December is the best month EVER.

I think December is one of my favorite months of the year. I love being able to wear boots, and scarves, and long sleeved shirts. I love hot chocolate and herbal tea, and wrapping up in blankets. It's just all so COZY!

And of course, I love Christmas and everything about it. I love Christmas trees, lights, and the music.

This year I have done 25 days of Christmas for John. So basically everyday we do some sort of Christmas centered activity. It has been loads of fun and I think so far my favorite things we have done are:

Portraits of the Prince of Peace in Long Beach
Where different churches on this street get together and tell the story of Christ's birth through live Nativity scenes. The churches were also opened with different special musical talents going on inside, including harps and a bell choir! (AWESOME!)

Christmas Prank Calls
We called some of our family and as soon as they answered started singing a Christmas song and just hung up when we were done. It was silly and HILARIOUS!

Lights at Naples
Tonight we are going to a neighborhood in Long Beach called Naples. It's in the marina and all the houses are huge and on the water. Plus their Christmas lights are amazing.

We have done tons of other stuff but those were a few of my favorites.

Being pregnant during December means my favorite month of the year gets an exciting twist to it.
Putting on those boots I love to wear... not so easy when a baby bump makes it difficult to bend over.
Getting all cozy and cuddling up with a blanket is also not the same, because belly bump makes sitting in one position for too long really uncomfortable.

But it also means fun memories are attached to the month.
On December 16, John felted baby girl's little kicks for the first time. It was pretty awesome. We were just sitting on the couch watching a redbox movie. Baby girl was moving around like she always does and I looked down and saw my stomach move! I immediately grabbed John's hand and placed on my stomach while we waited. He felt her and he was like, "Was that her?!?!?!?" And then she kick, kick, kicked her daddy! haha John thinks she doesn't like being bothered and that's why she kicked him ;)

Baby kicks are pretty neat to feel and there is no best way to describe it.

This month John and I also had our one year anniversary! We went to The Melting Pot. If you have never been there I seriously suggest going. It was SO yummy! I mean four course fondue dinner... hello! So delicious!

Also, John got his acceptance to BYU law, with a partial scholarship. SO after baby is born in April or May, a few months later we are moving up to Utah for the next three years. Next year is going to be filled with lots of BIG changes and it's going to be great! :)

How far along: 21 weeks

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 9 lbs! I'm out of the negatives from my crazy morning sickness!

Maternity clothes: I have a couple shirts that I wear, but I had those from before i was pregnant. (They were cute and on clearance, don't judge me!) I am rebelling against maternity pants still, even though I totally need them. But I just use a rubber band to "button" my pants.

Stretch marks: nope nope!

Sleep: I sleep ok but I get SO uncomfortable. I have to change positions SO often! And not being able to sleep on my back or stomach is just not cool.

Best moment last week: John finally feeling baby girl kick was pretty awesome

Movement: ALL THE TIME!

Food cravings: I don't think I have been having any cravings... I'm just hungry ALL the time.

Gender: GIRL!!

Labor signs: nope

Belly button - in or out? Still in, but it is on it's way out

What I miss: Jeans being comfortable. They are seriously the WORST now.

What I am looking forward to: Crazy big kicks.

Milestones: John felt baby girl.