Five on Friday

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This is my first ever Five on Friday linkup and I’m very excited about it!

ONE// I am SO looking forward to this weekend! We are going to finish decorating the playroom; we are putting up new shutters on our house; meeting with our birth doula; and I’m determined to start freezer cooking. This baby is coming anyyyy day now, I can feel it :)
TWO// Even though baby girl isn’t here yet, we are already making plans for her christening. We are hoping to do it when she is about 8 weeks old, and all week I had been on a hunt for the perfect dress. I found this one at jcp.com, but it was sold out in the 0-3 month size. It came back in stock today, and for an additional 15% off, so I scooped it up. I’m obsessed with the ruffles on the bottom!
THREE// Ebates.com — do you have any idea how much online shopping I have done in my life? A ridiculous amount. And yet, I always, always, always, forget about ebates.com!! I’ve been remembering more lately and am super excited for the next check I have coming to me :) Hey if someone wants to pay me to shop, who am I to say no?? Please tell me you use it too? If not, go here and sign up now!!
FOUR// Pioneer Woman recipes. I happened to randomly catch her cooking show this week while I was home, and as cooking shows tend to do, I had to make one of her recipes. Wednesday night I made her ham and scalloped potatoes, but it didn’t come out quite right. I will have to work on it again, because the overall concept was delicious! Tonight I am making her meatball sliders. Keith loves meatballs, so I’m excited to try her version!

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How delicious do these look?? Hoping mine look the same, haha
FIVE// I am loving white nails for spring. I bought Essie’s “Marshmallow” but I think I need a nude basecoat. I did three coats and it was still too transparent for me. I’m determined to get it right :) 

I hope you all have a great weekend!!


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35 Weeks

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Maxi Dress, Old Navy / Long cardigan, Target / Oh, HI GUNNER!!
 
How far along: 35  weeks …. and 35 days until her due date. Craziness!!!
Gender: Girl
Weight gain: 30 (!!) when I first got pregnant 30 lbs was the max I thought I would gain … it’s a tough pill to swallow knowing I will probably gain about 5 more as she plumps up these last few weeks!
Maternity clothes: so, the same as last week …. nothing fits me. My shirts are too short, my pants are too tight … somehow I’m figuring it out though!  
Stretch marks: Nope, still not one in sight!!
Belly button in or out: waaaay out …. people love to make fun of it since it’s so obvious :)
Sleep: it’s been okay this week, still up a couple times a night, but I think that the daily walks Gunner and I are taking are helping to wear me out so I have no problems falling asleep
Best moment this week: I’m really loving working part-time hours … getting home by 2:30 is AMAZING! The weather has been so nice this past week that Gunner and I took an hour long walk every day. He loves being outside, and I’m loving the exercise. I’m determined to walk this baby out!
Miss anything: probably the same as last week … I miss being able to move at a normal pace and I miss taking deep breaths :)
Movement: little miss is still kicking, pounding, and punching away in there! I mentioned this in my weekend update post, but she seemed to have gotten her foot stuck in my ribcage the other night, and ever since I have been in so.much.pain.
Cravings: nothing really, I’m eating smaller and less at each meal so I’m just trying to be as healthy as possible!
Queasy or sick: had a couple bouts of bad nausea and heartburn this week, but it hasn’t been constant, so I’m thankful for that!
Looking forward to: well … it’s already April 7! so I’d say the thing I’m looking forward to the most is her birthday <3
 
 
 
 
 


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Weekend Happenings!

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We have been very busy around here this weekend! 
After getting out of work on Friday I decided to make a quick stop at Sephora. This is a store I should just not be allowed in! I wanted a new foundation — an hour, and $123 later (!) I had a new foundation and a new skin care system. I’m such a sucker, but almost three days later, I already see a difference, and am loving my new products :) 

Make Up Forever HD makeup / Tory Burch perfume / Fresh skincare products

Keith’s birthday was Friday, so we went out for a low-key dinner Friday night. I wanted to go bowling, but he laughed at me and told me I was not bowling at 35 weeks pregnant. Whatever. 
Saturday we got up bright and early … By 10am we had sold two pieces of furniture to people from Craigslist, and met with a fence company to get a quote on fencing in our backyard! 
We would REALLY love to be able to fence in the backyard, but it’s not a cheap project! We have some decision making to do first, as in – how long do we plan on staying in this house? That decision is really up to Keith at this point, because I could really go either way!
Sorry that was quite the tangent … So anyway, After we met with the fence man, we met up with our friends Andrew and KerriAnne and drove an hour to Wahlburgers (owned by the Wahlburg boys, duh) and even though there was a crazy wait and the place was packed, the burgers were DElicious. 

Notice how I squeezed my wedding rings on? They go on okay, but it’s a struggle getting them off!
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Why yes, that is a burger with fried onion rings :) and a chocolate mint frappe. 
Hanging out in Hingham!

By the time we got home, I was BEAT. Being nine months pregnant is hard work man! I took a two hour nap! 
I woke up around 3am Sunday with a sharp shooting pain in my rib cage. I think baby girl had her foot stuck or something, because she definitely bruised my ribs :/ It hurts to cough, laugh or take deep breaths! She’s clearly REALLY out of room and needs to come out! Anytime now little miss :)
Today was project day! I think Keith and I were both nesting! 
We finished painting both of our doors. Color is “Licorice Stick” by Behr. I have always, always wanted a house with red doors!!! This color is bright, and the color really pops. It’s perfect :)
Front Door

Side Door
We decided last weekend to revamp the outside of our house, and I can’t wait until it’s all done! 
We put up the new light fixture in the nursery. So proud of hubby for figuring out how to do this! I then spent 30 min attaching all the crystal strands. I love it!
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Light Off!
Keith also spent some time outside cleaning off our patio, throwing out all the dead plants that did not survive this awful winter, and cleaned off our patio furniture. I’m so ready for warm summer evenings on our patio :)
We just need some pretty colorful flowers!

Now we are wrapping up this long weekend watching the ACM awards. We LOVE country music and these award shows are awesome. Love my boys Bluke who are hosting this year! Trying not to laugh too much since it still hurts :)
I hope y’all had an awesome weekend! 


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