Easter Weekend and 15 Weeks

Wasn't today the most beautiful day? As soon as I got home from work today I put on my shorts, tank and flip flops and Baby S and I enjoyed some time outside basking in the sun. My goal was to give Baby S some vitamin D :) and maybe to turn this pale, pasty outer layer into something more of a golden brown color. Lord knows one thing about being pregnant that I miss is the tanning bed...and well, probably the thing I miss the most is sweet tea! Lately, my drink of choice has been Kool-Aid...OMG! I love the stuff! I drink a lot of water at work, but sometimes Kool-Aid and caffeine free Dr. Pepper are my little treats when I get home. I think Baby S really likes it :) For those of you who are reading this and thinking that the Kool-Aid is going to eventually catch up with me...weight wise...don't worry...my cravings come and go. Plus, I've actually started walking on our treadmill and elliptical. Today, I got out around the neighborhood and walked a mile. My aunt keeps telling me that as long as I stay active it will help with labor...we'll see if she's right in about 6 months.

So yesterday was our 15 week mark...YAY!!! Baby S is starting to make his/her appearance known. Not everyone can tell that I'm pregnant but those close to me say that they are starting to see a little belly :) It's kinda weird because the other day at work a female co-worker rubbed my belly...I guess I will get used to it! My clothes are starting to get a little tighter but that's okay...it gives me an excuse to go shopping! Also, I think I'm already nesting...is that even normal this early in the pregnancy? I cleaned my storage room out at work and I've actually been cleaning the house. I know it may sound strange, but I have always enjoyed cleaning, however, since being pregnant, I've been so tired that cleaning is last on my priority list. The weird thing is now I suddenly have the "urge." I just hope I still have the "urge" once Baby S gets here :) From what my friends tell me, I doubt it!

I can't believe Easter is already here! I've always loved Easter. Mom and Dad made it a big deal for Corey and I growing up. We always attended church regularly, but Easter Sunday was special because people who had once attended our church always came back for Easter. Plus, we had an Easter egg hunt with a prize for the person who found the "prize egg." But most of all because it was when Jesus died on the cross so that we might be saved and a time that was always spent with family. Even today, these Easter traditions still continue for us. I mean...some of them...Corey and I don't actually hunt for the "prize egg" anymore;) Awww...I can't wait for Easter next year when Baby S gets to attend my home church, gets his/her first Easter basket, and spends the day with people who loves him/her so very much. Knowing whats to come, makes this Easter extra special :)

Our plans for this weekend are a little hectic but will be fun! I just hope I can make it through the weekend because I don't think I'll have time for any afternoon naps! We are travelling to North Carolina for Jeff's games and while there we will be spending time with Jeff's side of the family, and I get to see my niece, Avery, who I haven't seen since Christmas! Then Sunday will be spent with my entire family at my home church and then Easter Sunday dinner at my aunt and uncle's house with some pretty awesome food! Can you say..."Yummy in my tummy!"

I hope you and yours have a blessed weekend and remember to give God the glory for great things he has done! Happy Easter!


Warmest,