I can't believe that we are so close to Christmas already! Where did 2014 go? As I get older, I realize how precious time is, and I am sure that this will only become more important once the little bambino is here. I think that we are caught-up with buying everyone's gifts, so at least we are covered in that department.. unless I think of anyone I missed :/
To catch everyone up to speed, we had a great week off of work in Mississippi for Thanksgiving. First we went to Atlanta for Allen and Brittany's wedding, and we had a blast. Then, we went to Oxford for the week. We had so much fun spending time with family, relaxing, and going to winning the Egg Bowl. The only problem is that it just didn't last long enough. Whenever I am home, time just flies by; and I am always so sad to leave. Here are some pictures:
We were having a little too much fun with selfies at Brittany and Allen's wedding
Enjoying the student section at the Egg Bowl
I got to see one of my besties, Liz Weissinger!
My family in the grove!
My bro, Austin
The beautiful bride, Brittany Lamb!
The best photo bomb ever- thanks Chris Rutland! :)
I am already 23 weeks with Baby Boy, who is now the size of a mango or a grapefruit. Take your pick...
I think it's funny how both apps that I use have different fruits each week. Oh well.
I am also finally starting to feel little movements in there, which is really crazy. It's hard to wrap my head around the fact that I have a tiny human being growing inside of me. Not to sound cliche, but it really is such a miracle. So far, so good as far as symptoms go. I haven't really had any strange symptoms or cravings- except that when its up to me to choose what to eat, I always want beef. Specifically, cheese burgers.. go figure. Good thing that there is a delicious hamburger place here in Augusta called Farmhouse.
Here are some pictures of me with my finally-showing bump:
^ I took this one 3 weeks ago on Thanksgiving (before I ate my weight in casseroles) ^
My parents surprised me by treating me to some maternity clothes, and here I am trying on my new maternity jeans! My friend, Lauren Ellis, also sent me a huge box of her old maternity clothes, so I am really hooked-up now! I am so excited to finally get to wear them all. So far, I haven't had the true test of being pregnant- which is when a stranger asks when you are due. Apparently, that's when you really feel preggers. Ryan seems to think that it is because I am not large enough yet, and people are too polite to ask- in case I am not. :) I will let y'all know when I have a stranger ask about the baby.
In case any of you missed it, this past Friday (December 12th) was National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. My job really embraced this holiday (is it really a holiday though?), and we were all encouraged to send in pictures of us wearing our sweaters during therapy. Here is mine:
Pretty cheesy.. I know. Don't judge me. My kids liked it at least :)
Ryan is just beginning a very busy and stressful rotation, so I probably won't see too much of him for the next few weeks. :( At least he has the week of Christmas off, and we will be in Jonesboro, GA for the holidays. We are so excited!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!
