End of 2014

The last few months of 2014 were really busy for us. Matt and I were just talking about how almost every weekend we had something going on. I also was in my first trimester and was always really tired and nauseous. I went to bed most days at 8:00 P.M - 8:30 P.M. I also had horrible skin for my entire first trimester. I was lucky though because I could still function and was able to work the entire time. I was not throwing up and was not on bed rest. I feel so blessed that I was able to function, work and cook during my first trimester.

I was about 9 weeks in this picture and was so afraid everyone at work could tell I was pregnant. Looking at it now I feel keep thinking hello I had a flat stomach not a basketball stomach.

Matt went to Boston for a weekend trip and on the way back stopped in DC and was able to see our friends at the airport. It was his first time meeting their baby. I had met her before when I went out to DC to help our when she was about 6 weeks old. He was so happy to finally meet and hold her.

For thanksgiving we got together with some of our friends and made a big feast. I made the turkey and was really impressed with how it turned out.
That Sunday our friends stopped by with their adorable little girl on their way back from Ohio. It was so fun seeing their girl and playing with her.

Christmas is one of my favorite times in Pittsburgh. We went to light up night and saw the fireworks and all of the fun decorations downtown with a few of our friends. Their kids were loving the fireworks and were all laughing.

The Cathedral of Learning all lit up for Christmas.

We took this picture when I started my second trimester to let our family and friends know that we were expecting. The little shirt says "MADE IN PITTSBURGH". We were so excited and could not wait to tell everyone.

My parents and brother came out to visit for Christmas. We explored the city and spend all day Christmas with them. It was the first time I saw my brother since he got back from his mission. It was so fun. I still was not feeling that good and was only able to do a little bit but it was fun to see them at the beginning of my pregnancy.

I was starting to get a little bump. My brother thought it would be fun to compare bumps.

We had an extra day after my parents left for Christmas so we took my brother to one of our favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh. It is called Church Brew Works. They make the best homemade root beer. I could have had an entire gallon of root beer that night but I tried to limit it. My brother thought it was the coolest restaurant and was laughing about it the entire time. If you know my brother he has the best sense of humor and is fun to hang out with and take to unique places like this.