life lately!!

some photos of life lately. busy busy busy. 

this photo above is either at lowes or home depo. i feel like we live there!^^

^^i had my last day of work the other week and brandon brought me a "last day of work treat!" he really is the sweetest! i'm going to miss my job!^^

^^if you ask brandon he will say he is getting his dad shots! ha ha^^

^^i would say all the in laws are excited for the baby to come!^^

^^taking full advantage of these parking spots!^^

^^the other day i washed babys clothes. something about washing little peoples clothes that is so cute and lets talk about how good they smell after!^^

^^last weekend we decided to go to dinner. we realize soon that we won't be able to go on a date just as us for awhile so we're soaking in all the alone time togetherness as we can!^^

^^i cut my hair. lots came off. i'm calling it my mom hairdo!^^

^^this is at church today while i didn't go to sunday school. sitting for 3 hours is a no!^^

^^this photo was from a couple months ago but i love it and haven't blogged this photo. its on my fridge. baby karter i love you!^^

^^the other day i was babysitting these 2 rascals and i said look at me and smile. this is Amelia trying to get mason to look at me. hahaha!^^ 

^^looking at tent trailers with the men. gotta have something to stay in while we go camping!^^

^^swinging time with aunt jennie!^^

^^just having a little tea party!^^

^^if i had to make my older brother into a baby he would look exactly like this!^^

this first photo was today after church. i needed a snack so i grabbed all the bags of candy and sat down. brandon thought it was funny but really what better after church snack is better than this?^^

and that's a wrap! 

baby shower #3!

my last baby shower was thrown by my two good friends jessica and lindsay. 

it was a ward baby shower. they invited all the ladies in our ward and it was such a good turn out. 

i'm thankful for such good friends. brandon and i have been in primary since we moved into our ward and i never really felt like i had friends in the ward. We recently just got out of primary and i was a little nervous no one would come to this shower since i didn't feel that close to anyone and it was such a good turn out. thank you thank you to everyone who came. you made me and my little baby feel so special. we love you!  our ward is pretty awesome. 

and thank you jessica and lindsay for throwing such a cute and fun shower, all your little details were darling. totally a pinterest shower that's for sure. :) 

^^this was when i was 36 weeks prego!^^ 

^^everyone who came got a rootbeer! so CUTE!^^

^^le-MAN-aid!^^

^^i mean the food was so yummy and decorated soooo cute!^^

thank you again to everyone who came. i love our ward and i feel so thankful for all of you! 

jessica and lindsay thank you for being such wonderful friends. 

you both are the best. 

baby shower #1 found HERE 

baby shower #2 found HERE 

baby shower #2!

baby shower #2 was thrown by my family. 

it turned out so well and baby and i are so spoiled and lucky to have everyone in our lives! 

he definitely got spoiled that day. thank you to everyone who came. 

this was when i was 34 weeks prego. baby showers are so fun. best little parties ever.  

^^my mom is so talented. she has done SO much for this little guy. she made him so many blankets, a quilt, bibs and rags. thank you mom i have no doubt he will just adore his grandma!^^

^^little Amelia showing her tummy. she's the sweetest and always touches my tummy. she will be such a good older cousin!^^

^^little baby shorts.... ahhh COME ON! :)^^

^^i'll be posting a picture of this quilt soon but it turned out so perfect. i LOVE it!^^

^^naisbitt aunts!^^

^^karter k you are to cute for your own darn good!^^

^^my cousin becky is due a week or so after me with a baby boy!^^ 

thank you again to everyone. it was such a fun and perfect day! 

baby shower #1 found HERE. 

37 weeks!!

happy march 1st!!! 

i can't believe its finally the month of march. this is the month were i finally get to meet my little one! saying i'm a little excited is an understatement. i remember finding out clear back in july that i was going to be a mommy and thinking my goodness march is fooooorever away and BAM its finally march. if i was to go on my exact due date i have 19 days to wait to kiss and cuddle that little babe. 

i wouldn't mind if it came a little sooner through. 

everyday i wonder if he will have hair or no. if he will look more like his daddy or mom. brandon and i can't wait to see what his little personality will be like. the other night brandon said i wonder if he will be more like me or more like you and i replied hopefully both.

 (because we both are pretty awesome. hahahahha just kidding) 

how far along are you? 37 weeks and day 3 today! 

gender? boy! boy! boy! 

maternity clothes?  i'm at that point where i literally have 5 shirts that still fit and that are long enough. so i'm always in those shirts oh and husbands tee shirts. 

how big is baby? size of a winter melon (19-22in and 6.5lbs). is what the app is guessing but last tuesday my doctor estimated him to be around 5 pounds. 

weight gain? i've gained a total of 25 so far. doctor says i'm right on track. i'm so proud of myself for gaining that much weight. i love stepping on that scale. 

sleep? i'm getting a whole lot of sleep but also not a whole lot at the same time. 

couple nights ago we were up because little guy had the hiccups and wouldn't stop moving. 

movement? oh yes. sometimes it looks like a creature is in my tummy trying to get out. ha 

labor signs? nothing yet. i am dilated to a 1 cm and 60-70% effaced! 

best moment this week? pretty much all the way prepared for this little guy! oh and getting to hear his heartbeat every tuesday. (my fav!) 

some happy moments? when the baby starts kicking the second brandon gets home and he can hear his daddy's voice. or at church when we sing hymns. he loves music! 

what am i looking forward to? being a mom and seeing my baby! 

35 weeks!!

35 weeks! 

my oh my! i can't believe i'm 35 weeks. do you guys realize that this little guy could come really soon now? its starting to freak me out. when i hit my 35 week mark i realized no more messing around and time to get serious. everyday i'm crossing off things off my to do list. so much to do to prepare for this little guy. i really can't wait. i'm so excited to meet him! 

how far along are you? 35 weeks and 5 days to be exact! 

gender? BOY! 

how big is baby? honeydew melon (19-22in, 5.5lbs!)

maternity clothes? just my one pair of pants! i actually put on these red pants and they buttoned up! i was so impressed. ha ha also started wearing husbands tee shirts. (so smart!)

sleep? i really can't complain i still get good sleep. i wake up a lot during the night and think of things i need to do and i and toss and turn a lot. 

movement? this little guy sure does love to kick his mama. the other day my ribs were so sore! 

weight gain? last apt i gained 3 pounds in 1 weeks! i'm starting to go every week now. so lets see how much i add on. ain't going to lie stepping on the scale is kinda fun. ha ha my nurse said 

"you're the only one who cheers when she steps on the scale!"  

food cravings? nothing specific. just like my food! 

food aversions? nope! thank heavens! 

labor signs? nope. which is wonderful lets keep him cooking a little longer! 

belly button in or out? its totally out. 

best moment this week?  getting more and more ready for him to come and feeling his little movements. he loves church hymns and loves when i'm in the car singing taylor swift. he will always start kicking for those 2 things! 

some happy moments? this little guy gets the hiccups everyday. its my favorite to say brandon he has the hiccups! oh and baby showers! they're the best. i have one more this week!

 baby boy is spoiled. 

what am i looking forward to? seeing this little guy! i can't wait to see what he looks like and

 i really just wanna hold my baby in my arms. 

ps. i think we will make a pretty cute baby if i do say so myself! ha ha