Block of Time

One of my longest running craft projects that I make is the personalized baby blocks.  Grace Archer had her first birthday this week and was the latest recipient of these special blocks.  

 

G block's theme was "New Orleans/Louisiana Pride" as a nod to Grace's mom Nicole's roots.  This block included a Fleur de Lis, LSU Tiger, Saxophone, and Mardi Gras mask. 

 R block's theme was Jungle Animals complete with a monkey, lion, giraffe, and elephant.

 A block's theme was 4 Seasons including a snowman, spring flower, smiling sun, and fall leaf. 

 C block's theme was Farm Animals including a horse, pig, chicken, and sheep. 

 E block's theme was Chicago - a nod to where Grace's parents met & where she is living now.  The block includes a city skyline, Bears logo, Cubs logo, and a Chicago style pizza. 

 Here is the flip side of the letters. 

Week 17 Wrap Up

How far along? 17 Weeks.  Baby is as big as an Onion.

Total weight gain: ~5 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Stretch marks? Fail.

Sleep: Rough.

Best moment this week: Hearing the Heartbeat -148 :)

Miss Anything? Thought about how nice it would be have a beer with the weather being so warm. 

Movement: No but then again who knows

Food cravings: I had pasta on my mind all week which of course resulted in pasta being in my belly. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish smell.  Is Lent over yet?

Gender: ?

Labor Signs: No. 

Symptoms: Sciatic Nerve Pain & Round Ligament Pain

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Registering in a few weeks. 

Sarah's Chicago Baby Shower

This weekend was Sarah's Chicago Baby Shower and it was tons of fun!

Mama Sarah looking fabulous at 33 weeks

 My co-host Nicole and Grace

 All the guests worked hard on our game - Give Baby Girl Thakur a middle name.  The ladies had to use the letters in "Sarah & Jay Thakur" to come up with different names.  We had some fun suggestions - Rash, Jaya, Aaah, Raaa, Akura.  We gave 2 prizes - one for the most names created and another for the most creative.  The winner for the most names came up 23 unique names and the other winner came up with "Hurray."

You're gonna be a great mom Sarah!

366: Week 11

16 week wrap up

How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain: 3-4 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes!

Stretch marks? Next...

Sleep: Had a dream that we were having a boy

Best moment this week: Going shopping with Mom for maternity clothes

Miss Anything? No

Movement: No

Food cravings: Nothing crazy this week

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Gender: ?

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Round ligament pain

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Our next appointment on 3/19

366: Week 10

15 weeks!

How far along? 15 weeks.  Baby is as big as an orange. 

Total weight gain: 3 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes!  Loving the full panel pants.

Stretch marks? Battle scars sound a lot cooler.

Sleep: Yes.

Best moment this week: Seeing some bump action.

Miss Anything? Wine - sorry baby!  I went to pick up our wine of the month from Cooper's Hawk this week and the lady tried to entice me to taste it by describing it.  Little did she know that I was pregnant and this was torture. 

Movement: No. 

Food cravings: Nothing crazy this week. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing this week.

Gender: Gender Reveal Party scheduled for April 4th. 

Labor Signs: No. 

Symptoms: Sciatic Nerve Pain.

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: A little "edgy" this week

Looking forward to: Shopping this weekend with my Mom for maternity clothes.