WELCOME TO THE THIRTY CLUB
June 27, 2016
Turning 30 years old
seemed like a big milestone this year. So for my birthday what I really wanted
was to spend quality time with Harper and Marcus. Especially, since our family
would be changing so much this year with our new addition coming in October. I
had been wanting to take Harper to the zoo because she LOVES animals, so we
drove to Seattle for the weekend. Harper loved to see the lizards, lions, and
flamingos and it was so fun to watch her recognize different animals that she
had learned the sounds too. We even got to feed some of the birds which seemed
like a pretty magical moment at the time-until they started pecking Harper when
she got her hand too close! I was trying to so hard to keep still when I was
laughing so hard at the look of shock on her face! That night we had a great
dinner at Maggiano’s eating chocolate cake and pasta, and then stopping by Pike
Place market the next morning. I can never leave Seattle without a stop at
Pike’s Place to pick up a flower arrangement. They’re gorgeous, locally grown,
and so cheap! I always have to look at all of them before finding the “perfect”
bouquet. We couldn't get enough of trying all the samples and sniffing all the
flowers. We had a great time until we realized all of the streets were being
closed down because President Obama was driving into town. So we packed up our
stuff and headed out before it got too crazy.
Turning 30 years old
seemed like a big milestone this year. So for my birthday what I really wanted
was to spend quality time with Harper and Marcus. Especially, since our family
would be changing so much this year with our new addition coming in October. I
had been wanting to take Harper to the zoo because she LOVES animals, so we
drove to Seattle for the weekend. Harper loved to see the lizards, lions, and
flamingos and it was so fun to watch her recognize different animals that she
had learned the sounds too. We even got to feed some of the birds which seemed
like a pretty magical moment at the time-until they started pecking Harper when
she got her hand too close! I was trying to so hard to keep still when I was
laughing so hard at the look of shock on her face! That night we had a great
dinner at Maggiano’s eating chocolate cake and pasta, and then stopping by Pike
Place market the next morning. I can never leave Seattle without a stop at
Pike’s Place to pick up a flower arrangement. They’re gorgeous, locally grown,
and so cheap! I always have to look at all of them before finding the “perfect”
bouquet. We couldn't get enough of trying all the samples and sniffing all the
flowers. We had a great time until we realized all of the streets were being
closed down because President Obama was driving into town. So we packed up our
stuff and headed out before it got too crazy.
MAUI, HAWAII (WEEK 2)
June 6, 2016
Macadamia Nut Pancakes. Beach. Pool. Dinner. Repeat. This
would probably be a good description of our second week in Maui. We moved
further up north of Maui and stayed at a resort with some
incredible pools. Harper loved the sandy beach play area, chasing the
birds, and the Maui sweet onion chips! She would bring the bag everywhere saying "Chip! Chip!" We found some calmer beaches where she could play in the sand and we
could sit back and enjoy the amazing scenery. We missed the Haertling crew so
much, but it was also nice to be able to spend a few days with just our
small family. Our last family vacation as a family of three (say what?)! We got
to try some great food, meet some Instagram celebrities, and chow down on lots
and lots of shaved ice. It was a relaxing week. Happy nine years to us.
Macadamia Nut Pancakes. Beach. Pool. Dinner. Repeat. This
would probably be a good description of our second week in Maui. We moved
further up north of Maui and stayed at a resort with some
incredible pools. Harper loved the sandy beach play area, chasing the
birds, and the Maui sweet onion chips! She would bring the bag everywhere saying "Chip! Chip!" We found some calmer beaches where she could play in the sand and we
could sit back and enjoy the amazing scenery. We missed the Haertling crew so
much, but it was also nice to be able to spend a few days with just our
small family. Our last family vacation as a family of three (say what?)! We got
to try some great food, meet some Instagram celebrities, and chow down on lots
and lots of shaved ice. It was a relaxing week. Happy nine years to us.
MAUI, HAWAII (WEEK 1)
May 30, 2016
Getting to spend such quality time with family meant the
world to us. It was such a great week with family as we zipped around the
island of Maui hitting up all the best beaches, driving the road to Hana, and
being at the top of Haleakala crater. It was so fun to travel with Marcus’
sister and her husband and their girls. Harper absolutely ADORES them and it’s
easy to see why! They make everything more fun with their endless giggles and
comments. The entire trip we heard “Is this good tanning weather?” “I only had
one!” and “This was the BEST meal…” only about 100 times-per person, ha! Harper
loved chasing the birds on the beach and hiking around on Marcus’ back. She was such a daddy’s girl the entire time,
and she loved sitting in the hiking backpack eating mangoes through the bamboo
forest, thanks to “Chad!” We ate lots of shaved ice, coconut shrimp, and couldn’t
get enough of the white chocolate chip macadamia nut pancakes at The Gazebo. We’re still dreaming about them!
Getting to spend such quality time with family meant the
world to us. It was such a great week with family as we zipped around the
island of Maui hitting up all the best beaches, driving the road to Hana, and
being at the top of Haleakala crater. It was so fun to travel with Marcus’
sister and her husband and their girls. Harper absolutely ADORES them and it’s
easy to see why! They make everything more fun with their endless giggles and
comments. The entire trip we heard “Is this good tanning weather?” “I only had
one!” and “This was the BEST meal…” only about 100 times-per person, ha! Harper
loved chasing the birds on the beach and hiking around on Marcus’ back. She was such a daddy’s girl the entire time,
and she loved sitting in the hiking backpack eating mangoes through the bamboo
forest, thanks to “Chad!” We ate lots of shaved ice, coconut shrimp, and couldn’t
get enough of the white chocolate chip macadamia nut pancakes at The Gazebo. We’re still dreaming about them!
BUMPDATE: 20 WEEKS
How Far Along?
20 weeks
Weight Gain:
I still can’t keep anything down! So I haven’t been tracking.
Maternity Clothes?
I went through and pulled out the belly band. I have one pair of jeans that still fit and zero of anything else. I've lived in my swimsuit and coverups this week.
Sleep?
Some of the best sleep I’ve gotten since being pregnant.
Best moment this week?
Spending the week in Maui with Marcus, Harper, and family. I feel like I am treating myself for making it to the halfway mark. This pregnancy has been SO hard on me.
Weird pregnancy moment?
We went on a 4 mile hike to a waterfall on the road to Hana. At first I thought, no problem! But by the time we were coming down it was so hot, my feet were swollen, and I was feeling big and pregnant. Marcus carried Harper the whole way in a backpack luckily, and she has become such a daddy’s girl this week. I think she’s realizing she might have to share mommy soon!
Movement:
Yes! Around 18 weeks I started to feel little flutters. And now Marcus has even felt the baby a few times.
Food Cravings:
Cherries, Starbursts, Sour Patch Kids, and anything salty! You guys, I actually licked the remaining salt off my plate the other day. Gross.
Anything making you queasy?
Still so nauseous-All. The. Time. It’s worse in the mornings, but I’m wondering if it will ever go away this pregnancy? I’ll literally be eating the best meal (white chocolate chip macadamia nut pancakes with coconut syrup-hello!), and then have to stop suddenly or I’ll be sick.
Gender:
We had a 17 week ultrasound and our tech said she wouldn’t take a picture yet but it definitely looked like a girl. No boy parts from what she was seeing! We were both so surprised she would be able to tell so soon. We’ll be able to officially take home a picture at our anatomy scan next week.
What I'm looking forward to:
The anatomy scan next week! I love to have peeks at our little baby and to reconfirm gender. It makes going through all this sickness worth it!
Weight Gain:
I still can’t keep anything down! So I haven’t been tracking.
Maternity Clothes?
I went through and pulled out the belly band. I have one pair of jeans that still fit and zero of anything else. I've lived in my swimsuit and coverups this week.
Sleep?
Some of the best sleep I’ve gotten since being pregnant.
Best moment this week?
Spending the week in Maui with Marcus, Harper, and family. I feel like I am treating myself for making it to the halfway mark. This pregnancy has been SO hard on me.
Weird pregnancy moment?
We went on a 4 mile hike to a waterfall on the road to Hana. At first I thought, no problem! But by the time we were coming down it was so hot, my feet were swollen, and I was feeling big and pregnant. Marcus carried Harper the whole way in a backpack luckily, and she has become such a daddy’s girl this week. I think she’s realizing she might have to share mommy soon!
Movement:
Yes! Around 18 weeks I started to feel little flutters. And now Marcus has even felt the baby a few times.
Food Cravings:
Cherries, Starbursts, Sour Patch Kids, and anything salty! You guys, I actually licked the remaining salt off my plate the other day. Gross.
Anything making you queasy?
Still so nauseous-All. The. Time. It’s worse in the mornings, but I’m wondering if it will ever go away this pregnancy? I’ll literally be eating the best meal (white chocolate chip macadamia nut pancakes with coconut syrup-hello!), and then have to stop suddenly or I’ll be sick.
Gender:
We had a 17 week ultrasound and our tech said she wouldn’t take a picture yet but it definitely looked like a girl. No boy parts from what she was seeing! We were both so surprised she would be able to tell so soon. We’ll be able to officially take home a picture at our anatomy scan next week.
What I'm looking forward to:
The anatomy scan next week! I love to have peeks at our little baby and to reconfirm gender. It makes going through all this sickness worth it!
How Far Along?
20 weeks
Weight Gain:
I still can’t keep anything down! So I haven’t been tracking.
Maternity Clothes?
I went through and pulled out the belly band. I have one pair of jeans that still fit and zero of anything else. I've lived in my swimsuit and coverups this week.
Sleep?
Some of the best sleep I’ve gotten since being pregnant.
Best moment this week?
Spending the week in Maui with Marcus, Harper, and family. I feel like I am treating myself for making it to the halfway mark. This pregnancy has been SO hard on me.
Weird pregnancy moment?
We went on a 4 mile hike to a waterfall on the road to Hana. At first I thought, no problem! But by the time we were coming down it was so hot, my feet were swollen, and I was feeling big and pregnant. Marcus carried Harper the whole way in a backpack luckily, and she has become such a daddy’s girl this week. I think she’s realizing she might have to share mommy soon!
Movement:
Yes! Around 18 weeks I started to feel little flutters. And now Marcus has even felt the baby a few times.
Food Cravings:
Cherries, Starbursts, Sour Patch Kids, and anything salty! You guys, I actually licked the remaining salt off my plate the other day. Gross.
Anything making you queasy?
Still so nauseous-All. The. Time. It’s worse in the mornings, but I’m wondering if it will ever go away this pregnancy? I’ll literally be eating the best meal (white chocolate chip macadamia nut pancakes with coconut syrup-hello!), and then have to stop suddenly or I’ll be sick.
Gender:
We had a 17 week ultrasound and our tech said she wouldn’t take a picture yet but it definitely looked like a girl. No boy parts from what she was seeing! We were both so surprised she would be able to tell so soon. We’ll be able to officially take home a picture at our anatomy scan next week.
What I'm looking forward to:
The anatomy scan next week! I love to have peeks at our little baby and to reconfirm gender. It makes going through all this sickness worth it!
Weight Gain:
I still can’t keep anything down! So I haven’t been tracking.
Maternity Clothes?
I went through and pulled out the belly band. I have one pair of jeans that still fit and zero of anything else. I've lived in my swimsuit and coverups this week.
Sleep?
Some of the best sleep I’ve gotten since being pregnant.
Best moment this week?
Spending the week in Maui with Marcus, Harper, and family. I feel like I am treating myself for making it to the halfway mark. This pregnancy has been SO hard on me.
Weird pregnancy moment?
We went on a 4 mile hike to a waterfall on the road to Hana. At first I thought, no problem! But by the time we were coming down it was so hot, my feet were swollen, and I was feeling big and pregnant. Marcus carried Harper the whole way in a backpack luckily, and she has become such a daddy’s girl this week. I think she’s realizing she might have to share mommy soon!
Movement:
Yes! Around 18 weeks I started to feel little flutters. And now Marcus has even felt the baby a few times.
Food Cravings:
Cherries, Starbursts, Sour Patch Kids, and anything salty! You guys, I actually licked the remaining salt off my plate the other day. Gross.
Anything making you queasy?
Still so nauseous-All. The. Time. It’s worse in the mornings, but I’m wondering if it will ever go away this pregnancy? I’ll literally be eating the best meal (white chocolate chip macadamia nut pancakes with coconut syrup-hello!), and then have to stop suddenly or I’ll be sick.
Gender:
We had a 17 week ultrasound and our tech said she wouldn’t take a picture yet but it definitely looked like a girl. No boy parts from what she was seeing! We were both so surprised she would be able to tell so soon. We’ll be able to officially take home a picture at our anatomy scan next week.
What I'm looking forward to:
The anatomy scan next week! I love to have peeks at our little baby and to reconfirm gender. It makes going through all this sickness worth it!
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