Pictures Pictures Pictures....and more pictures.

I know I know, I'm late on these. I'm sorry. It wont happen again It will probably happen again. haha.

I sort of have an obsession of taking pictures of my sweet baby. She's quite amazing so I can't help myself. 

These are in honor of Valentine's Day.

Love my baby girl.

Starting to post again. lol

Well, I've decided to start posting on the blog again. I know I do this off and on thing but I really think I will have more time now that I am not working or going to school. So, if you are someone who doesn't actually know me you have probably guessed that I did have the baby. lol! She is quite beautiful. Aria Noelle Afton was born September 29, 2012 at 12:39 am. She weighed 7lbs 12oz. We love her so much.

Obviously she's a lot bigger than that now. lol She weighs more than 12 lbs now. Chunky little one we have. We decided to do monthly pictures of her and on holidays. They are so cute so let me get everyone caught up.

Maternity Pictures

I know....I haven't posted in a while. Sorry! I am 28 weeks now. Can you believe that? I will be doing a pregnancy week post later this week but I wanted to do it after my doctor appointment tomorrow. So, be looking for that.

I have some good news. We had our maternity pictures taken. This is the plus of being in a photography business. Joey (the Co. in Afton & Co.) took our pictures and did an amazing job. As always. It was so much fun! :) I was going to post a few but I decided to post all of them.

Here is the link to our  Facebook page again if you wanted to see more of our photography. The link to our actual website is on the sidebar under "Things I Dig"
 Afton & Co. Facebook Our more recent stuff is on our Facebook page. Just an FYI. :) Have a good week!

24 Weeks!

I'm 24 weeks now! Baby Aria is growing so fast. I'm getting so anxious. I just want to hold her. Before I get to the belly picture I wanted to talk to how special today is.

Today is Gabe & I's one year anniversary. On June 4th, 2011, we were pronounced husband and wife.
It was the best day of my life.

Gabe is the best husband ever and I know he is going to be the best dad. :)


Now......belly picture!

How far along? 24 Weeks
Total weight gain: Around 6 lbs.
Maternity clothes? More and more maternity clothes and my normal clothes. 

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Sleep is really difficult lately. I just keep tossing and turning. I hope it gets better soon.

Best moment this week: On Friday when we go to Mackinac Island for our anniversary getaway. 

Miss Anything? Being skinny and seeing my feet. 

Movement: She doesn't stop kicking and rolling. My stomach is constantly changing shapes.

Food cravings: Still has been breakfast foods.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really.

Gender: Girl.

Labor Signs: No.

Symptoms: Heartburn, out of breath a lot, I get dizzy a lot, I also have to lay down after doing my hair because it makes me extremely tired.

Belly Button in or out? In, almost out though.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY!

Looking forward to: Moving into our house so we can decorate the baby's room.

Weekend Stuff!

Well, I knew that this would happen again. We got busy and I haven't posted in a while. I'm sorry....
I also haven't posted a belly picture in a while. I will very soon. Hopefully this post will make up for it. So, I wanted to share a little bit about what went on this weekend and just recently. Warning: This will be a long post because I have so much to say.

First off, yard sales! Woot woot! Raise the roof! What what! Ok, sorry I got carried away. Yard saleing is one of my favorite summer activities. I actually compare the feeling it to a child Christmas morning. Like this:

I know right? Now put me in there when I find a good deal. That's how much I love it. lol My Hubby? Not so much. But he was a trooper this last weekend and braved the yard sales with me. Along with our friend Ben. Hi Ben. Actually, he probably doesn't read my blog. lol There is a town (neighborhood really but they like to pretend they are a town) around here that started doing yard sales every Memorial Day weekend a few years ago called Canadian Lakes. Canadian Lakes is like a small village of really really rich people so they usually have good stuff.

Things that I was looking for:

• Baby clothes
• High chair
• Maternity clothes
• Possibly a pack n play (depending on the color)

Things that I ended up with?

• Baby Clothes

Yeah I was a little bummed this year. My husband on the other hand?

Things he was looking for?

• Nothing

Things he ended up with?

• Radial arm saw
• New kitchen faucet
• New golf shirt
• 50 golf balls
• Put returner
• Laser level

Ok, so the new kitchen faucet was sort of for both of us. I was jealous that he kept finding great deals. It's like when you tell your parents what you want for Christmas and they get it mixed up and buy your sibling what you asked for and buy you something else. lol

The baby clothes I got were adorable though. Just saying. I have almost filled a tote with baby clothes now.

Then, we went yard saleing a little on Saturday just around our area and didn't find much. We did get a nice lamp for $5 though. On Sunday we went to my Great Aunt Pat & Uncle Jim's cabin up north. That was a lot of family filled fun. (try saying that 10 times fast) Here is a little recap of Sunday:

On the way there. My neice Olivea slowly falling asleep. I love that little girl.

One of my many cousins. This is Abby (her and Olivea are great friends)

Some of my boy cousins trying to help Gabe with a game on his phone.

Olivea being adorable as usual.

My cousin Andy helping my Uncle Jim fix one of the many squirt guns that were spraying people. The poor guy just wanted to help and was being sprayed the entire time. lol

Olivea showing me how scared I can get when I think she's going to fall while climbing the deck. lol

Olivea & Abby chillin

Very fun! I love my family. One of the funniest moments: My grandma thinking my Uncle Jim's beer was her tea. Haha! She definitely doesn't like beer.

Monday, we went to Burley Park. Burley Park is a HUGE flea market that only opens during summer holidays. We went with our friends Ben (same Ben as before) and his sister Julia who just got back from Ukraine!

Things I was looking for:

• Knock off coach diaper bag
• Anything fun

Things I ended up with:

• Nothing

Things my husband was looking for:

• Nothing

Things he ended up with:

• A new shot gun
• Knife sharpener
• Throwing knives

I know right!? 

That's ok. I'm glad he has new toys. Here are some pictures of that:

Julia & I's feet after walking around the whole time.

 Ice cream run! Yay! That's Ben & Julia.

Oh yeah I forgot I also stopped at yard sale before the flea market and I got a few maternity clothes. I tried on this shirt and Gabe was like "holy cow, you look way pregnant in this shirt." So, he took a picture. Don't mind my sunburn and the quality of the picture because it's from my phone. lol

Thanks for reading! All in all it was a great weekend. :)
What did you do for Memorial Day weekend?

Stay tuned for a new belly picture and also the post about Aria & I's first baby shower! Yay!

Baby Afton Gender Reveal!

Alright. So, after a long appointment of the baby moving THE ENTIRE TIME we finally found out what it is. Apparently we have a very active baby. It was so cute though. The baby kept grabbing it's foot and waving it's arms. It was quite incredible. First off, pictures of the cute little thing. :)

Love it!

And............

YAY!!

We are having a girl! We are totally psyched! Beyond words honestly.
Her name you ask? The name for our beautiful little girl is going to be.........

Aria Noelle Afton


Here are pictures of the grandparent's reactions. Gabe made yummy cupcakes for the reveal.

Yay! We are so excited for our amazing future with our daughter.