16 weeks 4 days

Today was the day to do the next belly trace. The only kink is having Jesse delay his tracing while I take a breath so that he doesn't follow the filling up of my lungs (see the hill awkwardly on the top of my belly). Either that, or else my kid is really unique and has decided to hang out in my diaphragm. 

We had a fun weekend! Our town had it's annual Oktoberfest (although I say annual...but I didn't know that they had ever had one before). The in-laws and Samantha came up and went with us. We walked around downtown and checked out a few booths along the way. I picked up some bread and butter Jalepeno pickles and of course fried dough. Then we hit up the beer garden. I saw one pregnant lady sipping a beer (it was light colored so maybe O'Douls). Then our friends Brandon and Jess joined us with their 3 kids. I immediately grabbed our Godson for a snuggle and my mother-in-law grabbed his twin brother. Eventually I passed off my Godson to my father-in-law and quickly realized Jesse and I need this baby to multiply so they can each get a snuggle in. After the beer garden we got over to the bandstand in time to hear the last 30 seconds of the James Montgomery Band playing (which is the band our in-laws came up to see). After that Jesse drove the in-laws back to our place so they could head out to dinner and brought Jake back to Oktoberfest. Whilst he was doing that I shared a second fried dough with Jess...and I must say, I WANT MORE!

I couldn't wait to delve into my new pickles!

Saturday night we went out to one of our favorite restaurants where I, yet again, couldn't eat much for dinner. We ended up sharing the leftovers for an early dinner tonight. Then went to Brandon and Jess's to watch college football (I think...)

Today we got up bright and early to have a Birthday Breakfast for my cousin Lorie and her family. The food was great - the wait was not. The company and conversation were well worth it though! I got a little inside information that kids meals at McDonald's are going to be much healthier starting later this fall depending on where you live (here it'll be October 25th). I'm pretty excited about that - although I will be buying adult meals for the duration of the Monopoly promotion! 

I ended my day with a trip to BJ's with Jess to stock up on essentials - toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher packs, milk, cereal, and fruit. Which reminds me...I picked up the most yummy organic apple juice that was only $3.99 for a large bottle. I love bulk buying. I also got some tips on good couponing and buying in bulk for a mother of three! P.S. I also keep thinking of Jess and my friend, Annie, and her many shopping excursions with 3+ kids at Market Basket - Annie, you are a very brave woman!