33 weeks!!

*33 weeks

*3rd Trimester!

*Knox is the size of a pineapple.

*my belly is steadily growing! 

*taught 4 classes this week but participated in 2 and then added a 3rd workout for the week.

*I weedeated on Monday and then mowed 75% of the yard on Tuesday. Zach finished it for me. 

*SI joint is still flaring up a good bit. 

*energy has been low. 

*Sleep was no where to be found a couple of nights but then I made up for it on Wednesday. I slept like a rock.  

*haven't had an major cravings this week. 

*appetite is still good. feeling like a very large stuffed turkey when I get done eating!

*I have been experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions. some days it seems like I have a lot (when I am more active).  the doctor said as long as I don't have 4 in a hour everything is okay. 

*Knox has still been very active. 

*next appointment is April 30th. 

32 Weeks! / Big Creek Shower

*32 weeks

*3rd Trimester!

*Knox is the size of a jicama... Zach and I actually just bought one of these the week before. I had no clue what it was. But it was pretty good!

*my belly is steadily growing! 

*taught 6 classes this week but only participated in 1. they have taken half of my classes off my plate. which I appreciate so much! the last month (since the hailstorm) has been very tiring. so much has been going on. getting things straightened out with insurance/baby showers/writing thank you cards/getting up at 3am everyday... it was getting the best of me.

*I did mow 75% of the yard on Wednesday. I probably could have finished it but I was listening to my body and made myself stop and let Zach finish it. 

*SI joints are still giving me fits but I just deal with it as much as I can... the P.T. department downstairs is really great about helping me out whenever I need them to relieve the pain. but I try to live it with for as long as I can before I bother them.  

*energy has been low. 

*sleep is good for the most part... I fall asleep very quickly and the sleep is very deep but then several hours before my alarm clock goes off I am partially awake and just laying there tossing and turning. 

*craving banana covered with natural peanut butter, fruit, and chocolate. if this is the worst I can do, I think I am doing pretty good!

*appetite is still good. feeling like a very large stuffed turkey when I get done eating!

*I have been experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions. some days it seems like I have a lot (when I am more active).  the doctor said as long as I don't have 4 in a hour everything is okay. 

*Knox has still been very active. 

*He has also found my rib cage.... not to comfy!

*next appointment is April 30th. 

Knox was showered again last Saturday! Zach and I drove up to Big Creek, MS (Zach's parents home) for our last shower. I must say.... it was a great turn out!

The cake was so cute. It was not gluten-free so Zach and I did not eat any of it but from what everyone told us, it was delicious. It matched the plates and napkins.

I was so excited to see this girl there! She helped me open all of Knox's gifts and I couldn't have done it without her!

 Me, Zach and my wonderful mom aka "Nana-Darlin".

 It meant so much to me that my sister, Brooklee and mom drove all the way to Big Creek!

Me, Zach, his wonderful mom aka "Mimi," his brother Casey and sister Corie. 

Zach's sweet grandmother, Sa. 

 Zach's grandmother, Ann.

My grandparents made the trip too!

 Zach, Molly (his grandmother) and me.

Knox loaded up... again!

Who knew a tiny little baby requires so much! 

All I know is, we are so incredibly thankful for all the wonderful things. All of Knox's showers have been amazing and there aren't really any words to describe how Zach and I feel. Baby items are expensive and we wouldn't have been able to get all of this on our own. 

We are done with baby showers and now all we are waiting for is our sweet little man!!!

31 Weeks/Maternity Pics

*31 weeks

*3rd Trimester!

*Knox is the size of 4 naval oranges.

*I feel as if there are 10 naval oranges in my belly. 

*taught 8 classes but only participated in 2.  

*SI joints are still giving me fits but I just deal with it.  

*energy has been low. 

*sleep has found its way back into my life... for the time being, but am still very tired throughout the day.  

*craving banana covered with natural peanut butter, fruit, and chocolate.

*appetite is still good. feeling like a very large stuffed turkey when I get done eating!

*Knox has still been very active. 

*He has also found my rib cage.... not to comfy!

*I have not had anymore swelling since Friday! Thank goodness!!!! 

*next appointment is April 16th. 

After my shower on Saturday, my sister turned into my photographer. We rode the Bad Boy Buggy out to the field and creek out by their house. 

Here are a few of the maternity pics she took....

She did a pretty awesome job! Zach was not prepared for picture taking time so there are not many of him. 

I can't believe we only have 9 more weeks! 

Baby Shower 4/6/13

Knox had another shower this past weekend. It was absolutely amazing! So many family members and friends showed up to give Knox lots of love!

This was the 3rd shower we have had and we still have one more to go. 

The shower was at my sister's house and the hostesses really outdid themselves. They were so kind and really tried to make there be as much gluten free options as possible. Yes, there were "glutenous" items but for the most part the shower was 90% gluten free. I really can't explain how much I appreciate this! Deciding to go gluten free 16 or so months ago has probably been one of the best nutrition decisions I have made! They got a delicious gluten free cake from Campbell's Bakery in Fondren. Campbell's decorated it to match the invitation. It was so incredibly good and I was looking forward to eating some all week long!

 My sister did an awesome job at the decorations. Super cute gowns hanging from the fireplace and books were all over the place.  

 She had a book at the front door for everyone to sign has they entered. It was so much fun reading back through all the comments the next morning! 

 She, also, made the hospital door hanger.
I love it!!!!

 Me, Brooklee and Em! I love these two girls!

Brooklee help me open every gift. She was such a good helper! She is going to be the best big cousin ever! 

 Me and Knox with Katie and Avery! 

Neeley, Chastity, and Savannah!

Phi Mu Sisters!

 So, I got home and went back through everything. I like to display it and check everything out! I think we need to build an add on! 

I was so excited to see the car seat and stroller! We have the car seat in the car already. So ready to put a little boy in it and bring him home!

My mom got Brooklee her first Bible. It was pink and perfect for a little girl. I was thrilled to see this at the shower! Absolutely love it! I love seeing his name monogrammed on things!

My parents have been collecting diapers ever since we told them we were pregnant at 7 weeks. We have a nice little stock pile going on! 

 I received this beautiful Kate Spade diaper bag from a great friend! I am going to be one stylin' mom! ;)

 We got 3 more "workout" outfits to add to Knox's collection. Our friends and family know us well!

Knox also received his first medicine ball, kettlebell and barbell! So cute! I giggle every time I see them. I can't wait for him to play with them!

All in all, Knox got a ton of great things! Clothes, diapers, swing, bath tub, exercise bouncer, sleeper, oh this list could go on and on! Words really can not express how thankful Zach and I are! We are so excited for our little man to get here (after 9 weeks of course) and receiving all of these wonderful gifts makes us even more ready! 

Thanks to everyone who came and showered Knox. He is so loved!!!

30 Weeks!

*30 weeks

*3rd Trimester!

*Knox is the size of a cabbage.

*he had a great check up this week. heart rate was in the 130's. 

*took the week off from working out. I was ex-haus-ted this week! 

*also I have been having some major SI joint problems. Had to go to PT twice to get them to pop it back in place. 

*energy has been low low low. 

*sleep was pretty much no where to be found.  

*still craving almonds, bananas and oranges... and chocolate!

*appetite is still good. I feel like all I want to do is snack all the time but I think its because I can't eat a lot in one sitting.. 

*Knox has still been very active. He really enjoys playing on my bladder!

*He has also found my rib cage.... not to comfy!

*I had some swelling in my right leg/ankle on Friday. I started to panic a little bit but I was literally on my feet from 3am-830pm... I am blaming it on that. I woke up Saturday and it was all gone. Thank goodness!

*next appointment is April 16th. 

Hail damage update:

They came and towed our cars away on Wednesday. 

Buh-Bye G6 and Mazda3!!!

We finally got the rood adjuster to come check out the roof. We should be getting a new one in 2 weeks or so. The roofer we are using has 35 houses in front of us! Must.Be.Patient.

I opened the door yesterday to see 5 houses down the street with roofers on top. Lots of banging going on. But as long as it gets our neighborhood looking back to normal. I don't care. It's pretty depressing pulling into the neighborhood and seeing windows boarded up, blue tarps on all the roofs, and cars that have been destroyed! It is taking time but I know we will soon be able to put this hailstorm behind us!