It is hard to believe that this pregnancy is halfway over... 20 weeks has flown by! Being pregnant is so different than I ever expected. I've learned so much about myself and my hubby...as well as my body, babies, pregnancy, labor, and so much more. 

It's hard not to become emotional and a little bit overwhelmed when I stop and think about the fact that I'm carrying a human being  inside of my body.

In light of Father's Day being this past weekend, I want to brag on my husband. Chris has been the absolute most amazing husband and father already. He has taken such good care of me and the baby. He genuinely thanks me daily for carrying our child. He rubs my feet and back, cooks for us, he goes to every appointment with me, surprises me with treats often, helps me make every decision for the nursery (let's face it, pregnancy has only made me more indecisive), he prays for me and the baby everyday, he keeps me calm and brings peace when the doctor shares hard news, he talks to the baby everyday telling him or her how much we love them, he puts up with my complaining when I just don't feel good or can't get comfortable, he carries all of the laundry to the basement for me, tells me I'm beautiful everyday even when I feel ridiculous in all of my clothes and just want to stay in my pj's under a blanket, and the list could go on forever. He is amazing and has made this pregnancy so much more than I imagined. 

I cannot wait to meet our little 'Reese piece' in a short 20 weeks! Chris has been reading about pregnancy with me and has now asked if we can watch a delivery video so he is more prepared...I love that he wants to know and understand!

my favorite guy!

Although I'm tired, my hips hurt, I miss my old clothes, I have constant heartburn and I now have an outie rather than an innie... the last 20 weeks have been so worth it! To see images of this little human in my belly and to know that we made him or her out of so much love...ah! It's absolutely amazing! And I love that I get to go through all of this with my best friend... thanks Chris!

10 little toes...so perfect!

Sincerely, Loo

Birthday in OBX

It's hard to believe that Chris and I are 28 years old and having a baby... where has the time gone?

I have been blessed with the most amazing husband who always looks for ways to surprise me and spoil me. This year, he surprised me with a trip to the beach. 

I didn't realize how much I would miss living at the beach when we left Savannah.

 

This was our first time in OBX.

 

can you tell how much I love the beach!?

OBX... you did not disappoint!

We explored a lot of the island and visited Jockey's Ridge, where they were having a kite festival... so fun! We went to Bodie Island State Park and walked up all 219 steps to the top of the lighthouse. Then went to the Wright Brothers Memorial which was so cool to see where the first flight took place. 

Of course we couldn't travel to a new place and not eat good local food... we found local coffee, a local breakfast spot that was delicious, and we had to check out 2 of the local restaurants featured on Diner's Drive-In's and Dives... it was so worth it and so yummy (Tortuga's Lie and Cravings)!

happy momma and happy baby!

I even got a birthday from the babe... daddy is the best!

Thank you again for an amazing birthday Chris! You're the best. Love you!

Sincerely, Loo