16 WEEKS

How far along? 16 weeks

Average size of the baby? The size of an advocado. 4.6 Inches and 3.5 ounces.

Development this week? Tiny bones are forming in the baby's ear this week which means they are able to hear now. Eyebrows, lashes, and hair are starting to fill in and tastebuds are forming.

Cravings? Auntie Anne's Pretzles and loaded baked potatoes!

Weight gain? I am at 4lbs..which is what I was at my first 9 week OB appointment. I think the morning sickness has kept it from increasing..I'm sure come next month it'll be a different story :)

Symptoms? Well I thought I had kissed morning sickness goodbye but it decided to make it's lovely appearance again for the last 4 days. Other than that I get round ligament pain when I cough or sneeze as the baby is stretching my lower abdominal muscles.

What I miss? Not worrying about this baby every single day...Next week we have our next OB appointment I'm hoping that helps calm my nervous nellie nerves!

Greatest moment this week? Hearing the heartbeat with the doppler at home! Still strong and in the 160's. Also having the best husband in the world bring me home an early Christmas present...a pregnancy pillow...I'm not sure if I'll ever sleep without it...it's amazing!

10 WEEKS

How Far Along? 10 weeks

Average size of baby? 1.2 Inches .14 ounces. Compareable to the size of a prune.

Development this week? Bones and cartilage are starting to form and vital organs are beginning to function. Arm and leg joints are now working. Body length will double within the next three weeks. The baby is moving inside however I won't be able to feel it for another month and a half.

Cravings? Cold crunchy salads..I just discovered last night that Marcos Pizza will deliver an Italian side salad when it's 8pm and you don't want to run out to buy more lettuce at the store.

Symptoms? Morning sickness...nasty! Fatigue and a general I don't feel like doing anything attitude. :)

What I miss? Sleeping through the night without waking up at least 3 times to go pee.

Greatest moment this week? Seeing our sweet babe during my first ultrasound and hearing the heartbeat. Such a happy happy time. Also sharing the news with our families!

The house we'll call home

I've been waiting for this day for a long time now, and I'm so excited to share that we are moving back home to Ohio! Ever since I was a little girl playing with doll houses, I've always dreamed of someday living in a big old victorian home myself. I dreamed of the colors, the nooks, the crannies, and all the fun parties we could host. Lately I've been dreaming of back yard bbq's full of friends and family and a bonfire to close the night. Soon all these dreams will come true when we move into our new home. I have to thank my husband for being such a great man and following his woman back home, even though it involves leaving his "home". We are excited to begin this new chapter of our life together, and excited for our family to be a part of it. So stop by....anytime, we'll be on the front porch waiting!

Caramel Apple Layer Dip

Here is a yummy dish just in time for Valentine's Day!

<> Mix 1 package of softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup brown sugar and smooth into dish.

<> Top with 1 jar of caramel icecream topping.

<> Sprinkle on milk chocolate heath bits (as many as your little heart desires)

<> Serve with apples

<> Eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner too (if there is any left by then)!

Rewind to Christmas time

We went to an ugly Christmas Party...here are the proud winners...and the newly engaged :)
Family Christmas with the Mendoza side
These twins are giving me major baby fever. Our newest cousins Gavin and Gibson
We toured this beauty of a home
We enjoyed watching the kiddos tear into their stockings!
Matching sisters
Now me and my big sister
Me and my sister-in-law outside the Blue Gate Restaurant in Shipshewana (YUM)