Baby Hayford: Week 20

How far along?  20 weeks 2 Days

 

Total weight gain/loss? I haven’t weighed myself lately but I go to the doctor next week so I will have a better idea of weight gain or loss then

 

Maternity clothes? I wear a few shirts here and there still, I have also rotated in some dresses now and leggings but I am still able to wear some of my pre-pregnancy clothes which is awesome :)

 

Stretch marks? Nothing yet, keeping my fingers crossed! 

 

Sleep? I am still pretty tired but not really able to sleep past 7:30 or 8 when I do get to sleep in.

 

Best moment last week? This doesn’t really have to do with baby Samuel but Brandon and I got to go to Granger, Texas and visit my good friend Jennie who revealed she is having a boy! So Samuel will have a best friend Grady come their births in January and February respectively.

 

Movement? I think I feel things every so often but it really makes me feel sick more than anything.

 

Food cravings? Still craving fruits and vegetables like crazy- we have also learned I can no longer eat beef- Samuel isn’t a fan what so ever.

 

Labor signs? No, thank goodness! 

 

Belly button in/out? Still in :) 

 

What I miss: Being able to hang out with friends and stay out late without being beyond exhausted.

 

What I am looking forward to: My first baby shower is set for November!! I can’t wait!

 

Milestones: Starting to get the nursery packed up, getting the registry squared away and also making it to the halfway point!! :)

Pardon the bathroom work photo :)

Baby Hayford : Week 17

How far along? 17 weeks 

Total weight gain/loss? I actually still haven't gained any weight :) but the doctor said everything is A-OK

Maternity clothes? I rotate a few comfy maternity shirts in here and there but I can still wear my old stuff also. 

Stretch marks? Nothing yet, keeping my fingers crossed! 

Sleep? I am still super tired when I get home from work but I think getting up at 4:45 everyday is taking its toll on me. 

Best moment last week? We found out the sex (IT'S A BOY) and we got to share the information with all of our friends and family

Movement? None yet but I'm eagerly waiting to see when that happens. 

Food cravings? Chips! I want ranch or sour cream and onion chips alllllllll the time!!!

Labor signs? No, thank goodness! 

Belly button in/out? Still in :) 

What I miss: Being able to go to concerts and dancing with friends- thanks to Big Texas and their smoking policy I can no longer go :/ 

What I am looking forward to: Feeling that first movement for the first time and getting the nursery ready. 

Milestones: Finding out the gender :)

Sorry for the lack of blogging but I've been having terrible computer issues but hopefully they are all resolved now!!

Summer Surprises!

Well unless you live under a rock or I haven't spoken to you in years then you already know that Brandon and I are expecting our first little Hayford!

Right after we got back from our river trip for my 25th birthday I wasn't feeling quite right and I was a little late so I decided to do take a pregnancy test just to rule that out but SURPRISE it was postive! So just to make sure I took a few more over at Kristin's house because clearly I was freaking out...

and everyone was feeling the excitment!

Then it was time for a doctor appointment an we found out we are 7 weeks along and even got to see the heart beat!!

All-in-all it has been a very exciting few weeks! Hope to not be missing in action so long next time! Have a fabulous week and weekend!

XOXO



Life in the Month of May...

So I really feel that I should first apologize for being M.I.A. for so long but things have been CRAZY!

Things got kicked off in May with the Jack Wolf Memorial Golf Tournament! It is always such a nice fun day with family and friends raising money for an awesome cause, and Brandon even won the longest drive competition!

Working Hard at the Registration Table

Brandon and his team being silly

Aren't they cute?!

And of course a serious pose

Then we got a great treat! Kristin finally came home!! And in true Willingham and friends tradition we welcome her home with a Cinco de Mayo fiesta!

It's so good to have her back in Texas!

Then it was time to get one of my best friends, Jennie Lucas, married off!! Brandon and I both took a half of day off of work to head to Austin and while on our travels we found the cutest sign that Brandon insisted I take a snap shot of.

Then before we knew it it was WEDDING DAY!! It was a long day of making floral arrangements and setting up table decorations but it was ALL worth it to see my beautiful friend get ready to walk down the aisle to the man of her dreams. I even got a chance to snap a quick shot with the bride before the big moment..

Next came the ceremony and it was nothing short of amazingly sweet. I cried as soon as I saw her walk down the aisle. I'm a sucker what can I say! After the I do's it was time for pictures!

then we were off to eat and dance the night away! Among some of the best moments of the night was the first dance for the bride and groom..

and the father daughter dance..

and I even snapped a beautiful shot of the bride looking on for the Mother-Son dance..

I even got a change to snag a quick picture with my main squeeze

and a self shot to document the crazy wind!

After all the quick pics I got a chance to play DJ for the rest of the night to make sure things went super smooth after all the other drama of the day but I did get a chance to run inside for the cake cutting

I love these two so much and I was super grateful to get to share in their special day!

What's been going on in your month of May?

Well like I always say I'll try to be better at staying on top of my blog but lets face it I probably won't!

Until the next time!

-J

Lately Happenings.

Well it has been a few weeks since I've blogged! I cannot believe that I have been so bad about blogging!!

Well needless to say there has been a lot of things going on these days. First off one of my best friends, Kristin, went to London and then to Africa for TWO whole weeks!! Keep in mind that we usually have weekly girls nights for wine and sometimes dance moms and its been a crazy two weeks without having her around but the great news is that she comes home this weekend!! Just in time for her and her hubby Oliver's one year wedding anniversary!

We also had the priviliage of celebrating one of my other great friends, Rachael's birthday! We all met up at Mamacitas in Webster for dinner- I had never been there before and it was actually pretty good!! Then it was off to Big Texas for us to the Curtis Grimes concert, where we got to meet up with another friend of mine April for a fun night of music and dancing.

April and I at Big Texas

Me, Amy, Rachael and Cacey and of course Curtis Grimes

All of the ladies of the night

The concert was super fun and we also learned that we need to put on a Curtis Grimes time out after that night! We all decided that at our age shutting down the bar on a Thursday and trying to make it to work on Friday is just a little bit complicated.

Other than that things have been fairly low key, however, we have the Jack Wolf Memorial Golf Tournament this weekend, then a my nephew turns 3!, then my wonderful friend Jennie Lucas is getting married, and then we are off to Indiana for AJ and Christine's wedding! So it goes without saying that there will be a lot more blogging to come!

Until next time!

Alyssa & Jason Chambers

Yesterday I had the absolute privilege of being the Matron of Honor in one of my best friends weddings. She is one of the sweetest, smartest and most caring people I know so that is why it was such an honor for her to want me to be up there next to her as she said "I do" to her forever.

We started the morning off by arriving at the venue, Butler's Courtyard, in League City and hanging out in the cottage with each other as we got hair and make up done.

I was the first one up with hair :)

Then it was time for the lovely Taylor from Sunkissed and Made Up to work her magic with my make up

And then it was time for every to start getting dressed for the big ceremony!

And then you always need a great group picture!

The lovely bride and bridesmaids :)

Then the big moment was upon us and it was time to watch Alyssa and Jason become Mr. and Mrs. Chambers!!

First Kiss!!!

For the first time Mr. and Mrs. Jason Chambers!!

and then it was time to party!!

Me and the lovely bride

The husband and I are the reception

The Brides Cake

The Grooms Cake

and last but not least posing for some of their "goodbye" photos :)

It was one of the most beautiful weddings I've ever been in or seen and I cannot wait for Mr. and Mrs. Chambers to come back from their honeymoon and tell me all about it!

What did you all do this weekend?

Until the next time!

Throwin' it Back on a Thursday

So basically every Thursday I see everyone posting their #tbt pictures and occasionally (if I can find a decent picture) I go ahead and jump on the band wagon and do one of my own so today since I had a few free minutes I decided I would just post some of my favorite throw back Thursday pictures :) 



Senior Pictures circa 2006



Senior Trip to Disney World



Our First Picture together <3

Our first Christmas tree in Our New House

Me and my Love Jennie

Always a good time at the Hideout with Shara

The first time I get to meet my nephew Peyton

Engagement Picture Day!!

My favorite picture from our Engagments

One of the best and funniest games I've ever played in my life!

My Favorite Bridal Picture

Brandon, Grammer and Myself at our Wedding Reception

and last but not least...

All of our amazing friends and family that stood up next to us on the day of our Wedding

Now I know that was a whole lot of throw back but those are some of my favorites :)

I guess this means I'm off the hook for the next few weeks!

Do you have a favorite throwback photo?

XOXO