(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!
Diane 03.08.2013
Congrats!
Sveta 03.08.2013
Been reading this blog for over a year and am obsessed – I’ve probably made more from here than any other food site I read. Your writing style invites everyone into your life and it’s just so refreshing. So naturally, was super excited when I read this – congratulations!
Lissaemtb 03.08.2013
Enjoy the ride! Seeing the baby at this stage is wonderful. Hubby and I opted to NOT find out as we were just enjoying the miracle of even getting pregnant. I noticed picking names was so hard. Girl’s name was easy. Alexandra Faith. Alexandra as we liked the nickname of Alex for a girl and Faith as it took a whole Hell of a lot of it to get to where we were. I was due June 11th.. Aaron Thomas showed up May 18. As I forever say about him. He’s my 30th birthday present 10 days late :-)
Stef 03.08.2013
What wonderful news!! Huge congratulations to you and Ben. That baby is going to be so loved – and so well-fed!! ;)
Danielle 03.08.2013
Congratulations! You’re going to have one beautiful baby!
Potatoes and Pilates 03.08.2013
Oh my gosh, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Cute reveal!
Christy 03.08.2013
I don’t think I’ve ever commented on your blog before, but I follow faithfully and am always pinning your recipes to pinterest. :) CONGRATULATIONS! When do we get to see pics of your cute (I’m sure you make the cutest pregnant gal) belly?
jalahyacinth 03.08.2013
We’re due July 17 and find out today too! Congrats!
Karla 03.08.2013
OMG KRISTIN! I am so beyond excited for you and Ben. You two are going to be fantastic parents, and your child is going to have one amazing diet. :) Congratulations!!!
Kelli 03.08.2013
Hooray! Congrats! Your baby will be the best eater on the block! Please please add a baby section to your blog! :)
Stephany 03.08.2013
Congrats!! Your blog is awesome and enjoy following you guys and will enjoy following your new journey!
Barrett 03.08.2013
I have been following your blog for some time and I truly couldn’t be happier for you and your family! Kind of embarrassed to admit this but I literally cried when I read this post! I consider your blog one of my “home away from home” kind of places and I’m always so inspired by your ideas. I dream of having a best friend like you one day and I wish you the best of luck with the rest of your pregnancy! Congrats!!
Tom H. 03.08.2013
Aw heck yes! That’s great news :-D So awesome to find out about your new addition…that whiteboard is a fantastic idea (that I wish I had seen sooner). Congrats Kristin!
erin @hooleywithaz 03.08.2013
i “squeeeeed” when i saw the wording at the top of the post and scrolled past everything to get to the bottom! so exciting for you guys, congratulations!
wendy 03.08.2013
Congratulations! you’re going to be one cute mommy!
Julia Jolliff 03.08.2013
Congrats Kristin! Being a Mom and parenting with your husband will be the best thing you ever do!
Shawn 03.08.2013
Congrats!! So happy for you!!!
Colene Trotter-Raitt 03.08.2013
Congratulations you two!! I’m so surprised that you were able to keep quiet about the whole thing. I’m 11 weeks along and my husband and I couldn’t keep it to ourselves. I can’t wait to see what you’re having. Of course, I just can’t wait until I get there myself :) Congratulations again and I can’t wait to see little IBE grow up in front of our eyes!
Sara 03.08.2013
Cute, cute, cute! How exciting! I’m due in April and I can’t totally relate to 40 weeks seeming like FOREVER and yet NOT ENOUGH time, all at the same time. :)
Becky @ Olives n Wine 03.08.2013
Oh my gosh, CONGRATS!!! That is great news :) I can’t wait to hear all about your little baby!