My Bucket List - Winter Edition!

Everyone knows that I'm a list person. Honestly,  I can't really even think of a more accomplished feeling than marking my cute little pink highlighter through a task on my to-do list. It not only keeps me on track, but these days I can't really even remember how old I am, let alone what I need to get done - so more importantly it helps me feel like I maybe have my stuff together. Maybe...

I'm jumping on the blog bandwagon and doing a "bucket list" for the upcoming holiday months, or more importantly before BABY! These are just some things that came to mind I would like to have done by the end of January! Maybe since I am posting this somewhere other than on a yellow sticky note in my planner where only my eyes can see, I will be more likely to get it all done. Maybe...

• Volunteer.... A LOT
• Try doing the Black Friday shopping, call me crazy!
• Start and Finish the nursery
• Empty and clean out our fridge and freezer
• Attempt one new recipe every week
• Bake and deliver sweet treats to our neighbors before Christmas
• Read at least 2 happy, positive books to better myself
• Take maternity pictures
• Clean out every closet in our house (YIKES!!)
• Visit Christmas Village for the first time
• Try 1 craft or "tip" off Pinterest per month

Wish me luck!

Gender Reveal Party!

Wow, I can't believe we officially know we are having a babyGIRL! It is wild to think how much time has passed since finding out we were expecting. We now have a little over 16 weeks left before Little Miss is HERE and so much to do between now and then! I did buy her bedding from Pottery Barn Kids last week and it's on backorder until November 2nd. I can't wait to get it! Sometime in the next two weeks, the painter will be out to paint then hopefully everything will start falling into place. I feel like these days are just a blur - everything seems so surreal! Excitment is probably an understatement ;-)

On to the details from our party a few weeks ago...

I ordered the invitation from Kati at Blissful Blue Designs. Is it not the sweetest? I have always been a huge fan of the vintage look!

Then I worked with Niki at Ellena's Paper House for the sweet Boy or Girl? banner, cupcake toppers and food tents. I was so pleased with how adorable it all turned out! Then to add a little extra to the vintage feel - I used mason jars as glasses and grabbed these pink and blue stripped straws.

Of course I had to have something setup for everyones gender guesses! Surprisingly it was almost 50/50 between girl and boy!

The menu consisted of:

• Chicken Ranch Won-Tons
• Sweet and Sour Meatballs
• Warm Spinach Dip
• Taco Dip
• Mini Crescent Dogs
• Quiches
• Gender Cake (made by the sweetest friend of mine!)
• Cupcakes

                                                     Here are my favorites from the night!

This one is my favorite!

Happy Monday sweet friends!

Bump date - 23 Weeks!

How far along? 23 weeks, 1 day - 118 days to go!

Size of Baby? Savannah Jane is the size of a grapefruit! She's approximately 1.5lbs and close to 12 inches!!! She's getting so big =)

Maternity clothes? Still a mix for tops and dresses, but my work pants are all maternity!

Sleep:  Totally hit or miss, sometimes I feel sleep deprived and that's just not fun. Thankfully our trip to the beach helped me get caught up. Sleeping in until 9 will make a preggo girl feel like a new person!

Best moment this week: Feeling all of baby girls' kicks, melts my heart! 

Miss Anything? While on vacation I really missed having a drink with dinner.

 Movement: Yes, tons of kicks and flips! At the ultrasound 3 weeks ago, they informed us my placenta is right in front of baby girl. So it's acting as a cushion/pillow for her, making it harder for me to feel her move. The doctor said it's completely normal. Glad to know why I couldn't feel her earlier on!
Food cravings: Anything really. I have been SO hungry lately! SO HUNGRY.

Anything making you queasy or sick: My sense of smell has gotten me sick a few times :-/ 

Gender: Little baby GIRL!

 Labor Signs: No, hopefully not for a while.

Symptoms: My back has started aching over the last week or so which is not exciting. My legs have also been getting swollen by the end of the day. All the normal stuff!

Belly Button in or out? In!

Wedding rings on or off? On!
Mood: Fairly decent! I had a little 24 hour bug right before we left for Florida, but other than that I have just been so excited and happy!!

Looking forward to: Bec and I bought a Groupon for prenatal yoga classes and I can't wait to go on Monday! 
A few pictures from the week..

How adorable is my husband?!