We had been working hard to make our house presentable over the past couple of months. I love how we've added great personal touches to our home. It's our first home together and I couldn't have been more excited to show it off and host a party.
Yesterday we finally hosted our housewarming party and we had a fantastic turn out! I made a ton of food (mostly Pinterest inspired) and got to spend the day with the most fun people I know. I made pizza dip, guacamole, corn dog muffins, BBQ sliders, "football" peanut butter dip, and set out a veggie-and-ranch-dip tray. We set up a TV in the backyard and also got to use our cornhole boards. I mostly stayed inside and ate...surprise, surprise.
It was also the first time some of my friends got to see and feel my little baby bump. It was definitely an enjoyable day. I'm only sorry I didn't take any photos!
Today Taylor got up before I did and finished cleaning the kitchen. Love that man! We took the Jeep out with the top down and had brunch at J. Christopher's. I had the BEST specialty coffee drink there! It was a turtle latte. Now I know which coffee drink I'll be craving for the next four months. Lol.
Unfortunately this is one of Taylor's travel weeks, and it's the longest one of the year. He left this afternoon and won't be back until Friday. While I already miss him terribly it makes me happy knowing that he'll get to spend some time with his grandmother on her farm on Thursday and Friday.
When he gets back we will begin booking travel for our "babymoon." I told him from the beginning that I really wanted a fall babymoon in the mountains for a few reasons. Number one, in 2010 we took a fall trip to Gatlinburg, TN and had such a fantastic time. Number two, I will still be in my second trimester (I think...I'll have to check a calendar) and will still be feeling pretty good and be able to indulge in some delicious food. Number three, I LOVE THE MOUNTAINS!!
I have been continuously updating my baby registries with things numerous friends and family have suggested. I feel like there's a lot on there but I have to keep telling myself that a lot of it is fun stuff, too. Did I mention that I registered for pretty much every giraffe item I could find?
I had a lot more trouble with my second registry. All of the "big" items are on the Babies-R-Us list and I didn't want to add duplicates so I tried to find different things, but it was harder. I'm pretty content with both of them though.
Also want to send out two huge congratulations! One to Amanda Jones on the birth of her first baby, Persephone Layne, earlier this week! And the second to Danielle Bauer, my friend and co-worker, who just found out the she is expecting her second! Yay babies!
Weekly photo:
How far along: 23 weeks
Trimester: Second
Total weight gain/loss: Down ten pounds.
Maternity clothes: Yes.
Sleep: No complaints.
Stretch marks: Nothing new.
Best moment of the week: Our party!
Movement: Yup, now people can see my stomach move when the baby moves.
Food Cravings: Still having lots of cravings. Mostly cake and desserts this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing notable. Still dislike bathrooms. Lol.
Miss anything? No.
Other symptoms: Back pain has been bad this week. I may have to break down and think about seeing a chiropractor. I'll talk to my doc about it (again) at my next appointment.
Have you started to show yet? Yes.
Sex: It will be a surprise.
Labor Signs: None.
Belly button in or out? In and looks so weird!
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Moody or not moody? Moody for sure. This week it's worrying too much and crying spells. Lol.
Looking forward to: Taylor comes home from his business trip Friday! Five days and nights is too long!
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