Waiting for Arden Leigh Frank to come....

My second trimester has come and gone. Now are the days of wobbling around and waiting for our little bundle of joy to come. I am currently 35 weeks. That means....5 weeks to go!

Our little girl almost arrived a bit too early. After catching the stomach bug from Ryan, I got too dehydrated which put me into labor. I was not ready and neither was Arden weighing only 4lbs. 9oz. After being admitted to the hospital, my doctor was able to give me medicine to stop the contractions. It was a very long couple of days, but I was glad to get back home and remain pregnant for a little while longer.  

(Awefull picture....so puffy and in pain :( )

Here are some pictures of my growing belly....

30 weeks

31 weeks

32 weeks

34 weeks

Wecome 2011....Goodbye 2010

2010 was a fun and exciting year for our family. We had a lot to celebrate.

Here are some of the highlights of 2010...

I ran my first 1/2 marathon in February at the New Orleans Rock n' Roll Marathon

Lisa and Kyle got engaged (January 2010)

Mom and Chris got engaged (April 2010)

Ryan and I celebrated our 4 year wedding anniversary (June 2010)

Italy Vacation (Florence, Tuscany, Venice, Naples, Capri, and Rome) June 2010

We found out that we are expecting our first baby due on March 6th, 2011 (July 2010)

Mom and Chris got married (November 2010)

Ryan graduated with his MBA from the University of Houston (December 2010)

Mema and Mr. Bob got married (December 2010)

December Happenings

December was full of fun events other than the obvious....Christmas.

Here are a few of the main events:

1. Ryan graduated from the University of Houston with his MBA
2. Ryan and I turned the ripe young age of 29
3. Celebrated Christmas with family
4. Mema got married to Mr. Bob in a beautiful ceremony in New Orleans
5. Christine, Kim, and I hosted Lisa's first bridal shower in New Orleans
6. We brought in the new year with my mom, Chris, Lisa, and Kyle

Our cookie cake theme this year: Ryan and pregnant Andrea walking T.J.

Before heading out to dinner with Ryan's parents. I didn't wear the bow to dinner. Can you guess what my present to Ryan was?


Opening Christmas presents on Christmas Eve before heading to Ryan's parents house.

 T.J.'s crawfish platter that he got from his grandparents

All dressed up before Mema's wedding

Lisa and Kyle

Mom and Chris

New Orleans Baby Shower

This weekend I had my first baby shower! It was so much fun celebrating the upcoming birth of my baby girl. The best part was spending time with loved ones. I am blessed to have such a loving family!

Aunt Debbie did a wonderful job hosting friends and family at her house. Lisa and I drove in Saturday morning and headed back Sunday with a car FULL of presents!

Here are some pictures:

Mimi, Me and Baby Girl, and Lisa

The baby tree. The tree skirt was my baby blanket. So cute!

The favors

Me and my Aunt Debbie

Lisa made the most adorable diaper cake

I love the plaid shoes on top!

This weekend was a wonderful beginning to my 3rd trimester. I can't believe that I'm 7 months pregnant....

Thankful Thanksgiving

This year I have so much to be thankful for. I thank God that he is giving us a little girl in just 3 months! I was also very thankful for my week off of work.

I got to spend much needed time with friends and family. Ryan and I also worked on the nursery, did some Christmas shopping, and put up Christmas decorations.

On Wednesday, we got to see Aunt Nancy, Uncle Glenn, and Meredith. It was my first time to see them after moving back from Russia a couple weeks ago. Meredith spent the day at our house while her parents were out buying a new car. We spent the day playing with TJ, walking around the lake, making candy turkey's, and having love potion (just water and heart ice) on the back porch.

 The turkey model

A turkey parade!

On Thursday, we headed to Ryan's grandparents house. Meem had all the usual delicious dishes. This is my 6th time to have Thanksgiving dinner at their house and it is always a great time. Everything she makes is homemade. I don't know how she does it.

Part of the table after dinner. Look how much food is left over!!

2nd Trimester

Today I am 25 and a half weeks pregnant (to be exact). Ha! Today I have a doctors appointment, which is the last one of my 2nd trimester.

Ryan and I haven't been the best at taking pictures of my growing belly, but here are a few from the 2nd trimester.

 15 Weeks

 16 Weeks (4 months)

 17 Weeks

 18 Weeks

 19 Weeks

 23 Weeks

24 Weeks (6 months)

I love the 2nd trimester! I have felt so good and really enjoying this stage of my pregnancy. My favorite part is feeling my little baby girl move all the time. I love when Ryan gets to feel her kick too.

I have been busy getting registered and putting the nursery together. We already have the crib, bedding, and all the furniture in the room.

Fall and Thanksgiving Decorations

Here are a few pictures that I took around the house during this Fall Season 2010. In the next week, I'll be packing it all up and replacing it with Christmas decor! I'm enjoying my last week with all of the pretty fall colors that will soon turn to red and green.

 

Mom and Chris's Wedding

On Saturday, October 13th, my mom and her fiance Chris tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony and reception. The room of the Chateau Country Club outside of New Orleans, LA was filled with family and friends to support a lovely couple.

Signing the Marriage Licence

My mom and Chris are so happy together! We love having Chris apart of the family. He has been such a blessing to our family. Since my dad passed away, it is great to see my mom happy again.

Toasting to the Raggio's

It was such a fun night with dancing, great food, and flowing drinks. I spent most of the night making my rounds catching up with family and family friends. I was hoarse after a couple hours.

Dancing to our song

Lisa and Kyle

These are some of the pictures from the wedding. I didn't take any pictures since my mom had a photographer, so these were taking by Uncle David.