NiCk*NaCkS & NoRmAnS

Bump Date {14 Weeks}

I picked this picture because my cousin is actually just a few days ahead of me. So fun!

How far along:

14 weeks

Total weight gain:

I actually lost weight in the beginning so we'll just say 0 for now.

Size of baby:

Lemon

Maternity Clothes:

I can still wear regular pants but maternity pants are much more comfortable.

Gender:

Still unknown (hoping to find out in 9 days)

Movement:

Feeling flutters, but only when really still and on my back.

Sleep:

Sleeping pretty well but do have at least 2 to 3 bathroom breaks a night.

What I miss:

So far not much, I can still sleep on my stomach, though I'm sure it won't last much longer. I did have a craving for a Rainbow Roll the other day, but raw fish is a pretty big one to avoid. :(

Cravings/Aversions:

Cravings: Spaghetti Os (I know), Polar Ice / Aversions: depends on the day

Other Symptoms:

Pretty bad sciatica (Andrew's OMM is coming in handy for that), still pretty tired and occasional headaches

Between the sciatica and tiredness I really think Lil' Bit is going through a significant growth spurt.

Big moment this week:

I have two.
#1- Finding Lil' Bits heartbeat almost immediately everytime I use the doppler. HR is running between 150-160 bpm.
#2- My belly button is on its way out. (That happened fast.)

I'll be 15 weeks tomorrow so this is a little behind, but hey, better late than never.

Thanks for checkin' in!!

Searcy Town

Friday, we headed straight to Searcy after leaving Rogers because Andrew was in a wedding. Andrew went to the rehearsal that evening, while Hads and I swam, did dinner and dessert with Cece and Pajee, then called it a relatively early night.

Saturday was a busy day. We met the Eichhorn's for lunch at Brick Oven Pizza.

The girls had a blast playing with Lalas and making up songs.

Hads spent the rest of the afternoon with them swimming while I headed to the wedding.

Congrats to Marcus and Kayla!!

After the wedding, and picking up Hads, we headed back to Cece and Pajee's for some family grilling time with J and T and their kiddos. The kids enjoyed lots of pool time while J grilled and T and I cuddled on little B, their new foster baby.

Andrew got to play doctor with his dad and gave him some stitches in his leg at the ER he used to work at. (The world is your classroom, ha.) According to Pajee he did a pretty good job. And he got his own little stitches kit to take home.

Sunday, we went to church and had a delicious lunch at Doc's Grill (haven't been there in FOREVER).

After lunch I met with one of my dear friends Heather for a while. Of all the pictures I take, I feel like I always miss the opportunity when we get together. =/ Loved getting to catch up!!

I headed back to Cece and Pajee's where they had agreed to watch The Hads for the rest of the evening.

Andrew and I got a "just the two of us" date, the first in several months. I just love getting to hang out with this guy!

We had dinner at Big Orange and oh my stars!
I've been before and remember it well. I also talked it up to Andrew, it was another delicious meal in the books.
I got the White Truffle and Pecorino Burger, we shared a side of their white truffle garlic herb fries and then topped it off with a Lemon Ice Box shake for dessert!! I left stuffed and happy!

Then, we got crazy and decided to go to a late movie. Although I was tired, I would have stayed awake for another 2.5 hours to watch Superman all over again.

As of yesterday evening we are back in Tulsa and loving it. If you want to see us come on over. We've done Dallas, Rogers and Searcy all in a little over a week and I'm tired of traveling. Again..you're more than welcome to visit us, but I'm staying put for a while.

Thanks for checkin' in!!

July 4th {Week}

*Monday, July 1st*

We drove into Rogers that morning to meet everyone at the Rogers Aquatic Center. We spent from 11-3:30 wearing all the kids out.

Later that night Andrew took a study break to try out the new fly zapper and to compete against Jonathan on Wii Fit.

Note: Andrew was not licking the zapper and I would not recommend anyone licking it.

*Tuesday, July 2nd*

Jolene and I took the kiddos on a hike to Tanyard Creek to see the waterfall. The kids loved the hike, however the waterfall had dried up a bit so it wasn't as exciting as it usually is. Regardless, the kids got to touch it and get their picture. Then we all sat down for a little picnic lunch.

Later that night, once the children were all in bed, we went to see The Heat.

*Wednesday, July 3rd*

We started the day with a trip to the theater to watch Despicable Me 2. The kids loved it and I think the adults enjoyed it just as much. It was a very cute movie (aside from all the "fart" humor).

Later that night my cousin Laura and her family came in from Texas and we all got together for a pot-luck style picnic in mom and dad's pavilion. The kids were eager to finish their food so they could get back to playing.

*Priceless*

*Thursday, July 4th*

After a morning of playing we headed to lunch at Qdoba, then to Braums for dessert with Beth, Victor, Grandma and Pap-pap. Can you tell these kiddos like ice cream?!