high five for insta-friday

today im linking up with lauren, jeanette, and rachel to share my favorite little things from this week that make my heart smile.

ONE:
saturday morning cuddle session with these two.

TWO:
pulling off a surprise birthday dinner for my mom.

THREE:
receiving orders from etsy.  they always feel like a present even if you bought something for someone else.

FOUR: 
final touches to prepare for mister.

FIVE:
today is my last day of work until january 2013.  i know im not about to go on a luxurious vacation or anything but im excited about the thought of being home for the next 8 weeks with my little guy.  i plan on making it as vacation like as possible :)

38 week pregnancy update

happy november!!!!!

husband and i spent last saturday night at home giggling and being silly. 
i thought it was only appropriate that mister join in on the giggles.

update:

• 38 weeks = 9.5 months
• expected birthday: november 7, 2012 ... aka 6 more days :)
• movement:  i still feel his head under my left ribs.  we go for our doctors appointment this afternoon, so they will be able to confirm his position.  
• my movement/comfort:  my stomach is really hard these days.  it doesnt really give which makes getting up and down rather difficult.  for the most part im sleeping well thanks to my tylenol pm.  i still wake up at least once, maybe twice, a night to use the bathroom and flip over.  
• energy level:  about the same as it was last week.  im tired a lot so i rest a lot but i also have short burst of energy that helps me to get things done.  
• belly button:  in but completely flattened out (see above picture)
• stretch marks:  none
• nursery:  i refuse to buy anything else for the walls.  this weekend i will get the changing table pad and baby tub.  these are the last two items on my list before mister gets here.  
• other:  tomorrow i reach the 39 weeks mark.  it is very likely that i will not post a 39 week update, seeing how next thursday i will be a mom.  i plan on taking my laptop to the hospital in case i have time to kill but of course, i make no guarantees.  i will make sure to post a photo or ten to instagram (@mebenfield) and twitter (follow me here).

wanna see something funny?

here is a reminder of how the outfit above fit about 20 weeks ago.

dance in the graveyards

delta rae has done it again.  take a look at their newest video.

birthday wishes ...

you, my dear mother, are kinda my hero.

thanks for being so awesome!

i hope you have a spook-tacular day :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

wise wednesday

via 

etsy ecstasy

with halloween coming and going, a lot of us have thanksgiving on our minds already.  dont get me wrong, candy is awesome ... but not as awesome as candied yams!  i will make sure to keep a pair of my maternity pants handy for the coming holiday :)  

here are a few items from etsy that get me in the festive mood.  

as always, just click on the picture to shop.  

turkey & pie invites for thanksgiving from girl in gear studio

thanksgiving burlap place and silverware holder by 7 southern sisters

custom brown turkey face onesie by pretty lady designs

thanksgiving wreath by rustic owl decor

thankful banner embossed leaves by fresh lemon blossoms 

thanksgiving maternity shirt by d'jammar maternity & kids

i know i will no longer be "stuffed" at thanksgiving this year,
but if i was, i would totally order this shirt!

high 5 for insta-friday

today im linking up with lauren, jeanette, and rachel to share the little things from this week that makes my heart smile.

ONE:
finally decided on and ordered a diaper bag.  now i just have to be patient and wait for it to get here. 

TWO:

i finished my art project for the nursery.  its not perfect but its a great addition to the collage wall!

THREE:

on sunday afternoon, we attended the ground breaking ceremony for our new church building.  it is so exciting to see what God is doing in the life of our church! 

FOUR:
look at these lips ... dont you just want to give them a kiss :) 

FIVE:  
folding laundry is one of our least favorite things to do.  so naturally husband and i tend to let the clean loads pile up.  not this week though.  i washed my first load in preparation for mister's arrival and had it all folded before the clothes cooled from the dryer.  i know it wont last long, but folding up his stuff is so much fun.  i mean look at how tiny and cute ... 

have a great weekend!!!