anyone else looking forward to november?

i have been a neglectful blogger as of late. BUT it's ok, because I have some valid excuses:

1. busy finishing up my BA degree (which was done successfully might I add!) which also included a wonderful BBQ celebration at our house and our first official bonfire of the season

2. i have officially started garage sale season. 2 down, many more to go!

3. I suppose this is my favourite of the reasons, I wasn't blogging because I couldn't write about what was mostly on my mind... having a baby!

Yup, it's true. I am feeling overwhelmingly wonderful. Seeing the 2 pink lines was the most surreal moment of my life. since then, I've realized that being pregnant is such a humbling experience! That I would be given the privilege of having a baby of my own! With the person I love the most in this world! We are thrilled. 

I am now officially 12 weeks, and feel like I can shout it down the street! I am so thankful that this baby is growing, that he or she is healthy, and that next week Michael & I will get to hear the heartbeat. I have been humbled yet again at the excitement that our family and friends have for us. Excitement and support. Hugs, gifts, texts, emails, shouting responses. It has all been so wonderful.

Today my baby is the size of a lime. How amazing! 

I can now hardly wait for November 8th. But am loving the experience so far (although, I could do without the new acne prone skin, the going to the washroom about 3 times a night, and the constant hunger.. but I'm not complaining! I'll take it all!) and can hardly wait to start showing. Since right now I just look normal.. and it'd be nice to look how I feel. Does that make sense? 

Today hasn't been a great day, just one of those days where you wake up feeling sad for no real reason, and then different parts of the day not working to change the mood much. However, I am still happy over all, what with this new life growing in me. Nothing else seems to matter quite as much. 

Here's a couple pictures :)

 the moment everything in life changed!

our announcement card that we gave to our families & some friends!

now to wait till november!! :)