Thanksgiving 2014 and a little What I'm Loving Wednesday

We were blessed enough to get to celebrate Thanksgiving twice this year. We celebrated once in Coeur d'Alene with Justin's family and my brother, and then we celebrated again in Moscow with my siblings and my dad.

My MIL and I put together an amazing dinner, and did so much planning and prep ahead of time that it was possibly the easiest Thanksgiving day I have been a part of. Go us.

I bought that little turkey hat for Sawyer over the summer when I was still pregnant. At that time Thanksgiving seemed like forever away. I can't believe he's already almost 2 months old!

I am loving that we got to go downtown on Friday and watch the parade, the fireworks, and all of the downtown Christmas lights get turned on at once! Justin usually has to work and misses it, so it was so nice for him to be off. The weather was horrible, rainy and windy, but we braved it out and the rain stopped just in time for the fireworks. It was great, I'm glad we stuck it out.

I am loving that I got to spend some time with my siblings. It's so fun when we all get together. I laughed until I cried multiple times over the weekend. No one makes me laugh quite like they do.

so much concentration

I am loving watching Sawyer interact with my family. They all love him so much and literally fight over who gets to hold him next. To say he is going to be a spoiled child would be an understatement. He also loves my dad's voice. When my dad talks to him he get's totally still and just smiles and stares at him. It's so cute.

I am loving the stocking kit that I am working on for Sawyer. Justin's mom made the same kind of stockings for all of her boys and they are just beautiful. I thought it would be fun for our family to have matching ones. I thought I would be able to bust it out before Christmas but it's slightly more complicated then I thought it would be. We'll see how far I get!

I am loving that I have been cleared for exercise! I did my first post baby yoga class last night. It was hard but I'm excited to get back into it!

I am loving all the progress on our house! The inside has all been painted and the hardwood floors are going in soon! It's all coming together! We are picking out rugs and carpets and furniture, and it seems like we will be moving in in no time! I am so excited.

I am loving that Sawyer is starting to sleep longer hours at night. I got 6 uninterrupted hours of sleep last night and it was glorious. It was probably a fluke but hey, I'll take what I can get.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I know it's Wednesday evening but a late WIL post is better than none at all right?

I'm loving connecting with friends. I get so busy and wrapped up in my own life, and then when I have a day off I just want to sit and do nothing. But I love to spend time with friends, and I love catching up. I spent some time with my friend Cara and her darling 2 month old today and it was great. I really need to make it a more regular occurrence. 

I am loving that I am now in my third trimester! At 28 weeks, statistically my baby would survive if it were born now. That is just insane to me. I'm feeling a little lazy and haven't redone the chalkboard since the 4th of July, and Justin is out of town this week so I have no photo to show you guys. But I promise an update soon. 

Speaking of baby, I am loving that my sister felt our little nugget the other day! We were at work waiting for the kiddos to show up for the day. I told her to come lay on the giant bean bag with me because the baby was moving around a ton. She put her hand only my stomach and after a minute she felt something! She thought maybe it was just my stomach gurgling but I assured her my stomach had not been gurgling and that she did indeed feel the baby. It was very exciting. 

I am loving this:

Just yes.

I am loving my new blog design. I was needing something new and I think it's just wonderful. What do you guys think?

I am loving this watermelon drink my friend introduced me to. Frozen watermelon, a tablespoon of lemon juice, a tablespoon of sugar. Blend. You can mix it with vodka like my friend did, with sprite like she did for me, or just by itself. It is delicious! And I just can't get enough. 

This dad's response to the song Rude. I think it's hilarious. 

I am loving that after 2 weeks of weather in the high 90's next week will be in the low 80's. And for this pregnant mama that sounds like the most wonderful thing ever.

I am loving that Justin will be home in just 4 more sleeps. I need him to come back here to help me make the bed, fix the chromecast when it's not working, and do the cat litter. And also because he makes me laugh, and I love him like crazy. A week is too long to be separated.

I am loving that I got a Petunia Pickle Bottom bag for 48% off yesterday. And the outlet sale is still going on now. Go check it out.

I hope you're all having a wonderful week! Happy Humpday!

Movie Love

Mostly I've been loving on movies this week!

Veronica and I saw The Fault In Our Stars on Saturday night. It was great. I loved how closely it followed the book. I would say it was one of the best book to movies I've seen in a long time. We laughed, we cried. Like embarrassing out loud sniffling crying. But at least I wasn't the only one in the theater… pretty much everyone was crying.

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Sunday night Justin and I saw X-Men. Again, I really liked it. I haven't read the comics like my dorky darling husband has, so I didn't know the story going into it, but I still thought it was great. I have seen and like all of the X-Men movies though, so take that and do with it what you will.

Also, you get to see Hugh Jackman's naked butt. So there's that. 

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Now for some upcoming movies I must see!

Maleficent. I'm obsessed with Angelina Jolie's makeup and cheek bones in this movie. We are going to see it later this week I think and I can't wait.

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Cinderella. Are you kidding me Disney? That's all your going to give me? I'm dying.

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If I Stay. I literally read a book review about this book days before I saw the preview, and I instantly knew what movie it was when the preview started. I now have to read that book! And then go and see the movie.

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Mocking Jay Part 1. Because… Duh.

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The Giver. I read the book you know, so I have to.

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What I'm Loving

I missed WILW last week. Big news, I know. But that means I have an extra great list to share with you all today.

I am loving oreos and watermelon. Not together, but I seriously can't get enough of either of these foods.



I am loving Supergoop CC Cream. This stuff is seriously amazing. I got a little trial size of it in my last Birchbox, and I zoomed through it. I had to order a full size of it because I'm obsessed. It's light, it blends wonderfully, and still covers nicely. It will be the perfect summer makeup.

I am loving The Bachelorette and alltheprettypandas.com. Remember Sharleen from Juan Pablo's season? She and Juan Pablo had those awkward but steamy make out seshes? Besides that… she is smart, beautiful, fashionable, and witty. And she writes a mean Bachelorette recap. I especially love how she includes two "Drink When Andi says" words. Not that I can participate in that, but still.

I am loving that school is almost out!! Two more days! Holla!

I am loving that summer TV is about to start up! Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Big Brother, Mistresses! Yay!!

 

I am loving that I got to see my friend Cara's sweet baby boy yesterday!! I cannot wait to give him a little playmate!!

I am loving this pretty flower crown I picked up the other day at Francesca's. I'm so fashion forward.

Happy hump day you all!

19 Weeks and What I'm Loving Wednesday

It's been a while since I've done a WILW post. So I have a lot to love this week!

Of course I am loving my little man. I am now 19 weeks. So crazy. I can't believe I'm almost half way through!

How far along: 19 weeks
Gender: Boy!!
Weight Gain: Only 8 pounds!! Woohoo!
Maternity Clothes: Of course.
Stretch Marks: Nope
Belly button in or out: In
Sleep: Lately I'm up one time to pee.
Best Moment This Week: Feeling the baby on Sunday! Talk about a little pre Mother's Day present!
Miss Anything: Beer. My friend's will be celebrating Beer Olympics this weekend and I will be missing participating in that for sure!
Movement: Starting to feel it more and more!
Cravings/Aversions: My little man does not like sweets. Which kills me because I love them! And I crave ice cream or froyo but 90% of the time I feel sick once I'm done eating it. It's horrible.
Queasy or sick: I've felt a little nauseous this week, but still pretty good.
Looking forward to: Seeing my friend's and family this weekend!

On a somewhat related note… I am loving the new OPI Brazil colors. Especially the two I picked up this weekend. I'm wearing Where Did Suzi's Man-Go? on my toes, and I Just Can't Cope-acabana on my fingers. I really want the whole collection though. Especially those on the bottom.

I am loving my sweet husband. It's also his birthday tomorrow, so I'm loving spoiling him!

I am loving that my siblings and my bestie Erica are coming into town this weekend for our 3rd Annual Beer Olympics! It has been too long since I've seen them and I can't wait to see them and catch up!

I am loving loving loving the trailer for the movie Gone Girl. I saw it when I went to see The Other Woman this weekend (super great) and I've probably watched it 5 times since then. I can;t believe I have to wait until October to see it. I'm considering rereading the book again just to satisfy my craving for a little bit. If you have not read the book, I highly recommend it. It's amazing.

What I'm Loving Lately

I've been missing Wednesdays lately. But don't worry, we're back.

I am loving that Doodle is finally better! After a few more days of Poop Central, including a day where Shadow was in on the action, it was determined that it was a worm. The medicine was administered and everyone got better. $1600 later. Thank you veterinarians.

I am loving that we are signing papers for our house today! Woohoo! I'm so ready to close up that portion of our life!

I am loving Otter Pops. They seem to have shrunk in size since I was a kid though.

I am loving my belly bump! I am officially showing. I love it. It's much better than just feeling chunky.

I am loving that I got back to yoga yesterday. I took a little hiatus during my first trimester, and am just now making it back. Yesterday was hard. I am out of shape. I'm trying to take it easy and pace myself, but it sure does feel good to be back at it.

I am loving country music. I always love it actually but when the weather gets warmer there's nothing that beats the radio blasting and the windows down. I especially am loving the new Luke Bryan song, "Play It Again."



Speaking of the weather, I am loving that we are getting a little bit of sun! We're only into the 60's but if the wind isn't blowing it feels so nice!

I am loving my new maternity clothes! Seriously love them. The comfort of stretchy pants with the look of wearing jeans. Love.

Honestly you all, I am just loving life lately! I am in a happy place right now!

What I'm Loving

Wow what an exciting week!!

I am loving loving loving that the cat is out of the bag! I'm so happy that we got to tell everyone about Baby M!

I am loving all of the congratulations and texts and messages from all of our friends and family. It is so nice and we feel so loved and blessed.

I am loving the fun display that a friend helped me put together to announce our pregnancy at school. Courtney is super crafty and creative and made these cute signs for me! Thank you Courtney!!

I am loving peanut butter. I know I just posted yesterday about how I have not been having many cravings but man today I am loving me some peanut butter. On apples, on celery, on pancakes, straight out of the jar. Yes please.

I am loving Doodle. I taught him how to play dead last week and he is really getting it now. He is such a little cutie. I love him so much.

I am loving that my spring break is only 2 days away. And this is the last day of the week with kids! Thursday is all day conferences (can you sense the excitement). And then Friday I'm off! My dad also has another surgery on Friday so keep him in your thoughts and prayers please!!

I am loving dog shaming. I read through this yesterday and had tears streaming down my face from how hard I was laughing!!

Hope you all have a great rest of the week! And thank you all again for all of the love!!!

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What I'm Loving Wednesday and Happy 21st Veronica!!

Hello friends!

It is Wednesday again!

First off, I am loving my little sister Veronica, and loving that it is her birthday! We have gotten so close over the past 4 years and I am so lucky and happy to have you in my life! I hope you have a super super wonderful 21st birthday, after you rock your midterm! And I can't wait to celebrate with you this weekend!!

Also, loving that two of my sisters are coming to stay with me for a few days. I love any chance I get to spend time with them, and it seems like it's been forever since I've seem them.

I am loving that I have a kind of 4 day week. Friday is a work day. Not a day off, but second best. Hopefully I'll get some work done and get all ready for conferences, my favorite thing ever. #notreally

I am loving the time change! I never thought I would say that when I am losing sleep. But I love that Justin comes home and it is still light outside! I am ready for those dinners outside!

I am loving the chalkboard art I have been working on… it's not quite ready so you don't get to see it yet, but it's going to be great! Stay posted!

I am loving my little family.

What I'm Loving Wednesday Link Up

Happy Ash Wednesday Friends!

Here's what I'm loving this week!

I am loving the the non profit company The Ivy Movement. Some awesome bloggers put together a wonderful giveaway for this great cause. You can enter the giveaway here to win a $100 Amazon gift card, or add space on 10 amazing blogs! I entered the giveaway by donating to the Ivy Movement. I'm already dreaming of the things I could buy with that gift card, and I crossed something off of 30 before 30 list. Two birds, one stone.

I am loving meal planing. I am not as crazy organized as some of you out there, I didn't cook all of my meals out ahead of time, but it's planning none the less! Justin and I sit down on Sunday and decide what we are going to eat each day. I make a grocery list and we go grocery shopping. Now I don't have to decide what to cook when I get home, I know I already have all of the ingredients, and it makes our grocery shopping more productive and we save money. Win win!



I am loving that I am finally feeling like I m getting better! I swear I have been battling a cold for the last 2 months! I finally feel like my energy level is up, my attitude is better (I don't have a good attitude when I'm sick) and foods are tasting good again.



I am loving all of the positive feedback I have gotten over my Shadow post. Seriously one of my most popular posts in a long time. I don't know if that's sad or not... If you missed it, check it out here.

I am loving ice cream. This is nothing new, but just thought I'd let you know, since I'm eating some right now as I write this post!