We’re Expecting!

Hey, everyone! We’re expecting! :)

I’m almost 19 weeks along and due February 14, 2013.

I’ve been trying to take a “bump” photo every 4 weeks. At 11 weeks I wasn’t really showing at all, and there wasn’t much of a difference at 15 weeks. It’s only been in the last couple of weeks that my belly has “popped.”

It’s been a bit weird adjusting, both mentally and physically. Realizing we’re going to be parents. Accepting that I’m going to get HUGE. Having to use the bathroom about 10 times per day. Sorry, TMI. ;)

Over the past week I’ve also experienced something amazing: feeling my baby move. It feels strange to have someoneliving squirming around inside of me.

We’re excited about the adventure ahead!

Have an awesome day.

Erica Lea

24 Responses to We’re Expecting!

1. Rebecca in NC 
   September 17th, 2012 at 10:04 am Moderate
   Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you two!
2. Melissa // the faux martha 
   September 17th, 2012 at 10:40 am Moderate
   Congrats! You’ll be one beautiful momma!
3. Megan 
   September 17th, 2012 at 10:46 am Moderate
   Aw, Congrats that’s so exciting!!!
4. Kristen 
   September 17th, 2012 at 12:22 pm Moderate
   Kevin and I are so very happy for you!
5. Macu 
   September 17th, 2012 at 1:35 pm Moderate
   Conbgratulations. Enjoy every bit of the journey. It will not probably be perfect all the time, but it will be worth every moment.
6. Emily O. 
   September 17th, 2012 at 2:06 pm Moderate
   Congratulations! So happy for you. Your due date is exactly one year from when I had my little girl :)
7. Sara 
   September 17th, 2012 at 2:42 pm Moderate
   Congratulations! That’s wonderful. :)
8. Kathryn Grace 
   September 17th, 2012 at 5:58 pm Moderate
   CONGRATULATIONS!! So exciting! I love babies. :-)
9. Diane 
   September 17th, 2012 at 6:08 pm Moderate
   How exciting! Congratulations to you both. May you have a safe and healthy pregnancy and birth.
10. Rachel 
    September 17th, 2012 at 8:31 pm Moderate
    Yay! :) Congratulations!! Blessings to you and baby. :)
11. Marilyn 
    September 17th, 2012 at 9:22 pm Moderate
    Congratulations! What wonderful news! Your announcement photos are just lovely.
12. Moriah Mari 
    September 18th, 2012 at 7:48 am Moderate
    Congratulations to you both!! I can’t wait to see pictures of your little one! :)
13. Erica C 
    September 18th, 2012 at 8:31 am Moderate
    Congrats!!
14. Elizabeth 
    September 18th, 2012 at 8:35 am Moderate
    I’m thrilled for you and looking forward to hearing about your jounrey to motherhood!!
15. Anna 
    September 18th, 2012 at 11:01 am Moderate
    Aww! Congratulations to the two of you!
    Becoming a family is amazing, I loved being pregnant with Malva.
    I wish you all the best!
16. Begoña 
    September 18th, 2012 at 11:18 am Moderate
    I’ve been reading Cooking for seven for a while now and dont know why but I kind of knew you were pregnant. Congratulations!
    I’m pregnant with my first too, and there was no bump, not even a tiny one, until week 18-19. The first time I could feel her was at week 20 and now, that i’m on my 26 I feel huge! In the last couple of weeks it has grown a lot! It’s an amazing experience, isnt it? I know I’m not the first pregnant woman in the world but I kind of feel unique… I bet you know what i’m talking about. Anyway, congratulations!!!
17. Samantha Angela 
    September 18th, 2012 at 12:01 pm Moderate
    WOW! Congratulations!
18. Carissa @ Pretty/Hungry 
    September 18th, 2012 at 9:01 pm Moderate
    I remember feeling those same sensations of baby moving inside me (just a few months ago!) It is such a wonderful time… enjoy pregnancy and your new baby Erica! Congratulations to you both! Are you going to find out the gender or be surprised?
19. Kristina 
    September 18th, 2012 at 9:17 pm Moderate
    Totally thrilled for you, Erica! You look adorable.
    That first picture of all three of you is so beautiful.
20. Leanne Mc 
    September 18th, 2012 at 11:36 pm Moderate
    Yay! Exciting! Can’t be much other than a cute as cobbler baby in there! ;)
21. Jelli 
    September 19th, 2012 at 4:51 pm Moderate
    Congrats! Great photos. My belly didn’t show until about 5 months either. Enjoy that. It’ll probably mean that you’ll have a healthy pregnancy with a healthy weight gain. Don’t count on the millions of potty visits either, you may be one of those mamas who never notice that much. Cheers to a very very blessed pregnancy!
22. Erica Lea 
    September 19th, 2012 at 6:35 pm Moderate
    Thanks, everyone! :D
    Begoña: I know what you mean! It’s so exciting to me, but I’m sure everyone else this it’s just normal. :)
    Carissa: We’re not planning on finding out the gender unless we need to have an ultrasound, which isn’t likely. :)
23. Sereina Charise 
    September 19th, 2012 at 9:27 pm Moderate
    How exciting! Congratulations!
24. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com 
    October 9th, 2012 at 7:55 pm Moderate
    Congrats you two!! This is soooo exciting!!!!

Our Wedding

June 11, 2011, at 2:00 in the afternoon.

The ceremony was held in my family’s backyard.

To see many more photos, click the photo above to open the gallery.

All photos by AK Keller and Beth Ender

[Edited on November 1st, 2013 to add all of the photos into the post]

8 Responses to Our Wedding

1. DessertForTwo 
   August 30th, 2011 at 2:27 pm Moderate
   Oh my gosh, Erica! I absolutely LOVED every single photo!
   I’m partial to the ones with y’all kissing because I just love the look on your faces–complete, honest LOVE.
   Sending many many blessings, happiness and joy your way, you beautiful bride!
   xoxo,
   christina
2. Carli Nicole 
   August 30th, 2011 at 5:33 pm Moderate
   Congrats!! You look beautiful!
3. Shari K 
   August 30th, 2011 at 8:44 pm Moderate
   Your wedding photos were the sweetest and lovliest I’ve ever seen. I wish you and your husband all the happiness in the world. Thank you for sharing your special day.
4. Carissa@Pretty/Hungry 
   September 2nd, 2011 at 12:17 pm Moderate
   Enchanting, Erica. What a lovely archway!
5. Marlena 
   September 2nd, 2011 at 8:58 pm Moderate
   Beautiful, Erica! May all your troubles be little ones.
6. Anne DeRuiter 
   September 22nd, 2011 at 7:53 am Moderate
   What a wonderful antidote to the overblown, over-expensive weddings. Truly lovely. Thank you for sharing!!
7. Aysegul 
   October 21st, 2011 at 7:49 am Moderate
   I looked your photos accidently while I was looking for good breakfast menu. You are so beautiful in the photos and your good soul is almost visible. I wish you a very long and happy life.
   from very far away, Turkey
8. Suech 
   April 10th, 2012 at 3:20 am Moderate
   Congratulations! You have a gorgeous wedding and keep up the good work you have done for both your food & photography blogs. I love your pictures!!!