34 Weeks

Well, I'm a little late this week with posting. We got back from Thanksgiving in Florida with my parents on Sunday evening and have basically been going non-stop ever since. Florida was lots of fun, we got to see my parents and grandmother, walk around Downtown Disney, play around on the golf cart- we figured out it goes from 0-20mph in 7 seconds, and even had time for Brendan to do a cross country race Saturday morning! Here are some photos from Thanksgiving:

Thanksgiving Morning on my parent's porch

Downtown Disney

My dad even bought me a caramel apple!

Driving the golf cart

Disclaimer: this was his cool down that I was running with him

Since we returned, life has been crazy. We both had long weeks at work and a pretty hectic weekend! One bright spot for me was that on Thursday, I got to be a hair model for my hairdresser at her salon while they did a class with Bumble and Bumble which meant that not only did I get a free haircut, I also got some free styling products! It was awesome! Saturday, we spent most of the day at church with Brendan doing a men's work day and myself decorating the church with a few ladies for Christmas, and then we came back at night so Brendan could practice with Sunday's worship team. In between all that, we managed to clean the house, purchase and set up a Christmas tree! This will be the first year we have a tree because the other years we have traveled to be with our families for Christmas.

This is my favorite time of the year. I love everything about it from the smells, to the colored lights, to the movie specials, the songs sung at church, giving presents, and extra reasons to put one more marshmallow in your hot chocolate. Of course, this year is extra special, which means that I am also extra emotional, I feel like I could cry at least once an hour.

The Christmas Tree!

Another thing I love about Christmas? The overwhelming urge I have to have a fire in the fireplace!

I had my bi weekly doctor's appointment on Friday and everything seems normal. I had the doctor that made me cry the last time I had him, but he was much nicer this time. I'm glad I went to see him again because I would  definitely feel anxious if the next time I saw him was when I was in labor. I've been having a few contractions per day for the past week or so, but the doctor says that's totally normal, it usually just means I over did it or didn't drink enough water. My only complaints are that I have had pretty bad heartburn the past few weeks (need to cut out the hot sauce), my back is always killing me, and I'm just exhausted! Sometimes I just really wish that Luke would get here already!

How far along? 34 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 31 pounds when I went to the doctor
Maternity clothes? yeah and some of those don't even fit!
Stretch marks? Not yet!
Sleep: I have discovered that Benadryl is wonderful
Best moment this week: setting up the Christmas tree!
Miss Anything? sleeping on my back
Movement: yes, yes, yes.
Food cravings: cereal and hot sauce.. not together.
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: can this be changed to "do random strangers ask if you're going into labor when you sigh?"
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks
Belly Button in or out? OUT
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody? Happy, but emotional.
Looking forward to: ARMY NAVY FOOTBALL GAME!