I've started a new adventure into the married life just recently, loving every minute of it. Joseph is fantastic, every girl's dream as she's growing up. He's motivated, intelligent, hilarious and I must say, rather handsome. A couple weeks after the wedding we moved from Montgomery, Alabama and are now completely settled down in Lake Mary, Florida. I'm a Florida girl so I'm loving the new surroundings.
Life down here is good. A complete switch from Alabama. Everything is so close to us, and when I say everything, I mean everything: restaurants, shopping, doctors, all the interstates, etc. Before, if we wanted to make a little run to Walmart for a change in our dinner plans or a forgotten ingredient, we had to drive 30 minutes. Or, if we decided to go out to eat and treat ourselves, we better be in the mood for Mexican because that is the only thing close to us! Above all, Joseph no longer works 45 minutes away from home, subtract about 40 minutes and you arrive! It's a blessing.
We have met some of our neighbors and they have all been welcoming. I love that our neighbors directly next door are Florida State fans, I'M NOT ALONE ANYMORE surrounded by Alabama fans! (Don't get me wrong, Alabama is my #2, but I'm a Noles girl first and foremost!) There are a lot of families around us, so I'm really excited to be able to pass out candy for Halloween for the first time, I don't know why but I have always wanted to! (my roommates in college made fun of me for mentioning that and didn't allow it to happen #grownupstuff)
Besides settling in our home, getting our new furniture set up and decorating our first home together, Joseph and I have begun the set up of our little girl's nursery. That's right we are starting our family by making 2 become 3. Caroline Ann Turner will be here at the end of January! I'm currently 26 weeks pregnant! (wow, time has kind of flown by.) We are very excited for our new addition, even Ace is looking forward to meeting his "new sister." I know they'll be besties -- he lays with her now every chance he gets. #precious
I just met my new doctor for the first time this last week. I absolutely LOVE him. I think it's going to be a great experience. He makes me feel comfortable and really informed. He doesn't wait for me to ask questions, it's like he knows what I want to know. #perfection Especially compared to my last doctor who basically ran out of the room to avoid questions.
More changes? I've been working on my cooking skills. I've recently mastered the art of the slow cooker. Talk about the best invention ever made. It makes delicious meals for us and is really easy on me! I've got a long list of recipes to try from the cookbooks that we got for wedding presents, so dinner is planned ahead for a long time! I'm enjoying cooking and my creativity with the recipes are increasing. I'm rather impressed with myself if I might add.
I'm actually trying a new crock pot recipe tonight,. "Delicious Italian Chicken." It sure smells good I can tell you that. If Joseph approves of this one (like he has the last 3 food adventures) then I'll be sure to post some recipes!
Also, with this free time that I have (that won't last long) I've been browsing Pinterest and finding projects for me to do. I've done a BOO sign for Halloween and I'm about to start working on a couple for Thanksgiving, Caroline's nursery and then for Christmas. The list is long and I think the people at Michael's might know me by name within the next couple weeks with my frequent trips to them. Fine by me, I'm becoming a crafty momma! I'm excited to watch the creativity flow.
Oh! & I'm pretty excited that I finally sent out our baby announcements. Better late than never! So people should actually start receiving them any day now. Plus the baby shower date has been set!
How far along? 26 weeks (14 to go!)
Total weight gain/loss: 18 lbs
Maternity Clothes? Mostly! Some shirts are, some shirts are pre-pregnancy. I can still wear my Nike Tempo shorts (that's a plus, right?!)
Stretch Marks? Not yet, so far so good! Lather up with lotions everyday
Sleep: I sleep really well, solid. I have crazy, extreme dreams EVERY night though.
Best moment(s) this week: Feeling Caroline's kicks get stronger, watching my belly move and seeing how active she gets when Joseph plays with her
Miss anything?: I've been craving Ahi Tuna and it seems like it's everywhere: on menu's in conversations, every every everywhere! & wine of course
Movement: she gets stronger by the day it seems. She is really active after Ice cream and when Joseph and I watch Scandal. (I guess she loves it as much as we do)
Food cravings: I could eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with a big glass of milk all day. Or cheeto's or string cheese.
Labor Signs: no, no, no
Belly Button in or out? Innie
What I am looking forward to: my next appointment, I get an ultrasound with my new doctor AND my mom gets to see Caroline for the first time. I'm so happy that she gets to share the experience with me!
Weekly Wisdom: Say yes to coffee, it helps you to get through the day
