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.

Baby Afton

So, you thought this was going to be the post revealing if the baby was a boy or girl didn't you? Well PSYCH! It's not. Haha. I'm definitely a mean blogger. The count down is on though. At 2:00 pm we will be finding out what our little bambino is. Gabe and I can hardly contain our excitement. I'm sort of jealous of Gabe actually. He is busy at work right now so he sort of has something to distract him. I am not especially busy at work since the semester just ended and the students are gone for a week. (I work at Ferris State University.)

I thought I would post a video however because we had an appointment yesterday and were able to video tape the heart beat. I have replayed this video many many times already and figured it deserved to be put on the blog. The heart rate yesterday was 144. If you notice there are weird beats that actually sound like something hitting a wall. That is the baby kicking me. He or she was very feisty yesterday.

Be watching for the post tomorrow revealing what Little Afton is. Who thinks it's going to be a boy? (I do)
Who thinks it's going to be a girl? I will also be posting our new names tomorrow! Well, the name of the baby. I really hope that the baby cooperates and lets us see what it is. I feel like it's stubborn. Talk to ya'all tomorrow!

20 Weeks!

First order of business. My hubby graduated from college on Saturday! I am so proud of him. He graduated from Ferris State University with a Bachelor degree in Computer Information Systems. ALSO, with honors! He's a smarty my man.

Second order of business. I'm 20 weeks. Halfway there! Also, we find out what the baby is on WEDNESDAY! We are so excited. Stay tooned for that blog post later this week.

How far along? 20 Weeks
Total weight gain: Around 4 lbs.
Maternity clothes? A few pieces of maternity clothes and my normal clothes. 

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Sleep is really good lately. :)

Best moment this week: When we find out what the baby is on Wednesday.

Miss Anything? Being able to eat normal food. 

Movement: Definite kicks and movements. He or she kicks in twos.

Food cravings: Lately it has been breakfast foods.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really.

Gender: We find out this week!

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

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY!

Looking forward to: Finding out what the baby is. Can't wait.

19 Weeks!

Ok. So, I know I haven't posted a legit belly picture since week 9. For that, I am sorry. :) I hope these next weeks I can make it up to everyone.

Before you look at this photo I need to say a few things.
1. This is at night. My belly is always bigger at night.
2. I have a butt load of makeup on because I got a really nasty sunburn on Sunday. As did Gabe. He looks worse than me though. hehe.
3. There is a lot of difference in my belly in the last few weeks. So, do not be alarmed.
4. The picture might be pixily because I found out after Gabe took the picture that a setting on my camera was wrong and he didn't want to take another one.

Now I will answer questions before you ask them. No, there are not two babies in there. I know how large I look. I promise I am measuring right on. Yes, I will make it to September. That's how this baby thing works.

I also thought it would be a good idea to do a little survey every week so that you all know what's going on. I saw this on another blog and it seemed to work really well. I also forget to tell you things. This will help.


How far along? 19 Weeks
Total weight gain: Around 4 lbs.
Maternity clothes? I just bought a legit pare of maternity pants that are oh so comfy and two maternity shirts. Otherwise I just wear my normal clothes still.

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Sleep is ok although I wake up often to roll over....not sure why.

Best moment this week: When Gabe rubs my belly. Also, we picked different names that we like.

Miss Anything? Being skinny. I don't feel ugly at all. I just wish I could see my feet.

Movement: Definite kicks and movements. He or she kicks in twos. It's kind of funny.

Food cravings: A&W!!! And anything fried. Also, homemade jam.

Anything making you queasy or sick: My own breath.

Gender: I DON'T KNOW! But I want to know so badly.

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

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY!

Looking forward to: Finding out what the baby is. Can't wait.

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