Sweet 16

How Far Along:    16 weeks 1 day

How Big is Baby:  Currently the size of a average avocado.  Just working its way through the produce section!

Weight Gain: 4  lbs

Maternity clothes: Still hanging in there with regualr jeans and pants...but I have been seriously thinking on getting that box of Maternity Clothes back out.  I have worn my favorite pair of dress jeans several times....oh I forgot how comfortable they were!!!

Sleep: Getting better!!!  Only getting up two or three times a night.  Or maybe its the sheer exhaustion from the past few days. 

Best moment this week: Enjoying being around family and friend and watching Amelia during Christmas.  She was so animated and really enjoyed it all.

Food Cravings: Been extremely thirsty...Gatorade G2 in Lemon Lime has been my go to lately.  I have gone through several 8 packs  

Foods I Can't Stand: The thought of eating deer meat makes me want to gag more than usual.  Oh and coffee.  I had started drinking coffee and was really enjoying it...now no thanks!!!

Movement: Maybe....or it could of been gas (ha).  Not really sure! 

What I miss: Still sticking with a tall, frosty, beer or a nice glass of wine…I sound like an alcoholic.

What I am looking forward to: We go back in three weeks for our ultrasound to find out the sex....however, we will NOT be doing that.  So just getting to see the baby is fun.

Milestones: Back to feeling good and "normal".  I am starting to get a bump and doing the growing over night stuff.     I am still chugging along with my running which is something I am proud of.  I truly believe it is one of the main reasons I feel so much better this go round.

Rocking Along

We went back to the baby dr today for our routine check up.  All is well and moving along right as schedule.  

Heartbeat was at 145 and the little booger was hanging out super low, as in tap dancing on my bladder.  Explains the frequent trips to the ladies room.  

I had to do the standard pee in the cup, blood pressure and blood work.  Everything was perfect except my platelets ate already starting to drop.  I had an issue with the last time, so they are watching it closely to make sure they stay at a safe level. 

We are now headed out to start our rounds for the Christmas.   Woohoo!!!

15 Weeks

So I stole this from a friend of mine who is also expecting.  She is about 5 weeks ahead of me and due in April with a Baby Boy.

She does a weekly update and answers some of the same questions.  Since I am super busy these days, but still want to have some documentation that I was pregnant!

So here goes....I promise to get a belly pic with the next update!

How Far Along:    15 Weeks 4 days

Weight Gain: 3  lbs

Maternity clothes: not quite, but the day is coming.  I think my Bella band will be getting some use in the next few weeks (especially with the Holidays)

Sleep: I can make the trip to the bathroom in my sleep…ha!  I am getting up every three to four hours to pee!!! Well last night only twice

Best moment this week: Seeing Amelia point to my belly after someone told her there was a baby in there, then lifting my shirt, looking around and telling me she didn’t see it!!!

Food Cravings: I seriously put a hurt on some Chicken Wings last week.  Nothing in particular. 

Movement: Nope, not yet. 

What I miss: A really tall, frosty, beer or a nice glass of wine…I sound like an alcoholic. 

What I am looking forward to: Just taking this pregnancy in stride and enjoying it.   I go back to the Dr. on Friday so that is always exciting.

Milestones: I am over the “I want to puke everywhere and I could fall asleep standing up phase” and really am feeling great. 

Mo Mo Mo

What does the Santa cow say....Mo Mo Mo!!!  At least that is what Amelia and I decided on Saturday.  

Chick fil a had breakfast with the Santa cow and elf on Saturday so before we headed out to birmingham we made that stop.  She was not to fond of santa cow, but really like the elf. 

It was tons if fun... chicken minis, balloons, a cup with candy and a baby cow...what more could a girl ask for.

Mom needed a time out

I have been terrible in the fact that I have not been taking pictures...and lets face it, that is what people come to the blog for...look at pictures.   So just close your eyes and use your imagination (isn't that something a teacher would say!)

Last week was eventful.We had the Christmas Program on Sunday....Amelia was a sheep.  She did great in practice then realized that her Woo was in the audience during the actual performance.   Well Mom got to watch and Woo go to be the extra sheep!!! 

Fast forward to Thursday....Priss wakes up with a fever, cough, and sore throat.  One doctor's visit later we are sitting pretty with a nice virus...but no STREP THROAT!!!  yeah!!! 

Saturday was the Children's Christmas Party at church and the Bolton Christmas Parade.  What an event!!! We caught enough candy to make a dentist cringe and shook and jived with the bands.  That afternoon we took our lovely Christmas card picture amongst screaming and yelling and a complete breakdown.   Mom had to go take a nap....Dad and Amelia said so!!!  Two hours later a refreshed Mom and a a little girl who destroyed her room while she "napped" awoke to the outside of the house decorated!!!  Hooray for Daddy!!!

Did I mention that I played tennis on Thursday in 40 degree weather....which dropped to 30 by the time I was done.   Yeah, something about a league then started in October and ended in December just didn't register that it might be cold....HA!!! 

We have been enjoying lots of good home cooked meals lately.   I keep stalking The Pioneer Woman's Recipes and Jeremy keeps making them.   Yum Yum!!! 

I have my last week of school before the break (insert Hallelujah chorus) and I am tying up a few lose ends.   We are planning a trip to Birmingham to ride the Polar Express Train, go to the Zoo and enjoy a mini vacation as a family before the hectic season gets started.  

I promise to take more pictures...I promise to take more pictures....I promise to take more pictures....you get the picture!!!

Round Two

So....its not exactly breaking news, but the Hutchinson Family will be adding a new addition on or around June 11th !!!  Yep, we are in for round two.   I must have lost my mine and forgot about about that exciting fun stuff that comes with pregnancy....maybe I should go back and read my blog from last time to remind myself.   Okay so it really is worth it to get a precious little angel. 

Currently I am 12 weeks along and feeling great.  I made it over the lovely....HOLY S#&! I am going to puke everywhere stage and am trucking along.   Amelia....well she knows there is a baby in my belly, but that is about it....ha!!!  We will see how this plays out!

Several things are differnt this time around.   I am not as tired, but I think I just stay tired so I don't notices it as much.  Chasing the energizer bunny does that to you.   Also my nausea came in a different form.  Instead of being green all day, it would come out of nowhere and then I would try not to puke....or I would.   Baby Hutch's heartbeat has been a steady 155 both Doctor visits.  

We are excited and really cannot wait to see how this journey plays out.....

A Fly On the Wall

Oh to be a fly on the wall at our house in the morning....some days are better than others.  Today goes down as one of the not so good ones.....

"Amelia got up at 5:30 crawled in bed with us....slept til 6:15....then she wanted Baby Ugly, then we got dressed and she watched mickey mouse clubhouse, then we fought over the last piece of banana, which she shared, then changed her mind and told me to "spit it out!!!" which I had already swallowed, so she threw a fit.  I pick her up only to find out she had relieved herself on me or or somewhere in the house....so we both had to changed clothes....."

We were both a little late this morning.....

But that is okay....we are making Banana nut bread tonight so Momma does not have to "spit her bite out" anymore!!!

Crack kills..a Little Caffeine is OK

But a little coffee is just fine....right???  Okay so it was milk, but she thought she was hot stuff

Cheesers!!!

A happy camper getting ready for the cotton ride

WARNING: nerd alert

I asked her to pose with her pumpkins....this is what I got.  Whatever ....

Its Cookie Time

Just a few pictures from Woo and Amelia's Halloween cookie making experiment. I think she had fun

October is Wiping Us Out

Who says the Christmas Holidays are the busiest time of the year.  In my book, I go with October.  We have been home one weekend this month and it was action packed. 

Think about it, you got football, beautiful weather, halloween, and any other event you can think of!!!  Plus we are squeezing in every last bit if extended daylight and okaying outside.  

Well add a fall festival in the mix this gs get even busier. We are not making it hone until 7:30 or 8:00 two to three nights a week.  Yikes!!!   But that is okay we racked up on candy.  Her are a fee pics from the latest adventure.

Trick or Treat

Loved Playing Games

It took forever for her to climb...it was a long way up!!!

But totally worth it....Flying Ladybug below!!!!

The Great Pumpkin

No caption or comment can express her wonder or amazement in what her daddy is about to do to this pumpkin.   I will post the end result later, but this was to good to pass up

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And the Winner Is....

Sunday night we had our monthly family night supper at church.  A monthly theme is chosen and with Halloween close by a costume contest was deemed appropriate!!! 

I found Amelia's fabulous Ladybug costume last weekend at Old Navy, well her wings, anteanna's and skirts, and I made Jeremy and myself's costumes!!!

After the judging was over Amelia took top prize in the preschool division....She was so proud of her blue ribbon.   I was just impressed she kept her wings on.   She only managed to take out the plates on the tables twice!!!

 My little Ladybug with her Blue Ribbon and cupcake...I think this was cupcake #4....can you cracked out!!!!

The Ladybug Family!!!

We Are Still Here

Been extremely busy the last few weeks with no sign if slowing down. Someone did get a new ride ! Well new to her ride...but that is how we roll around here. Promise to put up pictures of my first place winning ladybug from family night at the church and her ladybug family soon !! Until then. Keep crusin' cause we sure are ....

Out of Office

Will return....maybe

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Truckin'

Its farming seasons around here, so that means cotton, soybeans, and corn....oh and Pox driving the Big Truck.   Pox passes the house every day and honks the horn.  But this is not your average horn....no, it is a train horn!!!  Yes, it is really loud!!!

Anyway, Amelia has been wanting to ride in the big truck with Pox, so we managed to hitch a ride this afternoon

We got the call and waited on the church steps for Pox to start up from the 4-way stop

When Amelia heard the truck she started giggling....

And got really, really excited....Can ya tell???

Pox stopped in the middle of the street (benefit of living in a small town) and Amelia and I loaded up!!!  She was quiet for the first few minutes and was just smiling.

We made our mile and half trek down the road to the farm, honking the horn at Birdie's house.   Pox proceeded to show her how to move the valve that honks the horn when we got to the farm.   Seriously....if anyone was taking a nap or relaxing, we apologize!!!

She enjoyed her ride in the "big truck" and wanted her Pox to take her back to her house in it when it was time to go home.   We had to convince her the truck was "resting"

(excuse her ratty shoes...she loves this pair of Tom's and doesn't want to wear any others)

While at the shop, we decided to check on the pumpkins that Pox planted back this summer. 

  Who knew pumpkins started out like this.  I know me and my green thumb didnt!!!

There happen to be ONE pumpkin ready so Amelia and Pox cut that pumpkin off the vine.  She was pumped about taking it home.

However, it was a large pumpkin to tote for such a little girl.  She decided quickly she wanted a "baby" pumpkin and someone else needed to carry this one....



Hopefully more of the pumpkins will make and we will have enough for the Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest.  

Creativity Glows

We had another busy day. We are starting a trend here. 
I decided on Friday afternoon that I was going to join Cortney at the Wells Fest 5K. It was a plus that it had a great festival with plenty of things for the kiddos to do afterwards. 


Cortney kicked my rear by a measly 30 seconds but it earned her a third place finish in our age group and a sweet ceramic shoe painted by The Mustard Seed. Insert jealous....I really thought about beating a kid up and taking theirs.  Oh and we had awesome times of 27 minutes!!! 

After the race we headed/jaywalked across Lakeland and hit Wells Fest up. Amelia, Gabriel, and Victoria were already making themselves at home with all the fun games.
We played in the sandbox

Then hit up the Bounce House

And don't forget the slide ... we hit that up 56935894 million times

And rode the pony!!!

But our day wasn't over.  We had special company and decided to hit up two of Amelia's favorite places....the "regular" zoo and "special" ice cream.  Oh!!!  And don't forget the TRAIN!!!

Last stop was ice cream....It was sooooo good

Finally back home we finished the evening getting creative on the patio

ADD all the way

We were super busy the past few days and all over the place. So hang in there this is a little ADD.

We started our day at the the zoo

Then Rode the Merry Go Round ....someone chose the hippo!!!  She was seriously concentrating.

Of Course all that playing makes a girl thristy and hungry.  So Mom said a snow cone and cheetoes would be AWESOME!!!

We loaded back in the car and worked on our latest trick....gettting the big trucks to honk!!!  And boy are we good at it

We met Kalee, Cooper and Olivia for lunch and then went to the park.   Holy Cow, these two played hard. 

There were slide races....Amelia won all of them...Sorry Coop, better luch next time!!!

and clinbing through tubes....

And lots of swinging!!!  We had a great time!!!

 Sunday we loaded up and went to "oxcord" to see MoPo.  We ate lunch on the square and visited with this guy at Square Books.   He was ready for Amelia to leave....she kinda pestered him.....

And by the time we headed home....someone was EXHAUSTED....she slept all the way home!!!

Of course she was sick Sunday, but that is another post in itself.   To make her feel better and because he is just mush when it come to Amelia....her Pox got her a purple sprinkler.   He did have to talk her down the less expensive one....but she was still happy!!!

See I told you this was ADD all the way....all over the place.  Sorry.....