This Easter was so much fun! Taylor and I invited our best friends Nicole and Kevin over for dinner & egg decorating. We ate breadcrumb-baked chicken, potatoes, and strawberry salad. My pregnant belly was in absolute heaven. Taylor wasn't a huge fan of the egg decorating since I didn't prepare very well. We only had 14 eggs, some food coloring, and paint. He always grew up using the Easter Egg kits and wasn't up for my DIY ideas. Which ended up being fine, because I got to decorate all the eggs he didn't ;) We will have to get egg kits next year for out baby girl, to make it easy for her.

Most important though is that I was really grateful we attended church this Easter. It was so special hearing two women in my ward bear witness of a Savior who knows and loves them. Even when we are not perfect, God loves us. His love is infinite and unchanging. Even when we make such a mistake that we cannot imagine anyone standing by us, He does. He knows our pains and sufferings individually. What it feels like when you went through chemo therapy. When your mom died unexpectedly. When you feel completely lost and alone. When the person you thought you'd spend forever with leaves you. He knows it all. I am grateful I can rely on him and his great Atonement. "How sweet this sentence gives, I know that my Redeemer lives."

How Far Along? 25 weeks
Weight Gain: 13 pounds yikes!
Maternity Clothes: I can't believe I can still get away with wearing some of my normal clothes. It is getting harder and harder to pull off though (literally). All my shirts can pretty much still cover my belly. But none of my pants fit me anymore. Finding clothes to wear to work is becoming such a challenge. Why can't I wear pajamas to the office? 
Sleep: Its been seriously horrible lately. Last night I barely slept at all because I felt so sick. Indigestion is hitting this pregnant lady hard. Luckily naps are still in full force and the only time I can sleep peacefully. Who knows why. 
Best moment this week? We bought paint for the crib and I cleaned out the entire nursery! Its looking so good. We only have a few more things to get rid of and then it will be time to decorate!! Also Taylor got to feel the baby kick for the first time! It was such a special moment for both of us. His face was so cute when he felt it for the first time.
Weird pregnancy moment? This has nothing to do with being pregnant, but two super weird things happened recently. First-my cat brought home a mouse. Seriously horrifying. Second-one of my glass baking dishes exploded when I took it out of the oven. I was so freaked out, obviously. I'm switching to metal baking pans. 
Movement: All the time! This little one is having the time of her life in there. She is getting stronger and stronger! I can see her kicks and punches. I feel like I have felt hiccups a few times and her rolling around. Its a pretty trippy experience. 
Food Cravings: Still the classics: pb&j and cereal. I have been eating an ton of fruit too. I can't seem to eat meals anymore because baby is squishing my insides. I feel so much better when I eat 20 snacks throughout the day instead of three large meals. Most of those snacks have been grapes, carrots, and super snap peas. SERIOUSLY SO GOOD. I hope I eat this healthy forever haha.
Anything making you queasy? Dinner...like any normal sized meal gives me crazy heartburn and painful tummy aches. Also, smells. My pregnant super smell powers are kicking in.
Gender: GIRL! I am getting really excited to meet this little princess. 
What I am looking forward to: Decorating the nursery and having my baby shower in a few weeks. We will be going down to CA for a few days & I am SO EXCITED. Bring on the sunshine and flowers.