Maternity Style: How To Style That Bump

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Maternity style doesn't have to be frumpy!  One can definitely look chic with a growing belly.  That belly can become your cutest accessory!  Love this printed pink dress below!

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When styling your bump, comfort is most important.  When wearing more form fitting clothes, make sure the material is soft, stretchy, and comfortable.  Adding a blazer makes a nice touch to a simple outfit like below!

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Cotton is breathable and soft, which makes for a great choice.  Leggings are also perfect when you want something with a nice fit but a good stretch.  Add a leather jacket, like below, and you are rocking that bump!

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Or opt for loose fitting tunics and dresses instead.  Maxi dresses with an empire waist are perfect for warmer temps when something nice and flowing suits your needs better.

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As you can see, dressing that bump doesn't have to be boring!  Add some fun prints or cute low heeled shoes and you are good to go!

Holidy Tea Pictures

Hello!  I thought I would share with you a few photos from the women's holiday tea that I take part in every year at our church.  It the largest outreach event for the women's ministries.  Each year, we bring around 800 ladies together from the community, some that go to our church and some that have been invited by members of the church like me.  I always invite my mom, my mother-in-law, my best friend, and then I try to think of other ladies to invite to fill my table of 8.  As a hostess, I get to decorate my table for 8, anyway I like, with a few guidelines.  A holiday theme, and certain items you must have on your table to serve tea, scones, cookies, lemon curd, devon cream, water, and such.  It's always a lot of fun and gets me in the mood for Christmas!

Take a look at my table this year:

And who doesn't love to eat scones with lemon curd and devon cream?!  It's the best!  The baker that makes them each year, makes a wide selection of yummy scones.  Like pumpkin, cinnamon, blueberry, cherry almond, and others.  And besides what pregnant woman doesn't love to eat?!

Take a look at me at the tea below.  Although the tea was a couple of weeks ago, you can tell how big I'm getting! lol

me with my best friend kim

I need to get better pictures on here, like from the side angle so you can truly tell how far I'm sticking out!  I'm getting huge!  With about 3 more months to ago!  Time is flying by fast!  It's hard to believe we are going to be parents in just 3 short months!  It's exciting and scary at the same time! 

Enjoy your weekend lovelies!

BIG News!

Hello girls!

It's been hard not sharing this bit of information with all of you...

 

You may have noticed I've been stopping by a little less at your blogs, and it's not because I don't want to read them,

it's just I've been a bit occupied lately........

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Yep, that's right!  

I'M PREGNANT!

I know some of you may think it's cheesy posting the ultrasound picture on here, but I didn't know how else to tell you!  So as you can imagine, my husband and I have had a lot to keep us busy these last few months!  

I'm 14 weeks pregnant! 

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My husband and I have been married a little over 3 years, and we decided it was time to try to start to have a baby.  I got off the pill, we bought one of those ovulation kits, and within two weeks I was pregnant!  We expected it to take a little bit more time, as we've heard it usually does, but luckily we didn't have to wait long! I'm due March 23rd!  And my birthday is April 5th, so we wouldn't mind if he or she was a little late.

You've notice my lack of outfit posts lately, and this is why.  I'm already showing!  More then I expected to at this point!  I've already got the start of my baby bump!  It's still so surreal.  My body has definitely been going through a lot of changes!

Also, have you noticed more and more recipe posts lately?  Specifically dessert ones?  Cravings anyone??  I'm eating all the time!  So it's not so strange that I find myself looking at yummy dessert recipes online! :)  

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Anyway, I could probably go on forever, but I better not!  

I just couldn't keep such wonderful news a secret any longer!  

We are thrilled, and I'm thrilled to share this with all of you!