evening walks

Evening walks have become our favorite activity. We just walk and walk and it counts as exercise in my book so we've got a win-win. And most of the time we just chat about whatever we feel like- meal planning, baby, to-do lists, family, finances, the future. Anything really. And we love that we can just go outside and walk rather than sit in front of the tv and not talk. Even if Braxton Hicks contractions make their typical debut, my walking buddy always offers to stop and wait {and I always refuse the piggy-back ride}.

I am a little sad that the days keep getting shorter and in only a matter of time, we won't be taking evening walks because it'll be too dark. However, sometime around then, we'll be welcoming our little babe into this world and after the cold winter passes, we'll be out walking with a stroller. A little family of three. Aaahh, I can't wait! :)

30 weeks

30 weeks means 3/4 of the way there... holy cow!

Going to the doctors every two weeks now.

Feeling bigger and less mobile everyday.

Averaging about 1-2 naps a day {and I'm literally so grateful to have a flexible schedule right now!}

Little Miss kicks me every time I lay down. Every. Time. And I love it.

Walking has become more of a waddle- and I'm embracing it because it's so much more comfortable to waddle.

Getting more and more excited to meet her all the time!

And falling a little more in love with my cute husband. Ahh, I love him so much :)

my baby shower

I can't believe my baby shower has come and gone already. It was about 85 degrees with high humidity. Meaning, I actually asked for a break opening presents because my thighs were sweating and I had to pee- such a pregger I am now :) That's why we all look like we're melting. It was a special day with lots of love for our baby girl. We are so blessed with such loving friends and family.

My momma & I

Britty made the trip from NY for me!

 Jacki got me the elephant blanky I wanted! Yay!

The cake was sweating, too.

Can you tell how excited I was by my raised eyebrows in all the pictures?

Love Jenn's present- a clothing wreath with all the clothes tied onto it.

Proud of her Auntie status!

And lastly, for the picture everyone seemed to love... Jacki took this and posted it on her Instagram and I stole it and posted it myself.

:)

Thank you to all who attended my baby shower and especially to those who helped. You all made me feel so much love for our almost-little family of 3. Love you all.

gabe's first birthday!

On Saturday, we happily attended Gabe's first birthday party! I can't believe he's almost a year old. It feels like just yesterday that I was holding him and he was 8 days old. Crazy how time flies! He had the cutest Veggie Tales themed birthday party. Jenn did a great job with all the decor and planning.

{Singing to their boy. Cutest thing ever}

Isn't he the cutest?!

Love you, Gabey baby!

do you like pizza and duckpin bowling?

Do you like pizza? Do you like duckpin bowling? If you like both, you're in luck! Even if you just like thin crust pizza and you live in the Fairfield County area, you need to try out the Pinner Lounge. Located right next door to the Duckpin Bowling Alley on Barnum Ave in Stratford. Even if you're not a big bowler, there's still great pizza, beer, and wine!

Oh, and my stepdad is the manager. :)

a busy, busy week

My, my! What a busy week this has been! Busier than most weeks now for me. This summer has been pretty relaxing for me, you know without much work to accomplish, it's just been me and my air conditioner while hubby is at work. However, my Jenni-Rae and her cute little family have been in town, so we've been trying to squeeze in every possible minute together. I've also picked up some tutoring hours, so we're back to commuting again. It feels like I've been here, there, and everywhere lately. And it's not slowing down over the weekend either. We have Gabe's first birthday party tomorrow and then my baby shower on Sunday so things aren't going to stop until Monday. However, it's all good busy-ness. All good things.

I'll be back next week with pictures from Gabe's party and the baby shower.. But here's an instagram of a gift that's already been sent to me...

Now if I only had someone who could sit in it already!

sal

Just a quick post to say...

Happy Birthday, Sal!

Love you lots!