17 weeks

So it begins.

I decided to answer these questions every few weeks.

Mostly and mainly for my enjoyment :)

HOW FAR: 17 weeks

BABY IS THE SIZE OF: a pomegranate.

MATERNITY CLOTHES: You betcha. I still fit into all my clothes, but the second I tried on maternity pants, those suckers didn't come off. 

MOVEMENT: Nada.

BEST MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Baby bump be poppin'

MISS ANYTHING: I do miss caffeine. Not gonna lie. I allow myself one Dr. Pepp per week. There are so many views on caffeine during pregnancy. I figured it doesn't hurt to cut back.

FOOD CRAVINGS: Not really. I eat small portions every couple of hours. Settles the stomach. Water? Does that count? I am constantly drinking H20.

ANYTHING MAKE YOU QUEASY: Not much..yet. During the 1st trimester, I didn't want ANY greasy foods or soda. Or sugar. So not me. 

AM I SHOWING: Heck yes baby! I sure think so. Or at least the top button of all my pants thinks so!

WEDDING RING: Still secure and comfortable.

LOOKING FORWARD TO: We find out the gender in t-minus six days!

Baby of Mine

This girl is havin' a baby!

We discovered I was pregnant the first week of October. 

Boy oh boy were we thrilled!

It was about all Dallin could do not to spill his guts to everyone.

However, we knew the risks that come with the first trimester and decided to wait until I was about 12-14 weeks along, to share the news.

I was super duper fortunate and only felt nauseous for a small window of time, during the first trimester. 

Thank the heavens!

I'm continually stunned by how much love I already have for this baby.

Consumes my thoughts 24/7 and I feel so abundantly blessed.

My first appointment was great and I had full body chills when I heard our child's heartbeat.

I thought I was just over 13 weeks, but my doctor advised I might be 14.

I am due in early June and we hopefully find out the baby's gender on January 5!

Oh baby...we are so giddy for ya!

Photo cred to my sweet sister-in-law, Lacey! We sure love you.

Cruisin for a bruisin. But not really.

Ages ago, D and I made it a point to plan a trip for just the two of us. 

We've been married for four years now, and have only taken little jaunts here and there. 

We decided to cruise, because really, what's not to love. 

So, a few days after Thanksgiving we flew to Houston and were on our way, aboard the Emerald Princess. 

I've been on two cruises, but Dallin was a newbie to the game. 

He caught on real quick. Eat, sleep, eat, eat some more, and play. 

Not much to it. 

Dallin found a basketball court real quick. 

It was funny when he asked me to play with him. 

Bless his heart. 

Our first stop was Cozumel, Mexico. 

We chose to visit the Mayan Ruins in Tulum. 

Absolutely beautiful. Iguanas everywhere. Those buggers scare the crap out of me. It's probably the tails. 

Iguana peeking out of the window.

It was really cool to learn about the Mayan people. So extremely fascinating. 

And of course the breathtaking ocean behind the ruins didn't hurt. 

All in all. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit. 

The next day, we arrived to Roatan, Hondurus. 

I'm going to sound like a broken record. 

But freak, it was gorgeous. 

We drove through most of the city to an Animal Conservation Park. 

It started pouring. So pictures were limited. 

I left my phone in the locker with all of our stuff and wished so badly I had it with me on our tour. 

We crossed a rickety bridge referred to as the "Indiana Jones" bridge. 

It was thrilling as the rain pelted our faces and we scurried as quickly as we could, over to the other end. 

We were met by a massive toucan that happily bounced from shoulder to shoulder and posed for pictures. 

We then visited with about 10 monkeys. It was so cool to hold and just watch them. 

Those little buggers are smart. 

Two of them had recently had babies that were lovingly attached to their mama's back. 

It was incredible. 

We then hopped over to a near-by beach for lunch and relaxing. 

Dallin enjoyed some shade and I tried to soak up a ray without being burned to a crisp. 

The following day we made it to Belize City, Belize. We had initially planned to do something else on this pit-stop but made some adjustments. We ended up taking a river boat cruise through the Belize River that feeds out into the Carribean Ocean. 

It was beautiful and windy. I had rat's nest hair to prove it. It was worth it and nothing a hat couldn't fix. 

We then stopped for lunch and made our way to another site of Mayan Ruins called Altun Ha. 

They were so different from the ones in Mexico but just as amazing. 

More of a jungle setting and we could climb on them, which was exciting. 

We had an interesting tour group. 

D and I were continually looking at each other with the "Oh no did they just say that?" face. 

But it made it that much more memorable. 

We had an amazing time. 

Treasured the scrump-didily-umptious food. 

I had my fair share of ice cream cones and mock tails and D enjoyed the milkshakes on deck. 

The employees we associated with were outstanding and we can't wait to take another!

Not for quite some time, but we'll make it happen. 

Paris

We thought since we were so close, we would just jaunt over to Paris.

Thought about taking a train, but in our short time frame, opted to fly.

I've always wanted to visit Paris.

It was even better than I imagined. 

Our first stop: Notre Dame.

Holy smokes.

I was speechless.

Next. Eiffel Tower. Incredible.

We were a little happy about it. 

It's impossible to take too many pictures of it.

Or at least, that was our thought process.

Those poses were not messin' around.

The Arc De Triomphe was just down the street from our hotel.

Holy mackrel. 

No rules in a round-about.... spells disaster.

 But everyone seemed to make it work!

The next day we took on The Louvre. 

I mean. Wow. 

I knew it was big, but it is a massive structure!

Mike fit in great.

Mona was real small.

But we found her!

This statue straight up looked like she was taking a selfie.

Thought I'd join.

We could've spent a week there. 

Saw as much as we could and didn't even make a dent. 

Till next time. 

Made it a priority to get some macaroons and famous hot chocolate at Angelina. 

That stuff was literally melted chocolate. 

Mike wanted us to stop by La Fayette. 

The most beautiful shopping mall. 

Straight up couldn't even afford a mint from that place. 

Still enjoyed every second. 

No rippage! Crushed it.

Paris was certainly a good idea. 

So grateful I had the opportunity to visit such extraordinary places with my childhood best friend. 

Will never ever forget it and so glad I was able to do it.