le Babes

This past week has brought on some major changes to many friends..everyone's bundles of joy have arrived! (Well at least the winter wave of arrivals)
Introducing:
Layten Jaymes Flatt
6 lbs 4 oz, 19 inches long

Congrats Flatt Family of 5 !!

I picked up this cuteness for Miss LJ at Cookeville Embroidery, Thanks Pambie and Tia !!!

Welcome to the fold Easton Oliver Phillips !!

8lbs 6 oz, 21 and 1/4 inches

Congrats Momma and Poppa Bear

Welcome Grayton McGuire Shannon !!

8 lbs even, 19 and 3/4 inches

I spy a future football player :)

Boom Boom Boom.. Weekend Rewind

Hope everyone is having a delightful week thus far! And had a wonderful weekend! Here's a little rewind for ya:

*Got to see some sweet babies this weekend, more on that later

*Got to kick it with my home slices over dinner and shellac and some tunage

She forced me to eat ice cream at 11 am, what a friend :)

Thank you T Nails in Knoxville, so far so good

Delish Food, Wonderful Company !

*Did some major retail therapy and belly pre-planning;

I'm now the proud owner of some belly bands, yet to be used:

This is not an actual photo of myself, I got a black and a white per advisement from my friend Vanessa

Got this Springy little jewel:

www.oldnavy.com

This festive little July number for the BIG belly:

Old Navy Maternity

The perfect Baby Shower dress, granted it fits then:

Motherhood Maternity

Returned home to a Hubbs that had missed me. We hit the cinema Sunday afternoon and watched Haywire. Not bad at all. Leading lady is attractive and hurts people, I can dig that. However, the best part was my first long preview of The Vow that's coming in February... eeeeeeessshhhh. I almost smothered crying during it. I imagine Hubbs won't be accompanying me to that one :)

What was your favorite weekend moment ??

BUMPdate: 16 Weeks, Time for New Pants

We're moving right along here in the Land of Expanding Pants. Today I am 16 weeks on the journey to SPANDEX the Hood of Parents (Parenthood). Hubbs snapped this pic last night. {side note: the bump is ALWAYS bigger at night, this morning it is half this size}

Pregnancy Highlights: Besides the ultrasounds and dopplers and their oh so convincing evidence of life inside, THE NAUSEA IS CEASING !!!!!!! HALLELUJAH! PRAISE THE LORD! (Don't get me wrong, it still sneaks in from time to time but it is NOTHING compared to what it has been previously) 
How Far Along: 16 weeks on the nose

Size of baby: Avocado, 4.6 inches, 3.5 oz

What's baby up to: Le Babe's eyebrows, lashes & hair are coming in. I have high hopes for long lushes lashes and thick hair!! haha Also, the taste buds are forming. I hope we share the same favorite flaves or this could get interesting. Baby's tiny ear bones are formed and he/she can hear me now. I'll bet he/she REALLY enjoys my morning serenades inspired by my Don't Stop Believing station on Pandora.

Total Weight Gained/Lost: 

Maternity Clothes: (Still) Haven't made the leap (thanks to leggings and sweaters). I WILL be purchasing a belly band (or two) while in Knoxville this weekend. Some of my work pants have been  introduced to the old rubber band through the button hole trick already. I'm still trying to hold off on maternity clothes, but Babies R Us is having an additional 40% off clearance sale right now, soooo I MIGHT have to check that out. 
Gender: February 13th, EVERYONE is convinced we are having a girl. (with the exception of me and 2 others) Drew has had 3 girl dreams now, and I have had 2 boy dreams. If you need a good chuckled today, ask me about the second boy dream I had. 
Movement: Nothing that I can't blame on gas, but I'm paying closer attention these days just in case
Sleep: I sleep like a champ until 4. Wake up for bathroom break, and then I MAY or MAY NOT go back to sleep peacefully. 
What I miss: Using multiple Diet Cokes as the solution to ANY problem
Cravings: Granny smith apples, cheese and pizza (from time to time) I still want sushi on a regular basis, don't worry it's cooked. Goat Cheese Pesto Dip from Crawdaddy's.. soooo delicious. Yes, it's also safe.

Aversions: Smells still get me, Pickles are worse than ever and turtle necks or tight crew necks (I feel like I'm smothering). All these things bring sweat to my brow and toilets in my eye line.

Symptoms: Still have constant sinus congestion, headaches are still frequent and the lower back pain comes and goes. (I know, this is a joke now. Don't be a smarty pants) HORMONES, HORMONES, HORMONES. I'm an emotionally basket case sporadically throughout the day. Also, the eternal Eskimo I once was now has minor hot flashes.

Best Moment this week: Shelby called to tell me she missed my baby (and me I'm sure), Grammy Jo's dreams, Getting supplies for the Valentine's Day gender reveal.

What I'm Loving Wednesday !!!!

I'm LOVING these printables from Pinterest to put in the house:

Probably in our bedroom

Kitchen

LOVING that one of my BFFs introduced me to this BFF by Ju Ju Be. I love hers and I'm on the verge of purchasing my own. It also come with great accessories in matching patterns.. 

That is of course, unless I find this Fossil Messenger Bag, in THIS print, hiding somewhere online or store. And trust me, I've been looking !!!!

I'm also LOVING that some of my other Dear Sweet Bests are giving birth this week or within a week !!! Can't wait to meet Baby Layten, Baby Grayton and Baby Easton

What are YOU loving this Wednesday ???

Celebrate Peanut Butter..

Happy National Peanut Butter Day !!!

Truth, this is a legit holiday: http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-peanut-butter-day

And why wouldn't it be? It's so very delicious, combines with ANYTHING and according to my Mamaw it has magical powers...

Don't believe me? Just ask her. You can find her at Judy's Flowers and Gifts in New Tazewell. While you're in there ORDER SOMETHING FOR YOUR VALENTINE !!!! (You're welcome Mamaw)

Sooo, enjoy something today smothered and covered in this tasty treat !!!!

While we're on the subject, what's your favorite peanut butter influenced snack ???

What I'm Loving Wednesday !!!!

This Little Girl, more than she will ever know:

Sweet Loren Grace

Little Angel

On the Boob Tube

This weekend I snuck in a little Tube Time in between Estrogen Fest gatherings..

Saturday night, Miss America!!! As a HBBQ I still enjoy watching each and every single one that comes on and ruthlessly picking apart each contestant. I normally feel as though TN is well represented. This year I think we were VERY well represented and received a pretty decent screw job by not making it into the Top 5. Miss TN was on point this year! Agree ?? :

Best Singer BY FAR

Gorgeous Gown

 

Killer SwimSuit Bod

 And instead, we were stuck watching THIS:

Rule #1, Waterproof Mascara !!

Sunday was the Golden Globes. I was very impressed with the high number of "good looks" in my book. Here are some of my Faves:

Perfection really.. 

Loved the dress, hated the hair

Tied with Alba for my favorite gown

When asked what she'd been up to lately she replied, "having a couple kids".. thanks for the motivation

Stunning

Loved the pops of green !

Great hair, great dress, just a lovely lady

Was there football on this weekend ??? 

Estrogen Fest 2012

This weekend the Little Sister and I headed to Tazewell for ..... Drum Roll please........

This doesn't happen very often with my family, but on a lucky weekend, Friday the 13th perhaps, the women folk get together with the chill-drens and laugh uncontrollably at things that aren't usually hilarious, prowl through each others belongings for treasures and make memories to last us until our next bottle of hair color erases them !!

You are about to receive a special look inside the festivities. {that was the content warning}

ENJOY !!!

Luncht at the Frostee Freeze, DELISH !!

The brother provided the entertainment and the Sister provided the fashion. (Yes, I realize that Brother isn't pumped full of estrogen, sometimes you need to make exceptions)

A Little Shopping at the TJ Maxx.. Friday night we asked Shelby what we should do Saturday and she said point blank, "Uhm.. I fink we should shop" Good answer kid!

Next up on the list, some movie time. Mamaw J hadn't been to the movies since "Little Women" was in the theaters. That was 1994 folks. We managed to pack an entire row. We're good like that. Highly recommend "We Bought a Zoo", also highly recommend taking tissues !!

Dinner afterwards, Baby Avery's favorite part:

Sunday we met up again for some last minute bondy time.. this is how we bond...

Mark your calendars family for the Spring Edition of ....