It's Valentine's Day

I never really liked Valentines Day in my teen years.  Primarily because as soon as Christmas Day arrived, Valentine merchandise shoved my beloved Christmas decorations into the next year and THAT my friends...is not cool.  Another thing I didn't really get was... why there had to be one day out of the year that you show someone you love them.  Why not do that everyday of the year?  Just didn't get it!  Isn't that what love really is?  ALWAYS showing someone how much they mean to you?

I do appreciate it a bit more now.  Not really sure why, I guess it's just because I enjoy holiday's like a maniac.  I love decorating, planning a (rare) date night, being able to plan themed therapy activities, having an excuse to drag my Mr. to a chick flick (SAFE HAVEN ANYONE???;)  We shall see how THAT works out but oh WHAT an opportunity for Cade to prove his love...  

In honor of this heart festive holiday, here are a few of the decorations I threw together for our home: 

Penny is ALWAYS decorated

Hope everyone has a "love-ly" day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Bump Update: 32 Weeks

PS...sneak peek above to nursery color!  IN LOVE:)

This is Week #:  32 Weeks

Total Weight Gain:  15 lbs (He weighs 5 LBS 3 OZ!!!)  Not gonna lie...a little scared @ that

What I am wearing:  Well, anything that will cover my belly.  At this point, cute stylish clothes make me feel normal and less like a whale...so I am trying to still dress up as much as I can! 

Favorite accessory/piece of clothing:  I am still loving that Black Old Navy Maxi Dress, too bad I can’t wear it everyday!!;)

Body woes:  Contractions, and pressure/pain that is supposedly caused by baby laying on a nerve.  My belly is very itchy, but I am not going to complain because so far I am stretch mark free.   I just pray it doesn’t change before baby comes or appear afterwards! 

Best part of week:  Knoxville tripJ  We had a mini Super Bowl party, a Drs. Visit complete with 2D/3D pics, and picked up everything (well almost) we will need for little man’s room.

Feel anything in there?  Looks like a major crowd has coordinated the wave under my skin.

Gives me the Creeps:  coffee…:,(

I miss:  Sleeping on my belly, Diet Pepsi’s, coffee, hair color, sweat…yes you read that right, I miss actual sweat during an exercise.

Zzzzz Pattern: Well, seems a few mornings a week I wake up at 4 am…and usually on the mornings I can sleep in late.  That gets kinda frustrating every now and then!

Gender:  Little ManJ

Belly Button Metamorphasis:  Can’t possibly come out any further, but that doesn't stop him from trying.

I’m Craving:  Fruit, especially apples, chili, and McDonald's Frappe's.

Working Out Regimen:  Maybe 3 times…it is getting harder and harder.

Mood (s):  HappyJ

I can’t wait for:  Baby Shower today!, Decorating Baby A’s room, getting his room painted (it's being painted as I type...epppp!), maternity pics to be sent!

Well.  As for the size report, he is supposed to be weighing 4 lbs at the end of this week...so it might be a LITTLE off...BUT I'll go ahead and share the comparison...

This week Baby A is the size of:

A Pair of Boots...

THE Bag Decision...

One of the most exciting things for me as a new mom-to-be was getting to pick out the PERFECT baby bag.  (I know, I know...LAME, but I am such a bag girl!)  I have been looking since probably August and am excited to finally say that I FOUND THE ONE.  It was definitely hard to choose between Coach, Petunia Pickle Bottom, and all the other cute types/brands but I am so beyond happy with my decision.  Sure it was a splurge (as are most diaper bags these days) but I am SO totally fine with that being my Valentine's and B-day present...I LOVE IT!  It is HUGE and ROOMY, easy to clean, has tons of pockets and storage, and is very chic;)  Even the Mr. seemed like he would be fine being seen in public carrying it.  

So here it is, drum roll please!  

My diaper bag...

 Marc Jacob's Pretty Nylon Eliza-Baby Bag.

Thanks for indulging me for this post about a diaper bag as I express my bag fetish!  ;)

NOW to stock her up with goodies for BABY A!

OH, and we have FINALLY decided on Baby A's name...I will probably be sharing that in the near future.  Also, the baby shower is creeping in on us...it is next Saturday!  So much going on, time is flying by - Can't wait for what's ahead!  :)

Happy Sunday!

Here are some pics from our "big snow" this weekend too!  Waited so long for this here in NC (we were lucky enough to have our maternity pics scheduled during it!!)  SO EXCITED to see them:)