal/emotional!

Movement: Just a little :( 

What I miss: Not feeling sick in the car, being able to slowly wake up/relax in bed until I am ready to get up, a good night sleep. But who cares- it's all SO worth it! 

What I'm looking forward to: Officially starting the nursery. Feeling like time is flying and I really need to start cranking those nursery projects!

Tuesdays Thoughts/Iphone Pics

1. The temperature in my house is 70 degrees. I don't think it has been below 80 since like the winter! It feels amazing! Especially for this prego mama who doesn't handle the heat well. 

2. We sold our tickets to Kenny Chesney's Going Coastal Tour this morning. It was an birthday present {I think?} from Mr. B back in November- I really wanted to go and was super excited! But fast forward 9 months and being 7 months pregnant - knowing it's a long day with lots of walking, lots of people and uncomfortable stadium seats and it just wasn't sounding quite as enjoyable as it once was. I'm now thinking more along the lines of a weekend away and a prenatal massage :) 

3. The house hunting is on hold until at least next summer. Time is flying by and we still had a lot to buy/get done before Adalyn gets here so we decided we would wait and make do in our little duplex. So I made a giant to do list and I've been doing little projects around the house that I'd like to get finished before she is here!

4. Hoping to officially start on the nursery next week! It will be a burden lifted, that's for sure! 

5. I have been seriously considering cloth diapering. I will do a post about that soon! I am about 90% sold on the idea, but it's that sticky, nasty, gag worthy poopy diaper that will need to be sprayed/dunked/scraped off that is holding the other hefty 10%.

6. Apparently I don't have many thoughts floating around because I am drawing a big fat blank so I will post some iphone pics like I have seen others do lately. Considering I have ummmm 1,318 photos on there I think I can find a few ideas.....

7. I recently learned that there is a difference between Baking Soda and Baking Powder and chocolate chip cookies will not come out the same when baked with just baking powder.

    

6. My cute puppy taking a nap 

7. Naptime for puppy, mama and baby :)

8. Ben leaves his hangers in the bathroom every.single.morning. Thankfully he now puts his boxers in the hamper instead of on the floor, next we are working on the hangers. Anyways, he hangs them on the towel rack directly across from the toilet. This morning as I was squatting to pull up my shorts {you know the super sexy pregnant squat} my hair got caught in the hanger and I thought it was hilarious.

Clearly, it doesn't take much to amuse me these days :)

Going to see The Help today with Mama Grace! Heard it was a good movie, haven't read the book yet though! Happy Tuesday! 

24 Weeks

25 weeks tomorrow! 

Here are the stats for week 24:

::This week's Milestone: 

Felt some crazy movements- not just kicks but her whole body moving around- from like 11:30- 12 at night. It was so cool, I tried to wake Mr. B up, but he was out. Hoping she will do it again! 

Big growth spurt. Starting to get uncomfortable, exhausted and hormonal. Starting to feel fat and too big for 24 weeks, but I know everyone is so different and it's just part of the process. 

Yes, I am starting to waddle.

No, I am not having twins.

Yes, those were two comments I received this week. ::

                                                                         Gender: GIRL!!! 

Total Weight Gained: I really need to invest in a scale {or maybe I shouldn't!} I weighed myself at my parents' this afternoon so I'd say +7. 

Sleep: Most nights = insomnia. My best sleep is usually 6:30-9 in the morning {after Mr. B leaves, hmmm coincidence?}

Maternity Clothes: Still LOVE. Wear mostly non-maternity shirts and dresses, but love my shorts and capris. My non-maternity shirts look too tight/silly now, but I just need to make it through 1 more month of summer clothes and then bring on the fall sweaters and jeans! 

Best Moment of the Week: Feeling her roll all around

Food Cravings: Appetite is definitely coming back- wohoo! Can't think of any real cravings yet. But now I need to pace myself because I can eat a lot.

Aversions: I think I can handle steak now, but still not ready for Wishbone Italian Dressing.  

Symptoms: Heart burn and still getting sick. I'm worried that I am past the 2nd trimester wonderfulness and quickly making my way into 3rd trimester with more sickness and heartburn again. But the faster that comes, the faster she is here so that's ok! Hormonal/emotional!

Movement: Yes!

What I miss: Not feeling sick in the car, being able to slowly wake up/relax in bed until I am ready to get up, a good night sleep. But who cares- it's all SO worth it! 

What I'm looking forward to:  Hoping she will do another turn so I can feel her like I use to and hoping she does some more crazy body rolls for Mr. B to feel! 

Weekly Wisdom: Make a timeline/to-do list because time flies by and will continue to fly by!

This weekend was our family reunion at camp, so I didn't get a picture taken before church like I usually do. So this weeks photo is a comfy clothes, rainy day Tuesday night pic. I knew if I didn't do it then I wouldn't and I didn't want to be missing a week! 

I'm a little nervous to see what I will look like in 16 weeks! :)

Snatch Up This Good Deal!

I was so excited this morning when I woke up to this email.

"$60 to Land's End for $30"

Ummmm yes, please!!

Mr. B is in need of some new work clothes and this is his favorite store! 

After looking through the clearance section online I realized he could get a lot of good clothes for just $60.

I was so excited about this deal I decided to buy 2 that's $60 for $120 worth of clothes- if you buy things on clearance your mind might explode at the amount of money saved! 

Hopefully it won't explode. Thankfully mine stayed intact. But it did get really excited.

I just bought an Old Navy one a couple months ago and used it on some adorable clothes for Adalyn for next summer. It was a steal!

So head on over and snatch up this deal, it's only a 24 hour deal so you got to be quick!

You do have until October 5th to redeem it though, so take your time perusing. 

What's even better- if you can believe it- if you get just 3 friends to grab this deal too....you get one free! 

So how bout 3 of you lovely followers aka bff {duh} snatch up this great Land's End deal and then spread the word and you get it free and I get one free and we can all go on with the day with a great big smile.

Pretty awesome, right?

Go HERE, now!!

Hurry :)

SUV/Crossover Advice

Hopefully in the next month or so we will be trading in my car for a little SUV. 

Something with AWD to help keep us and the baby safe through the crazy winters. 

Something along the lines of a CR-V, Rav4, Sorento, Sportage, Sante Fe etc.

Wondering if you have one??

Which one?

Love it? Hate it? 

Does it have enough room? 

Have you had problems?

Spill it all.

Please.

And thank you!