(I know, I know – “edition” is spelled wrong – just hear me out!)
Favorite statement: We’re Hungry T-shirt. ‘nuf said. ;)
Favorite tip: 10 Pictures to Take on Baby’s First Day. Beautiful snapshots of an incredibly special day. I especially love the black and white treatment – so classic!
Favorite find: Metallic Suede Booties. If these mini booties don’t make you squeal, I don’t know WHAT will!
Favorite craving: Salmon Nigiri. A big platter of these. In my face. August 1, 2013. Mark my words!
Favorite fashion: Floral Maxi Tube Dress. Usually clothes from Old Navy don’t fit me very well but I ordered this a few weeks ago and it fits perfectly! Can’t wait to live in it (and the other three colors it comes in) all summer long.
Favorite funny: Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy & Childbirth. I’ve had no less than 5 women recommend this book to me. Can’t wait to crack it open and have a giggle. ;)
Favorite memory keeper. Frame out a huge white board then place baby on top and create a cute caption for when they reach big milestones. Prop against the wall for when they’re old enough to sit up!
Favorite decor: Yellow & Grey Nursery. I am in LOVE with these whimsical drapes, and soothing grey color scheme. Definitely girly, but you could find a way to make it work for a boy, too.
Favorite news:Â In case this week’s Friday Favorites selections haven’t given it away, I have some big news to share with you today. I’m pregnant! :D
AHHH!
Ben and I are thrilled to share the best news of our lives with you today, as we reach the halfway mark of my pregnancy – 20 weeks! I can’t believe it’s already been 4-1/2 months, but what I really can’t get over is the fact that I made it this entire time without spilling the beans (though many of you have guessed correctly over the past couple of months. I suppose the absence of yummy beer and sushi weekends probably gave it away!)
I’ve been feeling great – no morning sickness nor food aversions, or cravings really, except for warm carbs and sushi (obviously). Although Ben did have a dream the other night that he had to drive all the way to New Orleans to get me hot, powdered sugar-covered beignets from Cafe Du Monde. You know I’d do it! he exclaimed while telling me about his dream the next morning. The sweet thing is, he would, though I’m not so sure I’d be craving 2-day old stale beignets by the time he got back. ;)
At any rate, we couldn’t be more excited to become parents, and cannot wait to welcome our new addition (there it is) into the world at the end of July. At times I think, sheesh could 40 weeks go any slower?! Then other times I think, dear God is 40 weeks enough time to prepare us for the life changing event that’s about to take place?! The answer is no, and yes. We have an amazing support system of family and friends nearby, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner to enter into parenthood with. Ben is as patient and steady as they come, and he will make an incredible Dad.
In even more exciting news, we are finding out the gender TODAY – SQUEE! I have been obnoxiously giddy all week waiting for this day, randomly yelling out to Ben, three more days ’til we find out!, or you’ll braid the best pigtails if we have a girl! every time I think about our appointment. (For the record I will be equally as ecstatic for a boy OR a girl, and just want a healthy babe. Ben too, although he is wearing a blue tie today for “good luck.” ;) )
Regardless of the gender, our baby will be rocking this hip-hop onesie at some point, which I got for Ben when I found out we were expecting. I highly recommend the company New Skool for the hip-hop enthusiast and their children in your life. I ordered this onesie and they ended up sending an additional one plus a couple of adorable bibs for free. Nice!
As excited as I am about having a baby, I do want to note that the tone of this blog will not change moving forward. It will still revolve 99% around family-friendly meals and recipes, as well as workout ideas. The frequency of blog posts might change in the future, but we’ll cross that bridge when we get there, ok? In the meantime, I just wanted to share this piece of good news with you!
Have a GREAT weekend!
Lindsey 03.08.2013
Congratulations, Kristin and Ben! Best wishes for your new addition!
Teri 03.08.2013
Congratulations! I am so happy for both of you! You will be blessed beyond words. When that little one comes, you will know love like you have never known. It is wonderful!
Jessica C. 03.08.2013
Congratulations!!! How exciting! Wishing you all the best, and hoping you post regular updates! :)
Lindsey F 03.08.2013
Congratulations! You and Ben will make wonderful parents! So excited to see updates that come to the blog! :)
Stephanie 03.08.2013
Congratulations!!!! Super exciting, and can’t wait to hear what the gender will be!
Abby 03.08.2013
Congrats! I am about 5 weeks behind you. We are also looking forward to finding out what we are having! Can’t wait for that ultrasound! I’m definitely going to have to look into that maxi dress from Old Navy – I ordered one from them last year and love it! Definitely plan on living in dresses and skirts this summer. Congrats again! Can’t wait to see more updates about baby IGE!
Crystal Christopher 03.08.2013
EEEEEkkkkkkkk I feel like a great friend just told me, and I’ve never met you! I was soooo excited and immediately told my other friends who hadn’t read Friday Faves yet! Congratulations!
Courtney @ Ordinary Happily Ever After 03.08.2013
Congratulations! You’ll love being a mom!
Lauri 03.08.2013
HUGe fan of your blog and recipes and so excited for you and Ben! I bet your parents are over the moon thrilled as well to welcome another grandbaby! I can’t believe I read your blog everyday and didn’t suspect a thing and that you kept the secret this long! Can’t wait to hear about the rest of your journey! Congratulations again, parenthood is the best!
Whitney 03.08.2013
Congratulations! It’s so much fun to open you blog every day and read about the adventures you and your hubby go through, whether it’s a spring cleaning weekend or looking at pictures from your travels. Can’t wait to see what new adventures parenting holds for you both! :)
jad18 03.08.2013
Congratulations, that is exciting news! I hope the rest of your pregnancy is as smooth as the first part has been for you. You can tell from the pictures you post of your niece and nephew with you and Ben that you will make great parents.
Lindsay @ Typically Late 03.08.2013
EEEEK congrats!!! What an awesome announcement :)
Rachel 03.08.2013
What wonderful news! Congratulations to you both!
Anne Weber-Falk 03.08.2013
You’re having a baby!!!! Oh my gosh!! Hurrah for you and Ben! Hurrah for your parents! They’re gonna be grandmas and grandpas!! Wow! I’m so happy for you. Life will be so different from now on…and it’s going to be wonderful.
Connie Conlon 03.08.2013
I was wondering if you would make this wonderful news public soon. Hard to believe I watched Ben grow up to the handsome man he is today and now he is going to be a father! FANTASTIC NEWS and CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BOTH OF YOU !!
Laura Stano 03.08.2013
CONGRATULATIONS!!! This is such an exciting time for you! I’m so glad it has been an easy pregnancy so far and I hope that continues. I can’t wait to hear the gender! I have 2 boys and I must admit that boys are awesome. They love their mama like nobody’s business!
VABelle 03.08.2013
Congratulations! I am so happy for you guys :) I am 20 weeks as of yesterday too and I am so so happy to finally reach the 1/2 way point. We found out the gender last week so I can imagine how excited you guys are today. I hope the soon goes well!
Anne [A Squared] 03.08.2013
What great news– congratulations! Can’t wait to follow along! :)
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles 03.08.2013
Such exciting news!! Congratulations!
Amber 03.08.2013
SO fun! I’m 21 weeks now and a big fan of your site so this is exciting for me! I’m an Iowegin by brith, lived there till 19 and am now a transplant to MN. Hubby and I love every recipe of yours we tried and so far it seems we have similer baby taste!
Can’t wait to see more.
Amber