Sunday, March 13, 2011

E: Charleston Visitors & Pregnancy Update

Kelley and I have been the best of friends since high school. She recently got engaged to her WONDERFUL fiancée, Steve, and they decided to take a trip down to Charleston to visit. I was thrilled to see her and we have been having a blast all weekend. A few of the highlights. Dinner Friday night at Liberty Taproom with my parents. Steve & Kelley:

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Steve’s flight of beers:

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Did I mention that Steve is 6’10”? Look how tiny the beer looks in his hand:

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My shrimp salad was very yummy:

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Saturday morning, Steve & Josh played basketball, while Kelley and I took Body Step & Pump. We all got cleaned up, at lunch at the house and headed into Charleston.  We probably walked a good 5 miles in Charleston- it was SUCH a pretty day:

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Kelley & I (and bump ;)):IMG_1560

Steve & Kelley:

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Me & Josh:

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One of my favorite candies:

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Saturday night was an easy dinner at Mellow- we were exhausted. Today,  we’re headed to my favorite brunch spot ;).

Pregnancy Update:  20 Weeks (the halfway point)

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When I mentioned to Josh that we were halfway through this week, he said he couldn’t help but think of this song:

Haha :). Still feeling really good! I’ve felt her move a few times which is really exciting. In terms of cravings, shrimp and crab have been on the top of my list. Very odd! I’m still not really struggling to do anything, but I’m sure that will be coming soon! Kelley brought me two adorable “workout” outfits for the new baby to wear to the gym when I go back to teaching after she is born (SO cute)

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Tell me about your weekend so far!

44 comments:

Megan D said...

Ahhh can't believe you are already halfway! SO exciting!!
I love how tiny the beer looks... and I always enjoy shrimp on salads too!

Lauren said...

How fun that your friends came in for the weekend. It was such a gorgeous weekend for walking and hanging out with friends! :)

You are looking so amazing. I can't stop telling you that! :) 1/2 way there!!!! LoL, I JUST got the whole Livin on a Prayer Thing! :) Love you girl

lynn said...

you're looking BEAUTIFUL!!!
i am having a blast in austin promoting my new movie!!!

carla said...

good LORD you look cute as a pregnant woman.

Again
as ALWAYS
Im so excited for you.

Tiffany @ The Chi-Athlete said...

LOL That doode looks like a giant enjoying a pint! Your shrimp salad looks soooo mouth-watering, oh my gooses!

YAY BABY GIRL BUMP! Names?!

Kelsey Ann said...

Erica, you look fantastic! if i were you i'd be showing that gorgeous tummy all over town <3

Lisa said...

Looks like a great day! And such cute clothes :)

LizNoVeggieGirl said...

You're halfway there!!!! :D Love it.

Kath said...

Love those raspberries, rooftop bar and your pregnancy updates!

Holly said...

Halfway!!! Haha I love that song, I totally think of songs whenever I hear certain phrases too. She will be here before you know it!

What a fun weekend with your friends. The weather looks BEAUTIFUL there!

lee said...

Seeing high school friends is so much fun! You are so cute pregnant!

i met up with 8 other bloggers last night. that was fun.

Heather (Where's the Beach) said...

What a fun day - and the weather looks fantastic!

Katie said...

Halfway already?! It seems like you just told us you were pregnant! So exciting.

What a fun weekend with Steve and Kelley, from dinner out to Body Pump!

Enjoy your Sunday :-)

Stephanie @cookinfanatic said...

Love how close you guys are to the shore, looks like a gorgeous weekend! And you're at the halfway mark already, how exciting is that?! You are still looking beautiful as ever w that cute lil' baby bump :)

Amelia said...

Looks like you had a wonderful weekend with friends! I am so jealous of the weather you are enjoying today. Kevin told me that it was supposed to be close to, if not in the 80's!

My weekend has been shorter than normal and packed full of MNT, my sports class, and a project (already!)...and Body Pump. :)

Krista said...

Awesome that you got to catch up with your friend! And halfway already? OMG! Time is flying by...

Allison @ PickyEatingRD said...

Omg look how small that beer is!!! I have been sitting in a nutrition conference all weekend. Learning so much but i feel like i need a weekend to recover from my weekend!

Krista (kristastes) said...

the weather down there looks fabulous! I love those berry candies too :)

MegSmith @ Cooking.In.College said...

Congrats on being halfway there!!! You look great, all of those couple pictures were adorable! The Charleston area looks beautiful :-)

Corey @ the runners cookie said...

Can't believe you are 20 weeks already, Erica! You look so happy and gorgeous. That's awesome that you still keep in touch with your friend from high school - my best friend from HS and I went to different schools but now live in the same city. It's really fun to hang out with someone who's known you for so long :) Have a great time at brunch!

Michelle @ Find Your Balance said...

You look great! I felt Danny move at exactly 20 weeks. It just gets cooler!

Jenn @ Peas and Crayons said...

AHHHH 20 WEEKS! Your so adorable! =) congrats a zillion times! I can't say it enough1 =)

You have me running downstairs to grab a bowl of blackberries now.yum!

xoXOxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

Sarah said...

how awesome to have your visitors, especially such a good friend from high school. And of course you still look great! Bump is so cute, I'm glad you are still feeling good. Wish I could see you before she arrives!

Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) said...

How fun to have your friends visiting! Especially now before the baby comes.

"We're halfway there! WHOAAAA" Hilarious. I love that!

Paige said...

That beer picture is hilarious:) You guys are so cute.
Half way point?! That's SO exciting girl!!

Julie said...

i can't BELIEVE you're halfway there!!! that's so crazy and awesome all at once haha :)

also why on earth are all the tall men down south? haha before you even said he was 6'10 i was thinking wow your bestie's man looks HUGE. hahaha and i'm also wondering how josh and his basketball game panned out...

what a fun weekend with your girlfriend! mine went SO fast and last night i had an engagment party and today i'm trying to catch up on all my work minus one hour haha which is definitely harder then anticipated!

Esi said...

Sounds like a great weekend. Can't believe you're already halfway there!

fittingbackin said...

What a fun weekend! 6'10"?! Wow! I love all of the pictures - you and your bump are looking wonderful! Love the new prezzies too - how sweet!

Unknown said...

Yay!! for the halfway point! i craved seafood to while I was pregnant! You are the cutest girl ever! i just love your bump! feeling the babies move inside me is something I miss! Enjoy it ;)

Deva (Voracious Vorilee) said...

I cracked up at the size of the beer relative to his hand! That looks sooo tiny!

teresa said...

eeeh, you look so cute! what a great weekend, and how nice to get outside. nothing is better then getting together with good friends.

Heather said...

Halfway already???!! Wow!
Those baby workout clothes are adorbs. LOVE.

Renee Paj said...

continue to enjoy this pregnancy...it will go by so fast...really! I used to LOVE feeling my babies move!! THAT is the best part of the whole thing!

Charleston Candy Kitchen....um...I would have totally had to have the gelato. Just sayin! lol

Glad you got some nice time downtown!!!

Hannah said...

So this is about 20 weeks late, but CONGRATULATIONS!! You look absolutely gorgeous and glowing :)

Annie said...

oh your bump is so cute!

TOTALLY love that song!

Anonymous said...

You look gorgeous!! =D
Shrimp salads are the best!
Hope you have a great day!

Naomi(Onefitfoodie) said...

look at you hot mama!! so cute!! love the pics! iits beach season!!!

Beth @ DiningAndDishing said...

Half way already!? Crazy!! You are looking so great. Glad you had a fun weekend - it's always nice to see old friends! :)

Janetha @ meals + moves said...

Oh my gosh--that puma top! You know Marshall is going to make our kids dress ALL puma ALL the time, haha. I can't believe it is already half way. Exciting!!

Laural (bhealthier) said...

those are my favorite candies too!!!

i can't get livin on a prayer out of my head now!

Bridget said...

WoW! I can't believe its already half way to baby land!! You still look awesome, I love the pic of you and Josh at the ocean! Those little workout clothes are SO adorable!

Kerstin said...

I can't believe you're already half way there - you look fabulous!! Glad you're feeling good too!

Priyanka said...

Halfway that is amazing Erica and those outfits for the baby are super cute.

Kerr said...

halfway already!? I swear the time flies by. You are looking cute as ever with your lil belly!