15 Weeks

14 weeks, 6 days

Maxi Dress: The Buckle

Black T-shirt: BYU Bookstore

Gold Louis Vuitton watch: My dad brought it back from China (fake, duh)

Gold Bracelet: Forever 21

Gold Earrings: Charlotte Russe

Bambi Silhouette Necklace: Bought in Herajuku, Japan when we went there a few years ago

15 Weeks

Plaid Shirt: Forever 21

Jeans: Rock Revival, The Buckle

White Watch: Charming Charlie

15 weeks, 3 days

Shirt/Dress: Traded with friend, think she got it in Hong Kong

Black Blazer: Urban Outfitters

Black Jeggings: Nordstrom

Black Skinny Belt: Target

Peacock Earrings (not pictured): Charming Charlie

How Far Along: 15 weeks, 4 days. 2nd trimester!
Size of the Baby: Avocado, 4-5 inches, 3-5 oz. 
Maternity Clothes: I bought my first pair of bright blue maternity skinny jeans! I'm wearing them right now! Basically I saw them in Motherhood Maternity a week or so ago when I was using my gift card my brother's got me for my birthday. I chose to get long tank tops and a belly band instead of fun things like bright blue skinny jeans and a chevron print tankini...well, I'd been thinking about the blue skinny jeans and then I dreamed about them so I told Kevin and said it must mean I really need to get them. They were on sale for $29.99 and also had them in red, wish they'd give me a 2 for 1 deal hehe (considering the ladies who worked there said they've never seen anyone try them on).
Stretch marks: Nope.
Weight gain/loss: Honestly not sure but I would say 6-7? Maybe more?  I'm supposed to gain a pound a week or gain around 12 total during the 2nd trimester.
Sleep: Still sleeping on my back, when is it too bad to sleep on your back? I hate sleeping on my side!
Best Moment of the Week: Last night we went to The Taj Mahal, an Indian restaurant in Fort Collins for my birthday and that was fun! I got Chicken Tikka Masala and Naan. Also, I got my hair colored darker and love it! No more ombre. I was getting tired of that.
Movement: Nope...BUT next week they say is when some people feel their baby move!!! Hope we feel our baby move soon! I guess between then and around 20 weeks or so is normal...but I want next week :)
Symptoms: Honestly I've been feeling pretty good. I am able to be super busy during the day getting stuff done and running errands. However, I do still get super tired early and go to bed around 9-10pm. But I think I have more energy overall! I kind of feel like my stomach is starting to itch? Maybe I will use the stretch mark cream stuff...
Food Cravings: Recently I've been having LOTS of fruit! I love that and smoothies! I am always down for Mexican food though!
Gender: April 12, 2012 is the big day we find out! Come sooon!!!
Belly Button in or out: In.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really, just need to eat a lot haha.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Wedding ring on or off: On.
What I miss: Wearing all my clothes and having more options for putting together outfits.
What I am looking forward to: Babymoon!
Nursery: We'll figure it out after we find out the sex.
Emotions: GOOD!
Stupid things I have done: Ummm nothing? HA.

My awesome first pair of maternity skinny jeans. Wearing them now!

{Picture taken while Kevin, Katinka, and I were sitting on our stoop drinking smoothies while it got into the 60's in CO...next day it snowed. Welcome to CO}

Question:
Where do you get your maternity clothes?

Some people are telling me that they just wear their normal clothes and stretch them out...but I'm wondering doesn't that ruin them? I mean how can it not? Really though? So, I'm thinking it is smarter to buy cute maternity clothes and save your normal clothes for later? Why stretch them out? I don't know...I just have a lot of clothes that I would NOT like to ruin by stretching out. I care a lot about my clothes. Maybe some of the reasons that people stretch them out are because they can't afford maternity clothes...well, once you stretch out your normal clothes turning them into maternity clothes, and after the baby comes and all, are you going to buy all new normal clothes? I'm trying to figure it out.

Las Vegas MAGIC Tradeshow

So I'm definitely late in posting this but better late than never!

I attended the Las Vegas MAGIC Trade show, February 12-14, 2012.

MAGIC is a trade show for fashion brands and designers. They share their next season's product lines, hope to fill orders, network, etc. Let me tell you, fashion lovers, it is like heaven except for you cannot purchase anything haha, unless of course you are a retailer.

I went to help out my dad's company, Zephyr.

My dad, me, and Patrick (bro) came to help out.

Kevin and Inger (co-worker) came February 11 to set up.

Kevin was there since he works lots of high school shows, trade shows, etc.

Sunday - February 12, 2012

We scored emergency exit aisle seats, boo-yah for extra leg room!

Oh yes, I was 12 weeks prego here.

MAGIC was held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

As soon as we got in, we went to the convention center to check out and finalize the booth and check in.

Then we hit up a buffet in the Mandalay Bay!

Kevin and his carrot cake and soft serve ice cream cone. Pretty sure I had 2 pieces of German Chocolate cake. Love that stuff!

Monday - February 13, 2012

The Zephyr booth was at Slate/Street Menswear.

Here are a few photos before the show got going.

Our booth was across from Tap Out. So funny. I am so not a Tap Out kind of girl lol.

I'm just sitting here taking a break. I don't know what kind of shoes you need to wear standing all day but these Nordstrom boots did not cut it!

The Zephyr booth.

Giveaway Zephyr branded Snapbacks.

In Project (area of the show), there was a Lacoste booth. You had to have an appointment to get in. There were models hired to just hang out inside the booth wearing all Lacoste. Love Lacoste.

Since I know a lot of people are Pan Am fans I took this picture of the Pan Am booth!

If you own a store you can carry Pan Am goods!

Project was crazy! They had booths with free hair cuts, free manicures, and free make overs. They had photo-shoots with models posing with big crowds watching. They had little blogging stations haha! It was just cool to see lots of crazy fashion. Almost everyone was super stylish. There were tons and tons of designers - high end and new ones - with awesome stuff.

The night before we decided to see if we could see a Vegas show. All the Cirque de Soleil shows were sold out and same with the magician ones. We decided to see the Blue Man Group at The Mirage!

Let me tell you it was...freaking weird.

I thought there would be lots more drumming than there was. I felt like overall it was supposed to be funny. The Blue Man guys kept doing really dumb things and people were laughing but really, a lot of it wasn't that funny. The drumming stuff was cool though and it was funny when people came up on stage from the audience. And at the end they had rolls and rolls of toilet paper that got rolled down over the back of the audience, then the whole audience pulled the rolls up and eventually it ended up on stage. It was weird and I bet if you were claustrophobic you would have freaked. Lol. Overall, I just really don't know how to explain it but I thought it was SO WEIRD!

See the people behind Kevin and I?

Well guess what? They were the MOST ANNOYING PEOPLE IN THE WORLD!!!

Don't think I am mean because I'm really not but let me tell you, every-freaking-thing...

EVERYTHING they would laugh at!

Even things so small.

Like no one else laughed at, they did.

Just little chuckles then LOUD shrieking ones.

Wow, how do you laugh that much?

I seriously was going crazy and Kevin was too. 

I so badly wanted to tell them to Shut Up.

I tried to convince Kevin to tell them but he wouldn't. GOSH if they weren't there the show would have been better. I tried so hard to ignore them but they were SO loud and about to break my ear drums.

Then we were starving since we ran from the trade show to The Mirage so we drove and drove on this one road in Vegas until we found a normal restaurant haha. Let me explain: We drove on this road and I swear miles and miles of China town restaurants in their characters...then came Korean town! Where the heck were we? Everything was in kanji!

Then finally we saw an Applebee's and gave in lol. I had lime something chicken and rice. It was good.

And the couple next to us dined and ditched. Didn't pay up. So lame. We felt so bad for the waiter. So my bro Patrick was so nice and left some money on the table for the waiter.

Tuesday - February 14, 2012

Valentines Day! We only stayed for half this day as we had to catch our plane ride home but Kevin and I did have a chance to grab some quick trade show food for a Valentine's Day lunch date. We didn't do anything for each other for Valentine's Day because what we did is...going on a cruise this weekend!!!

And behold, Vegas from the sky...

So long Vegas! Until next time!

14 Weeks

So I kind of started taking pictures more often. 

Basically only when I get ready...which isn't every day haha.

And as you can see my hair is done easy ways, like I can't remember the last time I've blow dried my hair and straightened it...sad!

13 weeks, 5 days
Plaid Shirt Dress: Polo Ralph Lauren

Black jeggings: Nordstrom
Black Belt: Nordstrom

Dog Watch: Present from my dad from Asia 

14 weeks, 2 days
Purple Cardigan: Nordstrom Rack

Tank Top: Nordstrom
White undershirt: Downeast Outfitters
Earrings: Nordstrom

14 weeks, 3 days

Brown leather jacket (fake of course): Forever 21

Scarf: From my mom who got it from my dad who gave it to me ha

Brown long-sleeve shirt: Downeast Outfitters

White belly band: Target

Jeans: Rock Revival, The Buckle

Gold Bracelet: Forever 21

14 weeks, 4 days
Tan cardigan: Nordstrom

Brown belt: Nordstrom

Floral tank top: Nordstrom

Brown undershirt: Downeast Outfitters

Jeans: Nordstrom

Necklace: The Buckle

Now for the weekly update!

How Far Along: 14 weeks 5 days. 2nd trimester.
Size of the Baby: Navel Orange, 4.5 inches, 2-3 oz. or a Lemon I guess (see pic above).
Maternity Clothes: I'm now wearing the belly band just because it is more comfortable. It is just annoying to wear an extra layer...hmmm not sure how nice that will be on our cruise in the Caribbean haha. I bought 2 super long tank tops this week from Motherhood Maternity because my brothers gave me a gift card their for my birthday. I got a white and black one! They are super stretchy and I'm sure I'll wear them regardless if I'm pregnant or not.
Stretch marks: Nope.
Weight gain/loss: I think around 5 lbs.
Sleep: My back started hurting again this week so it hasn't been as comfortable. Dang back. I hate it.
Best Moment of the Week: Just that we are going on a cruise next weekend and I am excited but not ready haha. I need to try on some of my clothes today and see what all I can work with.
Movement: Nope, well yes, but not that I feel/notice.
Symptoms: Just being tired but I may have a little more energy? I can't tell yet. If I do, it isn't super noticeable. I hope I get an insane boost of energy when I get on my cruise ha! I just have to eat a lot and often. I sometimes wonder if I'm eating too much. But then I get hungry and I have to eat haha.

Food Cravings: Breakfast food! I love scrambled eggs, toast, bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, love it all!!! We ate at IHOP twice this week because we had 2 coupons (my birthday & our anniversary of receiving their promotional emails) AND for free pancake day! We also just had waffles with fruit and cool whip this morning...heavenly! We ate at Cafe Mexicali and I LOVE their sweet pork burritos! I want some more :) Also ate a lot of strawberries, bananas, kiwis, and oranges this week!
Gender: April 12, 2012 is the big day!
Belly Button in or out: In.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really, just got to get food in my belly ASAP in the morn!
Labor Signs: Nope.
Wedding ring on or off: On.
What I miss: Energy and strength. I feel lazy and weak and tired haha.
What I am looking forward to: OUR CRUISE THIS WEEKEND!!! OMG.
Nursery: Not yet.
Emotions: Idk...
Stupid things I have done: I don't know?

Time to figure out my outfits for the cruise! :)

Mitt Romney Rally + Anthropologie Gift Card Winner!

February 7, 2012

Mitt Romney was to speak at RV America in Johnstown, Colorado at 8:45 am.

The day before, my dad asked me, "Do you want to go to the Mitt Romney rally tomorrow?"

Me, "What? When? Yes!"

And it was decided.

We invited Kevin and Opi as he was in town.

It was a very snowy day and there were so many cars. 

Luckily a guy in a large golf cart drove us to the building! It was awesome otherwise it would have been a long cold walk!

Here we are ready for Mitt to arrive! 

Me & my dad.

Kevin & Opi.

Sorry for the funky lighting. There were big lights, camera crews, and we all had our iPhone 4s so this is what you get.

Dad, Opi, Kevin, me.

While we were waiting for Mitt to show up in his RV they passed out these signs for us to hold/keep!

Along with free signs (& yard signs!) they had free hot chocolate, donuts, and breakfast burritos. I was 11 weeks pregnant and definitely took advantage of a free breakfast burrito! I love breakfast food, always. Had to choose that over a donut for the nutritional value (for the fetus!)

Mitt is always on time. He is a very punctual person, except for this day. Because of the snow storm it took extra time in deicing the RV windows and getting the RV ready to go - Mitt travels in his own. This made him late but...because he is so awesome he skyped with us all! 

See below. Basically he apologized he was late and said he'd be there in 15 minutes!

Funny thing since we were at RV America he was able to literally drive his RV (his driver did) inside of the building! The RV came in and then Mitt walks out ready to give his speech!

He gave an awesome speech and we were all pumped up.

Afterwards he shook peoples hands...

we weren't able to shake his hands as we weren't in the very front.

It was interesting to watch all his body guards scanning every person and being very cautious and all.

Afterwards my dad was interviewed and was on the news!

Unfortunately I did not see him on the news but he was and my family saw him!

Mitt Romney 2012 baby!!!

RV America is right next to Johnson's Corner...the gas station/diner that is kind of famous in northern Colorado right off I-25. It was even in the movie (please tell me this is the right name) Larger Than Life. Do you remember the movie with the elephant in it? The elephant and the guy (famous actor) walk across the country? Anyways, they stop at Johnson's Corner! They have legit cinnamon rolls...so we got some to go!

Overall it was a fun time at the rally! You know who I will be voting for! If you are not a fan of Romney don't leave a nasty comment. I will just delete it. Someone left a very nasty one on a photo on Instagram. LAME people!!! Anyways!

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Now for the Anthropologie $50 giftcard winner!!!

We had 208 entries so that is pretty awesome!

Congrats...

Anna of Embrace the Sunshine!

Email me at sloanbookblog{at}gmail.com !!!

(Winner was picked using a random number generator.)

Early February Shenanigans

Here are some recent shenanigans, okay mainly from a few weeks ago that never got put up on here :)

1 // My grandpa - Opi - gave Kevin and I a box of these Hawaiian Host Maui Caramacs. OH MY GOSH. Just so you know I practically ate them all. He is always going to Hawaii and bringing back yummy stuff like this.

2 // Kevin and I have been going on walks...okay only a few...but will hopefully go on more when it warms up! Plus Katinka LOVES going on them. Oh, and she pees probably 20+ times like she is a boy. I don't get it.

3 // I bought her awesome dog treats from Petsmart. I thought these bones would last a week each. Well, nope, she is obsessed and scarfed them down in less than 2 days! Here she is with the remains of one haha. I love this funny shot!

4 // We've had a few snow storms...here is our snowy backyard! Unfortunately Katinka refuses to go potty outside when it is very cold...I can't stand that. So she runs through the snow to hide under our  porch...then she can't get out so I have to go get her lol. That is why there are tracks in the second picture.

5 // Kevin made this amazing meal one night when I was very tired. While eating this meal we watched Planet Earth, the cave episode and wow it was awesome and freaky at the same time. I saw some things I'd like not to see, like these caves with thousands of pounds of bat poop with cockroaches on them. I also saw microscopic bugs/mold/spores growing and that just freaks me out. I also saw some really ugly blind albino organisms up close and personal...Anyways, this meal was bomb and the night was bomb. I pretty much closed my eyes in the freaky parts. You cannot go wrong with asparagus!!! I love that stuff.

6 // Pretty sure I was 10 weeks prego here. I re-discovered this loose flowy top in my closet and wore it a few times with jeggings. You can never have enough loose clothes when your pregnant! I actually got this trading clothes with a friend!

7 // Another amazing pasta meal made by my husband! I came home from something - I don't remember - and was starving. Then I saw Kevin in the kitchen stirring some home made alfredo sauce! And I had to use our Cirque de Soleil "O" cup since we just went to Vegas (still need to blog about that)!

8 // A couple of weeks ago we received this cute Kansas City Royals onesy (how do you spell onesie?!) for our baby from our friends Thomas and Alta Bills! We love it and will make it work for either gender :) Kevin is a big KC Royals fan as he grew up there...if only they would ever win haha...THANKS!!!

9 // Check out this fine German cuisine made by my grandma - Omi! She is from Germany so her food is legit. She made cucumber salad, cauliflower (which I am so wanting right now but we don't have), rolls, SPAETZLE mit goulash (spaetzle is bomb fyi you should try it) and pork! I love this meal.

10 // And last but not least, behold, snuggly Katinka.

Things are uber hectic but I hope to post about 1) the Mitt Romney rally or 2) Las Vegas MAGIC trade show trip tomorrow or at least just announce the Anthropologie gift card winner! If you haven't entered, hurry, you got a few hours!!! Go here!