Fitness Run

Madison had a fitness run for school last week. She rocked it. Track star in the making right here. She has her first jog a thon next week. She Is so looking forward to it. If you would like to sponsor her or Kenzie for their schools jog a thon let me know!

Oktoberfest

We went to Oktoberfest for the first time last weekend.  We always enjoy experiencing something new together as a family.  We didn't get to see as much dancing or music as I would have liked, but we enjoyed plenty of fried foods.

 

25 Weeks and 2 Days

How far along? 25 Weeks and 2 days
Total weight gain/loss: 7 Lbs. (not sure why I decided to post weight gain but since I started I guess I'll keep on going...)
Maternity clothes? Still some maternity and some normal.
Sleep? 7-8 hours
Stretch marks? Nope
Best moment this week: Passing my 1 hour glucose test and avoiding the 3 hour test!
Food Cravings: Soda, ice cream sandwiches and fruit.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Pregnancy Symptoms: Ligament pain and shortness of breath, this girl is hanging out high near my ribs, as all four have.  No need to be able to breath for the next 3 months right?!  Overall still feeling really good though.
Labor Signs:  Nope.
Due Date:  January 4th, 2014 but I am hoping for December 26th!!!
Looking forward to: Getting some necessary baby gear this month: crib and changing table.  Still deciding on a name.

Lunches and snacks

A few of Madison's lunches from last week. These containers are seriously the best!  

It is Makenzie's turn to bring snack this coming week at school. We made butterflies for Monday. Kenzie painted the clothes pins and helped with the glitter and eyes. 

We made robots for Wednesday.  

Pregnancy Update...23 Weeks

How far along? 23 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 3-4 Lbs gained so far.
Maternity clothes? Some.  Still able to wear my favorite pre-pregnancy jeans.  I did get an awesome pair of black maternity skinny jeans that I plan on living in come Fall/Winter.
Sleep? 7 hours at night
Stretch marks? Nope
Best moment this week: Madison and Makenzie started school at Sonshine School
Movement: Most active around 10pm, she loves to kick.  Soccer player?!
Food Cravings: Too busy for food cravings this week.  Favorite drink of the week: Pumpkin Spice Chai.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Pregnancy Symptoms: Nope.
Labor Signs: Definitely no.
Due Date:  January 4th 2014 but I am hoping for December 29th, 2013 or sooner.
Looking forward to: Entering the third trimester next month.  Deciding on a name, some we are considering: Avery Claire, Chloe Noelle, Hailie/Hailey Noelle, or something completely different.  

First day of school...ever! 2013

 

Ellie wanted in on the first day of school picture action too.

 

I am so excited about making lunches.  It is basically the only way I can connect with Maddie during her day, by packing her cute lunches, leaving her a note or packing her favorite foods to let her know I love her and care about her.  These easylunchbox.com containers are amazing.  No baggies to deal with, just three cute little compartments to fill. 

 

 

 

Best friends in class together!

 

4 Friends Together!