23 wks

So I guess at this point I am going to start taking pics of my growing baby belly. I avoided doing this at first because I felt like I was just taking pics of my fat rolls. Not pretty. It's like when people bend down to talk to the baby- it always felt silly because my rolls have never gotten that much attention.

But...I get it now. There is a sweet baby boy who is growing everyday in my belly. A 1 lb 7 oz baby to be exact. If I sit still my belly will shake with his little kicks and jabs.

For the first time this whole pregnancy I am allowing myself to worry less and instead enjoy this time in the moment as well as reflect on the past and look toward our family's future.

22 weeks

Someone's getting a baby gut!

pregnancy=no filter OR Cravings part deux

So there I was-sitting at my desk, surfing the net, in my own little world. Out walks one our members and his daughter. They are talking about what's for dinner and such but I don't really notice until I hear the word "cheeseburger".

I kid you not, I perked up in my chair and yelled across the office to that dad and daughter.

"I WANT A CHEESEBURGER"

He kinda chuckled and kept walking out the doors.

What the deuce?

Who have I become that I would yell at an innocent family to give the beast a cheeseburger.

Mortified!

Needless to say I will be picking up a fat juicy burger on my way home.

This one looks especially good.

IT'S A...

BOY!!!

Keeton Levi Harper.

(pics and post to come!)

Home again Home again Jiggity Jig

This past weekend Jason and I loaded up the car and headed to Jonesboro. We hadn't been to Jtown in what seemed like forever so we were both pretty excited to get away and see our family and friends.

On Saturday, my mom treated my sis and I to pedicures and then we went shopping for maternity clothes for yours truly. I was able to find some cute stuff and it was fun hanging out with them since I don't see them enough. That evening we celebrated my nephew Graham's birthday party at the YMCA. It was a StarWars swim party and lots of kids showed up. I can't believe my very first nephew turned 8 years old. He is becoming such a big boy with such a great sense of humor and lots of compassion. He treats me so delicately now that I am preggo. It's really sweet and funny. He gave my family a round of hillarious massages at a restaurant where all he would do is pinch our neck fat. That's a "guess ya had to be there moment" but one that I won't forget.

After the party we changed clothes and stalled till our dinner reservation where we suprised my dad with a party of his own. He turned 60! Oldie but goodie:) While it was fun celebrating, I almost fell asleep in my Chicken Parmesan. This pregnant gal can hardly stay awake past 9:30 anymore. Sad right?

On Sunday after church (ok you caught me-we didn't go to church), Mom, Darb and I went to one of my best childhood friend Mikcca's baby shower. It was crazy. She had so many people show up and so many gifts to unwrap that I don't think she even had a bite to eat or got to visit at all. I swear she opened over 60 presents. It was nuts! It was so nice to see her and my other good friend Cindie, who is also preggo. There must be something in the water huh?

Although we had tons to do this weekend, we did find some time to relax and just chill with the fam. My 3 yr old nephew Griffin is getting bigger every time I see him. He is such a teaser and so full of personality. He called Jason "Jason Penney" all weekend after a trip to "JC Penney". He's frickin funny. Not only that but he asks "why" about everything. It's exhausting but it makes me so excited for what's to come with little shorty. I can't wait to see what kind of personality he/she will have.

Speaking of HE?SHE?...

We find out the sex of the baby on Sept. 3rd. We are PUMPED! At this point, I think it will be a boy and Jason thinks girl. It's fun to speculate because we have no idea and it really doesn't matter to either of us. We just want a healthy little pudge of love.

Keep us in your prayers that the Sono shows a healthy thriving baby.

Oh Sweet Release!

So this morning I slipped on my very first pair of Maternity Pants! Awwww ( I think I heard the angels choir) I may never take them off!

Stooping To An All New Low

Officially ate an entire bag of Powdered sugar donuts. Oh the shame...