Week 31
March 20, 2011
Wow My stomach is looking large! It’s really crazy. We are heading to the beach after church today. Can’t wait. Next week’s photos should be fun. I think we are going to spice things up and take them on the beach. We will see if it works.
Week 30
March 17, 2011
We had an appointment with our midwife this week. Everything was great and right on track. The baby is also in the right position for birth. Hopefully she will stay like that- we are trying really hard to keep her it the right position to prevent back labor. Who knew there were stretches and ways to sit to keep your baby in the optimal fetal position to prevent back labor. It was also good to figure out where her head, feet, and butt were. That way when I see a strange bump poking out of my belly I know it’s her little butt sticking out. We have gone to a couple birthing classes now and are really learning a lot. Chad is getting really into it. It’s exciting for us to both be on the same page and be so passionate about something together. It’s our new hobby. In other news, we are going to the beach next week- and I can’t wait. I have been longing for the beach since we left it in July. It’s been too long.
Willow made another appearance this week. She just cant stay away from the camera. It’s really funny to see her slowly make her way closer and closer to me while we are taking the photos. She craves attention- she is in for a rude awakening. 
I was looking through some old photos and came across this one. It was fall 2008 when we first got Willow. We took her to our nephew’s birthday party. Man we all look so young.
Week 29
March 9, 2011
So the big news this week was that we got new carpet. Not a fun process at all but thankfully I have great friends and family that came over to help us pack up everything which made everything so easy and fast. I didn’t realize how amazing new carpet is. It’s like getting into bed with clean sheets multiplied by 100. Now there is no excuse for me- I have to get started working on the baby’s room. No more procrastination. Paint is done. Carpet is complete. Now I need some good ideas.
Here is Week 29.
Here are a few photos I have found online for some inspiration. What do you guys think?
I cant remember where I found the photos above but my sis sent me this blog and it provides some great home decorating inspiration. That’s where I found the photos below.
Week 28
March 2, 2011
Every week seems to be a whirlwind. This one was no different. Chad and I did go as sponsors on our youth group’s ski trip. I was looking forward to having a lot of fun with them and getting to know the youth group better, but I was a little anxious about the 8 hour van ride and hanging out with 30 teens all weekend. We had a blast and I was reminded how awesome our youth group is. They are great kids and have huge hearts. I love being apart of their lives and am so thankful I felt good enough to hang out with them this trip. Who knows how many trips like this I will be able to go on in the next couple years.
Chad and I in West Virginia on the ski trip
Our awesome youth group
Week 27
February 23, 2011
This past week our little one, who is the size of cauliflower, has been kicking so much it is starting to hurt. I think I am going to be blessed with a very spunky, active, little lady. Even when we were having our ultrasound at 20 weeks she was moving so much it took 2 hours to measure everything and figure out the sex. I can foresee that come May I will have 3 “wild childs” in the house. Our new little one, our dog Willow, and my lovely husband Chad. At least we won’t have a boring home.
Week 26
February 16, 2011
Man, time is going by so fast. I can’t believe it. My belly feels so huge and then when I look at these photos I feel like I am being a little dramatic about my belly size. But it really does feel huge. Besides getting out of breath when I walk up steps and the big ball in my stomach that makes it hard to bend over I still feel great. Fingers crossed that I keep feeling this good.
Week 25
February 11, 2011
I just finished another crazy week of directing video shoots all week. I am so thankful that I have been feeling so good. I definitely am exhausted by the end of everyday but I am so lucky that I am able to keep up with the hard work load. I also finished up editing my last wedding from this past year. I am officially caught up on all photography work. Yeah!
In other news, I have been having a hard time cutting back on my photography shoots. I have so many friends and great clients that want me to capture their family or their special day. I have had a really hard time saying no, and still can’t say no sometimes- but I have to slow down and take a break with my photography until August. It’s one of my goals and something that must happen. I just love working with my friends and past clients so much it’s hard to say no and recommend someone else. I think making myself write this will hold me accountable- hopefully.
This weekend we begin the process of decorating the nursery. Big thanks to my mom for making me not procrastinate any longer. If it were up to me the room and the curtains would stay the same and we would just take out the guest bed and add a crib. I want to get excited about decorating the nursery but I just feel like I don’t have the time or energy to put effort into it. The baby won’t know what the nursery looks like. So anyways we are painting this weekend. A nice non-girly light Grey.
On to the anticipated Week 25 shot.
Week 24
January 31, 2011
This past week was a blur. I directed several video shoots and finished up a couple photo shoots to send out to clients. Our baby did develop some strength this week. Lots of kicking and punching- I’m guessing those kicks are only going to get much stronger. I am still not use to the idea that something is living inside of me. Sometimes it’s sweet and sometimes it feels like a scary movie. Most of the time it’s sweet.
So here is to Week 24. You were a busy but great one.
Week 23
January 24, 2011
So much happened this past week. The little squirt was moving so much, I had my first shower that some lovely friends put on for me at the office, and I attempted to buy my first pair of maternity pants- Gross! I’m taking them back and sticking to a rubber band around my button to add an inch to the waist until I cant stand it anymore. So anyways here is Week 23- she is the size of a large Mango- Our little Mango. It’s still really weird to to compare our baby to a fruit but it’s also so helpful to visualize how big she is. We are about to move out of the produce section for now. I think only a pineapple, pumpkin, and watermelon can still compete.
I will be posting Week 23 this week as well. Enjoy!
