25 weeks and celebrating a best friend.

Last month I vowed to be better at documenting this pregnancy.  However, I have failed miserably thus far.  As child number three, I guess I can finally forgive my mother for the smaller number of baby pictures when compared to my sisters, and "forgetting" to get me baptized as a child!   I totally get it now, Mom ;) 

Speaking of my mother, much to her pleasure I will share my latest belly photo!  To someone who doesn't know that I deliver babies that weigh as much as a normal 3 month old, my stomach may seem large.  Now, don't get me wrong....it is BIG; however, I am okay with that knowing that it is more likely due to the large baby boy growing in there, rather than too many bowls of ice cream!

Due to some terrible lighting (and needing to take the picture right then to ensure it actually got done), I edited the pictures to black and white.  I kind of like it though.  Sort of artsy! ha.

For the record books.....
-I have been feeling great the past few weeks, only really having pains or hurting if I've had a hard day with a certain 23 month old!
-the only major symptom I have is acid reflux, which I battled with Olivia as well - nothing a nightly Zantac can't help (totally doctor recommended and my lifesaver)
-I have gained 20 pounds thus far......gulp!  I am a few pounds ahead of where I was with my previous pregnancy, so keeping under 35 this time may be a challenge.  Lucky for me, I don't get worked up over weight gain.  I eat what I want, exercise when I want, and know that it will all come off post-baby. 
-Baby Boy moves a lot and seems to be pretty low, thus keeping any rib pain at bay so far.
-we haven't named him yet, so you can quit asking ;) 

Olivia's best friend Sarah turned 2 in early May and she had her party a few weeks back. I had to share a few photos because besides me and Andy, Sarah (and her mom Ms. Emily) are the most favorite people in her life.  I'm serious..  She LOVES this family and constantly talks about them; I think she would move in if we would let her!

We have had to sing 'Happy Birthday' to Sarah every night before bed since the party.  Silly girl!  It makes my heart sad to think about how much she is going to miss this sweet family when we move.  They have been an amazing blessing to us to have as neighbors and friends. 

Olivia insisted on sitting on Emily's lap while Sarah opened presents.
Thankfully Emily (and Sarah) were okay with it!

I hope you are all enjoying your Memorial Day weekend !!  What was going to be a glorious four-day family weekend for us turned into me and Olivia hanging alone because Andy got put on a trip.  Such is the life of a military family, right?!  However, for the record, we are still having a great time!