1. I seriously cannot get enough of the carbs lately. Toast, cereal, crackers, graham crackers, you name it.
Oh, and don’t even get me started on things like donuts and cinnamon buns. I want them alllll the time.
2. I want to try and get some materials to make a craft like this for Lucas soon. I have no doubt he’d love it!
3. Thanks so much to all of you who entered the giveaway for the customized ornament from Christina! Congrats to the lucky winner, Donna Clifton! The winner has already been emailed but, of course, Christina is still taking orders up through December 1st!
4. I’ve been loving the idea of big, baggy, slouchy sweaters lately. This one in particular is super cute, as is this one and this one. Sweatpants, too. They get put on the minute I get home from work.
5. I got the sweetest package in the mail yesterday from a local favorite shop of mine, The Confectionery House. I go there for a lot of my baking supplies (especially when I used to make cupcakes all the time!) and they emailed the other day thanking me for sending customers their way and wanted to send me a little ‘thank you.’
Looks like I’ve gotta make some festive cupcakes and treats this season with these cuties!
6. It has been so long since I’ve been able to do an early morning workout. Probably at least 6 weeks or so, and I miss them. Hopefully I’ll get my will and desire to do them back again once I can forego spending my mornings snacking on saltines.
7. We’ve had people working on the lot next to us the past couple of days and while I was working from home on Wednesday, I kindly went out to the gentleman using the crane and bribed him with homemade cookies to dig up a couple of tree stumps that were left in our yard.
Turns out, those cookies are magical. Our tree stumps are now gone.
8. The other day, I went and stopped at McDonald’s on my lunch hour for $1.00 cone. Love those things!
9. I heard my first Hershey’s Kiss holiday commercial the other day (you know, the one where they’re doing We Wish You a Merry Christmas?). Sounds like the holidays are upon us!
10. There’s somebody in my office who has been brewing French vanilla coffee every morning around the time I walk past the kitchen…and every morning, it makes me want to gag.
11. A couple of weeks ago (actually, it was Halloween night) I decided that I had to have some cheese dip and pretzels. So Jay wound up making this AMAZING beer cheese dip at like, 10pm or something crazy like that. And all I’ll say is…you must try it.
12. Would you guys believe that it’s been over 12 weeks since I last had a glass of wine? I mean, man, I really miss that stuff.
Lucky 13. It’s kind of crazy how sometimes, out of difficulties and sadness, grow joy and miracles. We’ve had a lot going on over here these past few months, but not all of it has been bad. In fact, one thing in particular has been great. And I am beyond thrilled to tell you all (as if you haven’t already picked up on it from this post or the weeks leading up to it)…
We’re expecting our second baby and couldn’t be more thrilled about it!!
Amanda Peterson says
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you!
Bri says
Yay yay yay!!! Congrats mama!!! So happy for you :)
Ps,, I got one of those felt trees at Target last year! Check it out!
catlin rankin says
ahh so exciting!! congratulations!! I am so happy for you!!
and what a cute way to announce it :)
Stacy says
Congrats, Courtney! Very happy for you.
Kristy B. says
AWESOME news Courtney! I feel like I know you from reading your blog for so long, and I did have a feeling this announcement was coming! Congratulations to the whole family !
Brianne says
Yay! Congrats!! I picked up on the pregnancy after reading the saltines part since that was my life for the past 2 months! So happy for you all!
Kelly T. says
Congratulations! So exciting! The second time around, in my opinion, is so much more fun and less stressful.
Jen A says
OMG!! I am so happy for u guys!! Such great news. I just text James I was so excited to hear the good news, I have to admit that I shed a few tears. Amazing!! What great happy news to share, love it!!
Katie says
Omg cliffhanger until Monday!! Only time I think I’ve ever looked forward to a Monday! Congrats!!!!!!!!!
Sara H Crandall says
Sooooooooooo happy for you Courtney :) Congrats!
Meghan says
Congratulations!!!!
Kristin says
Congratulations!! SO excited for you and your family! I can’t wait to hear more details. Wishing you the best during this special time!
Lauren says
Yesssss!!! There were so many hints these past few weeks where I had a feeling you were pregnant and was praying it was true…!! You guys are great parents and I’m just so happy for you!! <3
Sara @ Oats & Rows says
Congratulations!! xx
Janay says
AHH!! That’s so exciting!! Congratulations! Can’t wait to read all about it in future posts!! :)
Alaina says
So excited for you to share this news! I thought when you posted the ornament post that you were going to announce a pregnancy with #2, similar to the ornament post with Lucas! What day exactly are you due? I know we spoke, but I recently found out that June 26th is when we are due. We could have birthday twins! ;)
Teresa says
Congratulations!!!!!!!! I couldn’t be happier for you. Many more blessings to you and your family!
Laura says
YES! This is exactly what I wanted to hear! I’m so happy for you guys. Wishing you all the best! You’re my favorite blogger and I think you’re a great mom!! Super cute post!
Sarah says
Congrats! I had a feeling when I saw the title and #1!!
Hope you start feeling better soon.
Ashley says
Yay, congratulations! What a cute way to announce :)
Stephanie says
Congrats! So happy for you and your family!!!
Jill says
Congratulations! This was a cute way to announce it.
Linz @ Itz Linz says
i just got goosebumps – CONGRATS!! i am SO happy for you guys!! xoxo
Nicole says
Congratulations!! Such wonderful news :)
Andrea @ pencils and pancakes says
Hahahah I was actually getting annoyed cause I picked it up after #1 and I was like is she really gonna be this vague. But after the saltines I knew it had to be your announcement! Congrats!!!!!
Kristin says
Congrats! Very happy for your sweet family. Have enjoyed reading your journey of parenthood the past couple years and looking forward to more. Hoping you document your pregnancy week by week like you did with Lucas! Hope you are feeling well as you enter trimester #2. Congrats again!
Nikki says
I’m calling it now. GIRL!
Kelsey says
Congratulations! So so very exciting! As I was reading… I was like, “did I miss something over the past few days?!” but I didn’t. Such a simple announcement. Hope you continue feeling amazing!
Amelia@i_heart_kale says
Ah!!!!!! Congratulations!!! I knew it. ? So incredibly happy for you and the family. Perfect timing, considering the ‘slowness’ of the season, winter cozys, and daylight savings time. You look radiant as always and I’m happy you’re enjoying all the carbs. Thats how it was for me. Yay for thanksgiving next week, right? Bring on the pie!!
Are you going to join the maternity stitch fix?
Mary Beth says
Congratulations! I had a feeling this announcement might be coming, I’m so excited for you all!
Char @ Nutritiously Fit says
Awwwww, a huge congrats!!!! So, so exciting!!!!!
Ash Z @ Ash's Right Direction says
As I was reading this I kept thinking “She is pregnant!” Congrats! So exciting :)
Jessica says
You are easily one of my favorite bloggers and you seem like such a great mom. I think you handle blogging, full time work/motherhood, sponsored posts and criticism better than anyone else I follow. I am SO happy for you!!
Joni says
Such wonderful news! I have been hoping for this post since you shared your struggles earlier this year. So so happy for you guys! :)
Ceecee says
Congratulations! I’ve stumbled upon your blog in the last couple months since finding out I was pregnant. It’s been so fun to read your previous pregnancy recaps and follow along the weeks! Quick question – when you bought Lucas’ crib back when you were pregnant, were you able to see it in person or did you decide on it just by looking at it online?
Congrats again!
Katy H says
I am not perceptive enough to have picked up on it from your previous posts, but as soon as I read the title to this one I KNEW IT! I immediately scrolled to the bottom and there it was! The Announcement! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to follow your journey to being a mother of two. :)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Ah, congratulations!!! xoxo
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says
Congratulations to you and your growing family!!! So exciting! :)
Heather says
Congrats!!! It is so, so fun to see your little ones together and interacting. I truly believe the greatest gift I’ve given my oldest son is his younger brother. Can’t wait to follow along your pregnancy journey with baby #2.
Parita @ myinnershakti says
Congratulations to you and Jay AND Lucas!! So happy for y’all!!
Kelsey Bjelland says
Congratulations Courtney! So thrilled for you and your family! Wishing you a healthy pregnancy :) You are glowing in the last photo!
Shawna says
AHHH I’m so happy for you! I definitely picked up on it from the saltines comment. As a long time reader, this makes my heart so happy! You guys deserve the best!
Layla says
Congratulations!! So happy for you guys.
Molly says
Love this post! Congrats to the whole family!
Jessica says
Congratulations!! I am so happy for you and your family. I have been reading your blog for years and I really loved following along with your pregnancy. Best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season and new year ?
Jenna S. says
Congratulations!! So happy for you and your family!
Sarah says
Yay!!!! I knew it!!! I have been reading the blog and as a fellow preggo (28 wks) I was seeing the deli lunch meat and wine slowly disappear and the sweet and carbs start coming and had a feeling this post was coming. Congrats to you and the family!
Ashley J says
Congratulations, sweet mama! What a sweet blessing for you and your family <3 I am pregnant with baby #2 as well, 15 weeks along, due in May, and am just now getting past all of the yuckiness of the first trimester. It is hard feeling so bad and having a little munchkin to take of still! I am wishing and praying that you start feeling better soon, hopefully just in time for the holidays! :) All of my love to you and your beautiful, growing family! xo
Sue says
Congratulations!!!! I am so excited for you, Jay, Lucas, and Cody. Here’s to a healthy, normal pregnancy!!!!!
Hugs,
Sue
Nicole says
Congrats! I was suspicious but didn’t want to pry. What an exciting thing to announce on a Friday. I (as other readers) are filled with JOY!
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Yay!!! So chuffed for you guys!!!! What a Christmas present for the family!
Stephanie says
Super fun is right! Congratulations! As I was reading, I was like, “Did I miss something?!” Also, I normally love carbs anyway but when I was pregnant, I especially loved them.
Sheena @ Paws and Pavement says
Congrats!!! I’m so happy for you and your family!!! Lucas is such a cutie and can’t wait to see your new addition!
Furonda says
OMG Courtney congrats!!! I was picking up after # 1 when you were talking about cravings and thought to myself..”she might be pregnant.” So so glad for you, Jay, Lucas and the rest of the family. Sending positive vibes your way! Xoxo
Hannah @CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
Aww, yay!! Congrats! :)
Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says
Congrats Court!! xoxo
Allison says
Congratulations! So excited to read this today. I hope you will provide more details in a post next week!
Beks says
Congratulations!
Kelly says
I’m almost 35 weeks pregnant and I’ve read your pregnancy updates week by week. It’s so strange to me how many similar feelings we’ve shared and during the same points in time. I’m very excited for you and your family! What a special time for all of you!
Jessica says
Congratulations! What a great way to announce :)
Jen says
Yayyy!! Congrats!!!
Holly says
AHHHH!! The whole time I was reading this I was like…I’m about to Facebook message her and ask her (in the most polite way) if she is pregnant! Well, much to my PURE happiness I continue reading and see that it’s TRUE!! :D :D :D HUGE CONGRATS Court & Jay & Lucas <3 Beyond thrilled for you!!!
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says
OH MY GOODNESS!! YAY!! CONGRATS!!!!
Torry @ A World Without Wheat says
I knew it by the French Vanilla comment – that is when I first thought “I bet she is pregnant” but then the wine one confirmed it!
So happy for you, Jay and big brother Lucas!!
Brittany says
YAY!!! Congrats to you and Jay! So excited for you all. :)
Emmarie says
Congratulations!
Stacey M. says
CONGRATULATIONS to you, Jay and Lucas! How very exciting! Wishing you all the VERY best in this pregnancy and as you prepare to bring another beautiful baby into your lives. <3
Karen Jasmin says
Congrats!!! I was reading and saying…oh my… I bet she’s pregnant….
nicole says
Yay! Congratulations!
Mona says
Congratulations to you and your family!!! Exciting times! Lucas will be such a sweet big brother. I read it on instgram first, so I loved all the clues hidden in this post! ❤
Jen W. says
Yeah for baby #2….. and will you post the recipe for the beer cheese dip?
Tracey Malone says
I am so happy for u!!!!
Sarah @ Seriously Lovely says
Aw, congratulations! So happy for you!!
JEN says
Awesome news!!!! Congrats!!!! So very happy for you guys. Lots of hugs to you. Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Melissa says
Congratulations Courtney! Best wishes for a smooth and happy pregnancy:)
Katie @ Live Half Full says
Aw, yay!!! Congrats!
Julie says
Congratulations!!! Aren’t you clever? As I was reading down your list, I thought, “She’s sure having lots of cravings lately…” Then when I got to the end & was all, “Who gives up wine for no reason???” :P So happy for you guys!
Hanna says
Congratulations Courtney!! I am so happy for you and your little family! :D
Kristin says
Yayy! Congratulations!!! As soon as I read about the slouchy sweaters and sweatpants, my first thought was “she’s pregnant but not sharing yet.” Then I kept reading and came across your other hints and was totally confused…I thought I had missed the announcement already! I even went back and reread your posts from the last few days! Then I finally got to the end of your post. I’m so excited for you! Can’t wait to hear everything about!! I’m 16 weeks along now with my second, so it’ll be fun reading about your experience as I’m going through it too :)
Shawna says
ahhhhh congrats!! i had a feeling from the first bullet point of this post that you were going to tell us that. so happy for you and your family, and wishing you a healthy pregnancy!
Zoe says
Congrats Coutney!!!! So exciting!
Chelsea @ Chelsea Eats Treats says
Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you guys, and after the rough year you’ve had with family stuff, I can’t think of anyone who deserves this blessing more. XOXO!!
Steph says
Congrats! Baby 2 is a total game changer, but it’s so fun to watch the “big” one become an older sibling <3
Kelly says
Ha! I kept thinking, “Did I miss the post where she announced??” Congratulations!!! I don’t know you at all…but am super happy for you as I feel I know you a bit, having followed your blog for a couple years now. :)
Kristin says
Congrats to you and your family! :) Loved this post, by the way!
Kara says
Congratulations!!! So happy for you!!!
Carol T. says
Contratulations….what great news!!!!
Jen says
The saltines in the morning gave it away!! Congratulations!!!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
Congratulations, Courtney! I wondered even from the title, but this post was so fun and I’m so happy for you and your family!
Emily says
Congratulations! You made this pregnant mama cry. Our first is due June 17th :)
Amy B. says
Congratulations, Courtney! This is wonderful news! You are such an inspiration to me. I’m struggling with fertility issues (HA) and seeing how far you’ve come truly gives me hope! Great way on how to announce the pregnancy on this blogpost…by the way! Loved it!
B says
Oh yay congrats! The hints throughout the posts were major clues and for a minute I thought I missed the announcement. This is so exciting. Can’t wait to find out if Lucas is getting a brother or sister!
Alycia says
Congratulations, wishing you all the best!
Jasmine @ a cupcake for my thoughts says
As soon as I read the first fun fact, I knew it!! Congrats!! I’m so happy for you and your family, I can’t wait to hear all about it :)
wendy says
So happy for you. Enjoyt your daily blogs. I have been reading them for a few years and you truly represent the true and devoted person in all that you do and share with us. Lucas is so adorable. Congrats
Liz says
Yay!! Congratulations! So, so happy for you all!
Jillian says
YAY!! I’m not sure I’ve commented on here before, but just wanted to say congrats to you and your whole family! I am 28 weeks along and I’ve loved reading your pregnancy posts. It’ll be fun to hear about this one too! Best wishes :)
Pam S @ Nuts for Nutrition says
Amazing news!! Congrats to you and your growing family!!
Silvia @skinny jeans food says
Bebe! I was about to comment that you must be pregnant, until I read to the end of the post, haha. But I only picked up on it in the last post since you were so cheerful :-)
Congratulations!!!!
Caitlin says
Congrats!!! So happy for you all!
Earlier in the week when I was reading the ornament post I kept thinking there would be an announcement at the end (like with Lucas) and then thought maybe I was reading into things in the past posts. Anyway – yay!!! Enjoy this time :)
Erin says
I am so happy for you!!!! I KNEW that’s where you were headed with this post. Congratulations and welcome to the baby train…I’m due at the end of February and I have a 2-year-old boy as well. :)
Noelle says
Congrats! When you said saltines I said “hmmmmm…she’s pregnant”. I love reading your posts!!
Bets says
I’ve had an inkling that you were pregnant but the smelling the coffee and wanting to gag comment made it official! I HATED the smell of coffee the first few weeks of my pregnancy but I craved it at the same time, so weird. Congratulations on your rainbow baby, I can’t wait to hear more about your pregnancy. Congratulations again, I’m so happy for you!
Karissa says
Yeah yeah yeah!!! I am 11 weeks now with my first so I will be definitely following you throughout this pregnancy! Congratulations and hopefully all the nausea and tiredness subside- it hasn’t for me quite yet. Enjoy this amazing time!!!!
Erin M. says
YAY!!!! Congratulations!!! SO happy for you!!!!
Maggie says
CONGRATULATIONS COURTNEY!!!!!!!! So happy for you and Jay!!
Darrecia says
Saltine crackers, carbs, coffee making her want to gag… “She must be pregnant.” Then I read #12, “oh yeah she’s definitely pregnant.” Lol congrats!
Lauren says
Long time reader, but rare commenter…this post just made me so happy! I’m so happy for your little family! What a wonderful time of the year to be pregnant too…haha!! SO much yummy food!
Elaine says
Ahhhh! Congrats!!!! I’m 7 weeks pregnant with my first, so I look forward to what I will be expecting about 5 weeks in the future!
Danica says
Congratulations!!!! Very happy for you!
Kaitlin says
Yeah! Congrats!! That is such exciting and awesome news! So happy for you and your family!
Ashley says
Congratulations! I’d vote girl too. Your eating habits and mornings sound just like mine and we have a lovely little lady on the way in April!
Laura G. says
Congrats!! I’ve been following your blog for several years and by far one of my favorites. We both became moms within a few months of each other’s and we will be having our second months from each other! Lol Wishing you guys tons of happiness!
Kristen says
Congratulations!
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
Congrats to you and your growing family!! :)
Julie says
YAY!!!! Congrats!!!! I totally thought, “wow, she is dropping some MAJOR hints” the entire time I read this post and literally screamed out loud when I read you ware expecting! As a longtime reader, I couldn’t be more happy for you and can’t wait to watch your little family grow. You and Jay are great parents. <3
Fiona MacDonald says
As I was reading I was like ‘weird carbs, talking about not having the energy to work out, gagging ..lol..I’m like she sounds like she is pregnant! HUGE congratulations! Love and hugs xo
haley @cupcakes and sunshine says
Congratulations!! So, so sweet! Congrats to you two and Lucas!!
christy says
Congrats to you and you family! I can relate to all you’ve been through and you must be so excited to finally have another little one on the way!
Laura B says
Congratulations! So exciting. Can’t wait to follow along on baby number 2!
Teri says
Congratulations! I bet Lucas is so excited to be a big brother:)
Laura A. says
Yes yes yes!!! Such great news!! You and your fam are complete strangers to me but I was truly hoping that you would be blessed with another miracle soon and was anticipating this great news! So thrilled for you guys. Lucas is going to be a fabulous big brother and I think the age gap is perfect. Can’t wait to read more! Have a wonderful weekend. :)
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
Woohoo!! Congratulations to you and your beautiful {growing} family! What a cute post to announce :)
Alyssa says
Oh my goodness! Congratulations! I feel like I really know you and you have been a part of my life through this blog for several years now. I know your family has been through a lot lately but I’m so happy you have something to truly celebrate this holiday season! :)
Kate H says
Congratulations!! Very excited for you all!
Jenn@Mark My Miles says
Oh my gosh, congrats!!! I guessed it right after I read about the carb addiction!
Catherine @ foodiecology says
Congrats!!!!
I’d say that #1 was the giveaway but I’m not pregnant and eat all the carbs!
Excited for you guys and can’t wait to hear more! ?
Alex says
Was scrolling through your post and realized, I know that kid and felt Christmas tree! I made it when she was about 18 months. This is her third Christmas with it! No doubt Lucas will love it! Congrats on your pregnancy!
Lindsay says
Such great news!! Congrats to the three of you!!!
Annette Perkins says
I loved this post, so fun! Huge congrats!
Bethany says
Congrats!!!!!
Sunny says
Congrats. I’m so happy for you. Praying you have an easy pregnancy and delivery.