Bountiful Baskets Prelude

I am trying to get better at cooking food, and by cooking I mean not just heating something up in the microwave. I was going gung-ho with menu planning until I got pregnant...and sick...and the thought of the kitchen made me nauseous. I have been trying again, now that I am not sick, to menu plan and make meals again. I cannot say I really enjoy the process, but it is growing on me. This last week both my husband and I were home at the same time for dinner one night! I decided that would be the day to fire up the grill and make some kabobs! We used pieces from our Bountiful Basket-pineapple, onion and green peppers- and some mushrooms because we love them and chicken that had been marinated in a little marinade packet mix. This was served over some brown rice and we both liked it! Success!

All pictures were taken by my husband!

24 Weeks

I got this dress last month for a black and white themed event. It is not a maternity dress. I went to the maternity store and didn't find anything I liked! I am still in an awkward in between stage, which I have decided I am glad about because that means I can wear normal clothes...minus jeans, they are just too tight.

Some little side notes-I have so many pictures, that I think they make up for all my words this time!

*I have been having problems for a while with my eyeliner smudging onto my eye creases. I just bought some new eyeliner (Almay) and am hoping that it solves the problem

*Have you heard of Bountiful Baskets? It is a really neat thing and I will probably post about it here very soon. I got my first one almost 2 weeks ago and am getting another this Saturday.

*I just found this dress from Sense and Sensibility patterns. I am trying to decide if my belly will fit underneath it or if I should just wait until after baby.

22 Weeks

These were taken at 22 weeks. Still not showing a whole ton, which I am thankful for! I have widened out though, which means I can no longer wear my pants. If I try I have a rather large muffin top, so I opt for the elastic topped pants. The weather was rather nice this day making the picture taking venture much more fun.

It is a Boy

We found out that the little peanut, that no longer looks like a peanut, inside of me is a boy! My husband was quite excited because he said he wouldn't know what to do with a girl-though many explained that is part of being a dad, you just learn what to do!

It has gotten very cold in our neck of the woods and I try not to venture outside...at all....But I really wanted to take some pictures and try to show off my still-not-really-showing belly. It was so cold we went outside for about 3 minutes before I called it quits!

These were taken at about 21 weeks

We got one decent picture of my whole self...and not from the side

Arizona

Earlier this month my grandma's sister passed away. I was able to go down to Arizona to her funeral and had a great time. I have not been to Arizona since I was 6 years old and it was wonderful to see my family. It was a fast trip, with lots of driving, but I am very glad I went.

Somewhere in Arizona. The landscape was beautiful.

Silly brothers

The cemetery which had a unique beauty to it.

My sister

I am hiding a 20 week baby inside there!

I loved the old charm of the city where the funeral was held.