Weeks 21-24

I suck I know. I havent updated in a while and trust me, I have heard about it. So now that I have a few extra minutes this morning I figured Id update on me, Holden, Mark, life, my bump, ect...

So first and foremost, I am feeling great! I dont want to jinx myself but this pregnancy deal has been a pretty easy time so far. I am getting bigger by the day but that means that Holden is also getting bigger and stronger too! And boy is he getting stronger! Mark and I are definitely feeling him move around and kick and dance all the time! We say he is dancing cause boy does this kid love music already! Whenever I am around music, he gets ca-razy in there! Mark's shows, church, headphones on my belly, whatever, he loves it- this kiddo is definitely ours! Mark is already talking about teaching him how to play music as soon as he can. Too cute! Since he can hear music, Mark and I have been reading to the bump every night so he can recognize our voices straight outta the womb. We really like Golden Books. Its kinda nice to re-read some of our favorites like The Pokey Little Puppy. :) I may be enjoying it just as much as Holden does. :)

Other than that, life feels like its going a mile a minute. The holidays are quickly approaching and I have been running around preparing for them and enjoying having a house to decorate. So here are a few quick pics of some decor and recipes I made over Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Halloween "Creepy Eyes"

Take a paper towel or toilet paper roll. Draw eyes with a sharpie. 

Once cut (note- the itty bitty scissors from my husband's pocket knife thing made this easy!) insert a glow stick bracelet) 

Duct tape sides closed, and insert anywhere you wish. We placed a bunch in the bushes right in front of our house. 

One of the bushes once it got dark! I loved it! 

Happy Halloween from Pepe LePew and that cat he loves! 

Thanksgiving Mini Pies

I didnt document the process, just the final product. But if you want the recipe, leave a comment and Ill send it your way! These were a hit by the way! Small enough to eat with your hands, or have all 3 and not feel guilty! But calories dont count on Thanksgiving anyway, every one knows that. ;) 

Mini Pecan Pies

Mini Apple Pies

Mini Pumpkin Pies

Festive Fall Wreath

So for this wreath I snagged a plain rustic wooden wreath at the dollar store and added the leaves and other fall decor from a few of those Hobby Lobby garlands (that were 80% off right before Halloween. Holla!) It was super easy to just snip off my favorite parts of the garland with enough wire left over to insert snuggly into the wooden wreath. Turns out I didnt even need the hot glue I had ready! 

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Ive done a few things for Christmas already but Im going to save that for another post. Other than that, we have both been working like crazy. We got big things popping for 11:11 Events and Im excited to see where things go with my ladies. Speaking of 11-11, Mark and I just celebrated our 1st anniversary!!! I cant believe its been a year already, it went by so fast and so much has happened. Since it was our "paper" anniversary I made Mark the following gifts:

A photo "yearbook" 

3 important places on a map of Austin 

A blank journal. We just leave each other a quick love note when the feeling hits. We hope to keep this forever and have it to show our kids and grandkids one day. 

I am quickly realizing A-Why I havent updated in a while and B-Why I should. Sorry this post is so long! Im going to go ahead and finish up with bump pics and FAQs. 

Notice my Kendra Scott earrings/anniversary gift??? Love!

Mark decorated the chalkboard this week! 

How far along? 24 weeks

Maternity clothes? Oh yeah. Especially now that H&M opened up in Austin and has a maternity section!!! 
Stretch marks? Not on my belly......thats all Im going to say about that. 
Sleep: Thank God for Rescue Remedy Sleep!!!! 
Best moment this week: Feeling little man dance in my belly. And having other people feel him too. :) 
Miss Anything? Im starting to really miss my mobility. Just getting up and down off a couch or tying my shoe is becoming a chore, and I still have 3 months to go! 
Movement: Definitely! Its the best feeling in the world! Other people are beginning to feel him too which is fun for everyone! 
Food cravings: Spicy food (like always).
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing really. I havent really tried fish in a while but I have a feeling like it wouldnt bother me that much anymore.
Gender: Boyyyyy oh boyyy!!! 
Labor Signs: Some braxton hicks but thats supposedly normal. Nothing to worry about.
Symptoms: Have I mentioned that I have heartburn? OH LORDY LORD! Me no likey. I also get tired really quick and my feet hurt if Im on them too long. ......yaaaay.....
Belly Button in or out? Still in. Im telling y'all, it was so abnormally in that I doubt it'll pop. We'll see though.
Wedding rings on or off? On on on! 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Super-di-duperly happy!!!
Looking forward to: Christmas with my family! 

Well I know this was a long one and I promise to be more diligent about updating so it doesnt happen again. Hope everyone has a great week!

Love,
Susannah, Mark, and Holden