19 Weeks - Heirloom Tomato

I'm pretty sure baby found its arms and legs this week because the little monster is moving all around. The first time Jeff felt it move was after he poked my belly and baby responded with a little nudge. It either didn't like being poked, or is already playing games with Dad! What use to be a slight nudge from within has now turned into kicks though. I guess baby has just grown big enough for me to feel it more obviously. It's so exciting to feel it move, and also more fun for Daddy.


We spent the weekend in San Diego for the (Elena and Kevin) Donnelly wedding. It was a beautiful wedding, and we were so happy to see two of our good friends become husband and wife. It was also a really nice break from the brutally hot summer we're having in Texas! 

You Take After Your Dad

Dear Baby, If you come out a little on the wild side, I'm going to say "you take after your Dad." Proof below. 

16 Weeks - Avocado

Baby is growing and so am I! Turn the volume up for the video clip to hear the baby's heartbeat. 

15 Weeks - Apple

You guessed it, baby is about the size of an apple! The little one can now sense light and its taste buds are forming. I hope it likes my cooking, and Chick-fil-A of course. Dairy Queen Blizzards are also a huge hit in our family, especially over the last couple of weeks! I promise this baby is getting some nutrients in-between fried chicken and ice cream stops.

14 Weeks - Lemon

The little one is having a big week of developments. It can now pee and possibly suck its thumb! Baby is also stretching out to about the size of a lemon. Food cravings have been around for a few weeks but I'm loving breakfast foods these days, especially pancakes! I've never had much of a sweet tooth prior to the pregnancy but that has all changed now. Jeff has a big sweet tooth so he's convinced the baby is already taking after him. 


Yes, I did. I wore a two-piece swimsuit while pregnant. It was out of desperation but I soon realized there were women way more pregnant than I showcasing their bumps. During weekends in Austin we usually like to spend our afternoons at Barton Springs which is a natural spring water pool. The temperature is always a refreshing 71 degrees which feels oh so good during the hot Texas summers. The hunt for a proper tankini or one-piece is on!

The Kitchen

Welcome to our kitchen! Jeff and I love to cook so having a properly set up kitchen was high on the priority list. We wanted it to be a social area where guests can sit at the island and visit while we cook up a storm. And of course there needed to be a wine fridge, which also poses as the beer fridge. It's not in the pics, but there is an incredible margarita machine hidden in those cupboards (thanks to John and Dana Melsom!) in case you need an incentive to visit.

The island is white honed marble and the perimeter is grey quartz. We've heard and read all the warnings about marble in the kitchen, but it just looks so awesome so we're taking the chance. Note to self, get lots of coasters for those red wine glasses! The kitchen backsplash is 2x4 subway tile which we are so obsessed with. We love subway tile and you'll see it's all over our bathrooms as well. The stove is our new toy! It's a Viking commercial range and it's so much fun to cook with. I also love our white farm sink and couldn't imagine the kitchen without it...it's like icing on the cake. 

We also designed the kitchen to have the pantry nearby so you never need to go far to get anything, and included a small desk for our computer. It's so handy to have the computer in the kitchen because that's where we are most of the time. It makes it easy to follow recipes online, or so one of us can be on the computer while the other is cooking and still be in the same area. 

11 Weeks - Fig

This was a big week! Baby is now the size of a Fig, and not only did we hear the heartbeat, but got to see the little one! We had an ultrasound and words do not describe what an amazing experience it was. There were tears of joy when its little heart was beating through the machine, and happy sobs during the ultrasound. Baby had hiccups, and the little wiggle worm kept squirming around so I got to see it kicking its leg and move. So cool!

This week we took a quick trip to NYC/Connecticut to be at the wedding of our dear friends Sean and Adrienne, and attend the Christening of our sweet little cousin Eliana Antenucci! We miss our NY Family (Michelle, Chris, Matteo, Olivia and Eliana) so it was great to spend time with them all.