Best BBQ Sandwich EVER

I’m really not sure I want to admit this. It’s embarrassing. Today I cried over a BBQ sandwich. This kid needs to be born.

So my second and third trimester cravings have been BBQ. Specifically, chopped beef sandwiches or sliced brisket. I never get tired of it. Since Saturday, I have eaten 4 chopped beef sandwiches. Today, I got another strong craving for BBQ. I had to have it. I don’t think I’ve ever felt this way about a sandwich before.

I decided to go home for lunch today so that I could make a quick sandwich with the fully cooked chopped brisket that I bought at the grocery store. I came in the door and Garrett looked surprised and happy to see me (I don’t usually come home for lunch). I happily told him that I came home and was going to make myself a BBQ sandwich- He instantly froze and had a stricken look on his face.

“Honey, I don’t think we have any BBQ left”. “Yes we do, I saw it”. “No, I think that was yesterday, I think its all gone”. I looked in the fridge- he was right. He asked me if there was anything else that I wanted and I instantly burst into tears. I knew it was bizarre and insane to be crying but I couldn’t help it. Being the supportive husband he is, he gave me a big hug and rubbed my back as I tried to stop the flow of big crocodile tears that were staining my shirt. I felt him shaking- I’m pretty sure he was repressing laughter because as I pulled away I noticed him wipe a tear out of the corner of his eye before he assumed a serious concerned looking face and asked me if I would like to go out for lunch.

He had already eaten a peanut butter and jelly sandwich before I arrived but he took me out for a chopped BBQ sandwich anyway. Isn’t he sweet? At times like this, I’m so glad that I’m married to him.

And seriously, my due date needs to hurry up and get here. I’m losing my mind.

Knitting

Okay, so as a follow up on my comment earlier about my plans to spend today on the couch knitting....

Just to let you know, I could never do this without my two helpers- Bailey and Beau. They are my quality control testers.

Beau is in charge of inspecting softness:

































(Although Beau loves baskets and bags of any kind I never thought he would try to make a nest out of my knitting bag!)

Bailey (my string assassin) is in charge of durability:
























Just so you know, Morgan, this scarf is for you! A little bit of love from home from the three of us! (Bailey, Beau, and I- just in case you were confused and thought it was Garrett the baby and I! ;-) )

Rachel's Wedding- post 2

Last night WAS a lot of fun! I didn't post many details because of how tired I was but it was beautiful and fairy-tale like. She had a tent reception and with all of the lights and branch decorations that she used it looked like something out of a mid-summer nights dream (minus the fairies). She even had white pumpkin decorations holding flowers as well as more traditional flower arrangements. The amazing part is that my friend Rachel and her aunt did all of the flowers, and my friend Rachel did all 3 of her wedding cakes herself! The reason why she made three cakes is because she couldn't decide on a flavor- and I don't blame her- they were all fantastic! Some people were a little skeptical that she would be able to handle all the work but she did and she did a amazing job of it. We were all really impressed.

It was fun doing all of the Matron of Honor activities and being a part of all of the hustle and bustle. Today however- WHOA- I am definitely feeling every single bit of my 7 months pregnant! (It was worth it though!) Maybe I'll just take it easy today- sit on the couch and knit- instead of trying to tackle my massive to-do list. ;-)

As a side note- This morning I got my weekly pregnancy update from thebump.com and it started out with "Week 30: Your massive belly....." and it went into the typical symptoms etc. I like that- "Your massive belly"- that pretty much sums up how I feel whenever I see photos of myself! I'm amazed by how big I have become and that I still have further to go! AND according to my doctor I'm doing great at staying in my weight gain range so this means I'm SUPPOSED to look like this! :-)

Rachel's Wedding!

Tonight was my friend Rachel's wedding. It was magical and beautiful-just like something out of a dream. Garrett was one of the groomsmen and I was the matron of honor. We both had a great time and everything (at least everything important) seemed to go smoothly. I'm happy for them both! It was fun seeing our friends get married!
























Me in my dress- 30 weeks pregnant.
























As promised, here are a few of the bridal portraits that I took of Rachel at the end of September:

Week 29 Photo

Wow- I can't believe that the last time I took a belly shot in the red tank top was week 21. Whoops! I kind of let time get away from me. I was pretty shocked at the difference when I saw these photos!

Week 29:

My tank top only barely covers the elastic belly panel and only if I pull it firmly down first! I can't believe its so short on me now. It was so long in front when I first bought it at 7 weeks pregnant!
























In this photo Garrett didn't want me to pull the tank top down as it started to ride up. He said it didn't look as natural. I'm trying to hide the belly panel which is peaking out!
























Compare these to my week 21 photo!
























Another thing I'd like to point out- I'm not the only thing that has changed in the photo! Notice that our house is starting to look like a baby lives here. :-)