Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Keith Urban- #LighttheFuseTour

On Saturday July 20th my sister and friend Amanda headed the Jones County Fair here in Iowa to see the Light the Fuse Tour! Dustin Lynch, Little Big Town and Keith Urban!

I have to tell you the concert was hands down one of the best concerts I have ever been too! This pregnant lady was dancing, singing and standing the entire concert! Here are pictures from the concert and also a video of Keith Urban signing and giving his guitar to a fan in the stands! AMAZING!

Have you been to the Light the Fuse Tour yet this year? Are you planning to go? If not and they are in your area, you must!













Here is a link to the video of him giving his guitar away, again it was an amazing show, Dustin Lynch, Little Big Town and Keith Urban were amazing!!!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=596811713684118


Hopefully the link will work!

Until next time!

Monday, July 29, 2013

Bumpdate- 24 weeks

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24 weeks: Your baby has caught up with an ear of corn in size and gained about 1/4 pound since last week. (Length: almost a foot.)

Maternity Clothes I am still wearing my pre pregnancy clothes, but i have a growing belly, so the maternity pants and tops are making an appearance, I would say I am pretty lucky that my pre pregnancy pants still fit below my belly! I have found some really nice pants that are long enough for me so i am thrilled to have those, still on the search for some comfy pants though, any suggestions?? :)

Stretch Marks
I still do not have any, still using Palmer's every night so i am hoping to keep them away!

Movement
 She is still very busy! Joe has really been able to feel her move now, Macy is also noticing her movement!

Food cravings
Still enjoying fruit, this weekend I wanted a snickers bar :)

Nausea, vomiting, or sickness
None. I'm SO grateful that i have not had any sickness and was not sick during the first trimester either!

What I miss:
Nothing, no complaints from me this week!

Gender:
We are having a GIRL! The shopping has started :)

Best moment this week:
 Nothing to report! Was happy to hear the sweet sound of her heartbeat at my Dr's appointment!


Obviously my phone app and the Baby center app do not compare the same Fruit/Veggies :)

Until next time!

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Things i am Loving today!

I can't believe today is already Wednesday! The weeks seem to by flying by! Anyone else feel that way?

Here are a few things i am loving this week.

I'm Loving:  That this past weekend i went to the Light the Fuse Tour with Dustin Lynch, Little Big Town and Keith Urban! Hands down the most amazing concert i have ever been too! This pregnant lady had a great time! Can't wait to head back to the Jones County Fair next year for Miranda Lambert and we are anxiously awaiting the announcement of the other concerts.


I'm Loving:  The weather we are having this week, it is amazing! Last week it was HOT and HUMID :( This week our air conditioning is going to get a break, it has almost been like fall weather in the morning!


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I'm Loving: I went to a Arbonne party a couple weeks ago and splurged on some new facial cleanser and i am LOVING the new RE9 products i bought, if you have not ever heard of Arbonne or used them click here to see what is about. Have you used Arbonne before? Did you love it?
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I'm Loving:  My sweet and loving husband, the best fur baby a mommy could ask for, Macy  and our sweet little girl who we will get to meet this fall!


Joe with our niece Emma, he is going to be such a good daddy! :)
Macy with her shirt that says, Queen of the house :) Yes that she is haha!

Happy Wednesday!

Until next time!

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Must Haves vs. No need to buy baby items! Help!

So the hubby and i have officially started our registry's and let me tell you it is overwhelming!! Obviously we have plenty of friends that have had kids and my brother and his wife have 2 little ones, but we are seriously wanting to know what are things that you didn't register for, that you wish you had now that your little one is bigger, what did you register for that was a complete waste?


Also, i am really wanting to get a Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper bag, this one to be exact.

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But lots of people say to just use a nice backpack, because it is so much more user friendly, any suggestions on that? Plus you really only use the diaper bag for the first year or so.


We have also heard from so many people to not get a pack and play and use the Rock and Play's, how much did you love or not love your rock and play? Most of the people said it was so much easier to have this to move around your house and also lots easier to load up if you are going to visit people.

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I know that something's work for some parents while other things do not, but i feel like hearing how things worked for others is so a true testament to whether or not we should try it!


So help a girl out and tell me your MUST HAVES and things to STAY away from :)

Until next time!

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Friday, July 19, 2013

Bumpdate 23 weeks


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23 weeks: Your baby weighs about as much as a large mango -- just over a pound. (Length: more than 11 inches.)


Maternity Clothes
I am still wearing my pre pregnancy clothes, but i have a growing belly, so the maternity pants and tops are making an appearance, I would say I am pretty lucky that my pre pregnancy pants still fit below my belly! I have found some really nice pants that are long enough for me so i am thrilled to have those, still on the search for some comfy pants though, any suggestions?? :)

Stretch Marks
I still do not have any, still using Palmer's every night so i am hoping to keep them away!

Movement
She is a busy baby! She must love when i lay down at night because she is then doing gymnastics in my belly :) She is also very busy after i eat, i am thankful i can feel her moving around and know that she is growing!

Food cravings
Still enjoying fruit, but last weekend i did really want a donut! Maybe i will indulge this weekend!

Nausea, vomiting, or sickness
None. I'm SO grateful that i have not had any sickness and was not sick during the first trimester either!

What I miss:
Nothing, no complaints from me this week!

Gender:
We are having a GIRL! The shopping has started :)

Best moment this week:
Our crib was delivered and the dresser should be here next week, looking forward to starting on the nursery! Otherwise, just feeling blessed to be feeling great and have a busy little gril growing!

Have a great weekend! Sorry no bump picture of me this week! :)

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Adult ABC's

I saw this floating around on a couple people’s blogs and thought I would try it out! I am taking the outline from Emily’s blog check her out if you have not already!

A. Attached or Single: Attached and happily married to Joe for almost 6 years of wedded bliss!

B. Best Friend: I have a few close friends my BFF Emily and of course my hubby Joe and Macy!


C. Cake or Pie: Do I have chose, I love them both
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D. Day of choice: I love Saturdays and Sundays, Saturdays because it is the only full day that Joe and I have off together and Sunday because I feel like I am more productive on Sundays than any other day of the week!

E. Essential Item: I have to say my insulin, chap stick and right now Kleenex’s I can’t go anywhere without Kleenex’s right now, my nose is running like faucet!

F. Favorite Color: My favorite color is PINK and has been for a long time! Watch out Baby Adams is going to be overwhelmed with pink haha!

G. Gummy Bears or Worms: Both! I love fruity, gummy things...way more than chocolate (shocker, right!?) I have to same I am in the same boat as Emily on this one!

H. Hometown: Vinton, IA small town Iowa! Wouldn’t change it for anything!

I. Favorite Indulgence: I would say a dilly bar for a dip cone, I LOVE them but we do not get them very often! Haha!

J. January or July: July. I like July because of the 4th of July and sweet corn! But January is not terrible if is not super cold! I would say neither of these comes in as a favorite!

K. Kids: We currently have one fur baby Macy who we love dearly and spoil rotten, we also are expecting our long awaited baby, baby girl Adams in late October early November!
 

L. Life isn't complete without: The loves of my life, Joe, Macy and baby girl! Also, my family and friends.

M. Marriage Date: 9/22/2007




N. Numbers of siblings: One older brother and a little sister! Wouldn’t trade them for the world!


O. Apples or Oranges: I love both, but I am going with Apples, especially Honey crisp apples which should be making a debut here very soon!

P. Phobias: I am seriously afraid of frogs/toads, I know weird but they are so gross and freak me out! I am also a bit of a germaphobe, I won’t share all my secrets, but my co-workers and boss like to poke fun of me about my antics haha!

Q. Quotes:
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. “unknown”

R. Reasons to Smile: I have lots of reasons to smile, I really feel very lucky.


S. Season of choice: I have reasons to love all the seasons, but Fall is my favorite I just love all the fun stuff that time of year brings, plus who doesn’t love hooded sweatshirts and jeans! Plus Hawkeye Football J


T. Tag 5 People: Come on and join the fun!

U. Unknown fact about me: I am sure I have lots of unknown facts about me, but I guess I will share that i can't sleep without a fan! It does not have to be cooling me off i just have to have it for sound :)

V. Vegetable: I like cucumbers but I live in Iowa so I LOVE sweet corn!

W. Worst Habit: I use to bite my nails and you would think with my germaphobe problem I wouldn’t do that, but I have since quit and I am going on about 8 months of no biting my nails!!

X. X-ray or Ultrasound: Either would be fine by me. I have only had 1 x-ray I think and about a million ultrasounds it seems like.

Y. Your favorite food: I love to grill, so steaks, grilled chicken and brats!

Z. Zodiac sign: I'm a Scorpio!
SO, did you learn anything new here? 
See you all next time! 


Sunday, July 14, 2013

Bumpdate- 22 weeks


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22 weeks: Your baby has stretched to the size of a spaghetti squash and weighs almost a pound. (Length: nearly 11 inches.)


Maternity Clothes
I am still wearing my pre pregnancy clothes, but i have a growing belly, so the maternity pants and tops are making an appearance, I would say I am pretty lucky that my pre pregnancy pants still fit below my belly!

Stretch Marks
None so far, i am using Palmer's every night so i am hoping to keep them away!

Movement
She is a busy baby! I think she really moves when it is time to eat and also time to go to bed! I know that Macy has started to enjoy laying on my lower belly because she can feel her move, so sweet she loves her little sister already!

Food cravings
 I am really enjoying fruit right now especially watermelon, a few cravings, but nothing i couldn't resist!

Nausea, vomiting, or sickness
None. I'm SO grateful that i have not had any sickness and was not sick during the first trimester either!

What I miss:
Nothing, no complaints from me this week!

Gender:
We are having a GIRL! Crazy to think of all the planning we have left to do on her nursery and all the shopping!! :)

Best moment this week:
 I would say people finally being able to see my growing belly!

So here is a picture of my growing belly and also my lame chalkboard haha!

I am a week behind, so don't be alarmed if I have 2 bump dates this week! I am also hoping to blog other than just bump dates this week!

I hope everyone has a Happy Monday!

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Bumpdate- 21 weeks


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21 weeks: Your baby is currently the length of a carrot -- weighs about 3/4 of a pound. (Length: 10 1/2 inches, head to heel.


Maternity Clothes
I am still wearing my pre pregnancy clothes, but i have a growing belly, so the maternity pants and tops are making an appearance! :)
Stretch Marks
None so far, i am using Palmer's every night so i am hoping to keep them away!

Movement
She is a busy baby! I think she really moves when it is time to eat and also time to go to bed! I know that Macy has started to enjoy laying on my lower belly because she can feel her move, so sweet she loves her little sister already!
Food cravings
I am still enjoying cold drinks and popsicles! I have had a few cravings the last week but nothing i couldn't resist!

Nausea, vomiting, or sickness
None. I'm SO grateful that i have not had any sickness and was not sick during the first trimester either!

What I miss:
Nothing, no complaints from me this week!

Gender:
We are having a GIRL! This past weekend we had a wedding out of town and did some shopping and let me tell you, i seriously have the sweetest most caring husband around, he was so cute picking out cute little clothes for his sweet baby girl! I am so excited to watch her wrap him around her finger :)
Best moment this week:
Every time i get to see her on the ultrasound screen and hear that sweet noise of her heartbeat is great!

I can't believe it is already the 4th of July week! Looking forward to spending the weekend celebrating the 4th of July and our sweet niece Emma's first birthday! We are also doing another Color Run in Chicago, so i will be back next week with a few posts on that and also hopefully a recap of my vacation to Florida, i know it is WAY over due!

Until next time!