18 Weeks

How Far Along? 18 Weeks as of Sunday. Total Weight Gain/Loss: +6!!!!! The weight gain has started to come on strong. I really can't understand this. I thought that in order to gain like 3 pounds in one week, I'd be eating like non-stop! Unfortunately, this hasn't been the case. I mean,…

17 Weeks!

How Far Along? 17 weeks yesterday! I really can't believe we are at 17 weeks already! I found out from my doctor last week that am due on July 1 instead of July 3, so that means I will start doing these posts on Sunday instead. Total Weight Gain/Loss: +3  Baby Related…

The BEST Lemon Bar Recipe

*For those that asked - Yes, this is the recipe my mom uses to make her VERY popular Lemon Bars*Lemon Bars are one of my favorite desserts. We have had the BEST recipe in our family for about 10 years now. My mom bought a cookbook of family recipes…

16 Weeks!

How Far Along? 15 Weeks today!Total Weight Gain/Loss: +2  - This is the first week that my clothes definitely feel TIGHT! Not so much fun! I'm still trying to hold off on buying maternity clothes, because I just don't feel like I'm big enough to be buying them yet. My first…

15 Weeks!

How Far Along? 15 Weeks today!Total Weight Gain/Loss: +1.. I think I lost a few, and gained a few back since the beginning. My weight has definitely been shifting around - probably away from my muscles to my stomach!Maternity Clothes: Not a one. Luckily, I like to wear a lot…

Jason’s Year End Book Review 2011

2011 Book ReviewIf you follow our blog, you will know that I really don't like to make resolutions.  But every year I have a goal of trying to read at least 5 books.  In 2010 I accomplished this feat, however, this past year (2011) I came up just shy…

The Baareman’s Top 11 of 2011

We had a great year! We sat down together and decided these were some of the best highlights (*HINT* Click on the photo titles to read the full blog posts). Here's to 2012!!!! 1. First Major Blog Project: Eagan Mirror2. First Garage Sale Ever!3. Jason's First Mission Trip to EcuadorPost 1, Post 2, Post…