Maternity Pictures

We were excited to get to see our maternity pictures this week!  I wanted to share some of my favorites.  A big thank you to Eric's niece, Stephanie, for taking them! :)  I was 33 weeks when these pictures were taken.

Baby Shower in Harrison

My sister and I went home this past weekend for my baby shower hosted by several of our family friends.  Everything looked so beautiful and the food was delicious, especially the amazing petit fours from Rick's Bakery!  We had a great turnout and Jackson was blessed with tooo many presents! :)  Eric and I are so very thankful for everyone who attended or sent gifts.  We can't wait for Jackson to get here so we can put all these awesome gifts to use!  Another big thank you to Patty, Christine, Beth, Lauren, Gail, Lisa, Jessica, Sharon, Madelyn, Jeannie, and Diane for hosting this event.  I can't tell you guys how much I appreciate it!  Here are some pictures from the shower!

 

 

The Hostesses (minus Lisa, Jeannie, Lauren, Sharon, and Diane)

My sweet grandmas!

Jackson's soon-to-be grandmas and great-grandmas!

Camping Trip & 33 Weeks

Eric and I, along with my parents, sister, and brother-in-law, spent Memorial Day weekend camping at Bull Shoals Lake.  We had such a good weekend!!  Saturday, we went out on the boat and, although the water was a little too cold to swim (Hayley and I tried, but just couldn't brave it!), we enjoyed soaking up the sun, fishing, and cruising around.  Sunday, we spent the day being lazy and hanging out at camp.  After relaxing (and fishing for Eric) for a few hours yesterday morning, we packed up and headed home.   We were fortunate to have great weather throughout the weekend and it was sooo nice to be able to hang out with family and relax!  I didn't take many pictures while we were there, but here are a few!  Although I don't have an "official" 33 week picture, I'll end this post with my pregnancy highlights.

33 Weeks

How far along: 33 weeks and 6 days

Baby's size: weighs about 4 pounds and measures just over 17 inches long

Maternity clothes: I’ve managed to keep wearing my jeans with the help of a rubber band, but am wearing mostly maternity tops. I’m still trying to wear as many dresses as possible, especially since it is getting hotter!

Sleep: My sleep is becoming pretty inconsistent.  Some nights, I sleep great.  Other nights, I’m very restless and don’t get as much sleep as I’d like. 

Best moment of the week: Camping with my family this weekend!

Movement: He is still pretty active. The bigger he gets, the more I feel.  It’s a feeling I absolutely love!

Food cravings: Still no food cravings to report!

Symptoms: Acid reflux/indigestion are pretty common…I pretty much always have a bottle of Tums nearby.  I’m having to use the bathroom more frequently, which can be annoying! J  With Eric and I being so busy most of the time, I have noticed I’m starting to tire much quicker than before.

Looking forward to: I’m headed back to Harrison this weekend for my second baby shower with family and friends!

Couples Shower

This past weekend was another busy one, which is becoming all too common!   Saturday night, our friends here in Little Rock hosted a couples baby shower for us.  We had a blast getting to hang out with friends and family and loved getting to open Jackson's gifts!  We can't express enough how much we appreciate our friends who put time and work into hosting our shower and are grateful to all of those who attended.  Eric, Jackson, and I are so very blessed!  Sunday afternoon, Eric and I met up with his niece for our maternity picture session.  We arranged for the pictures to be taken outside and after Saturday's humidity, we were afraid we would regret this decision.  Luckily, although it was pretty warm, there was a nice breeze to keep us from melting.  We can't wait to see how they turn out!  Between these events, I sorted all of the clothes, blankets, etc. I have bought or received for Jackson.  I was able to get most everything washed and put away.  I am hoping to finish up the rest this week.  With plans to be out of town for the next two weekends and only seven weeks left until my due date, I'm feeling the pressure to get everything ready!  As fast as the last 33 weeks have passed, I have no doubt these next seven will go by just as quickly, assuming Jackson stays put until his due date!  Here are some pictures from our shower.

 

Amazing dessert made by my brother-in-law.  I won't even tell you how many I ate!

 

My family!

Our awesome hostesses!!