Kelli Trontel

Ok, I knew there would come a day where this series would represent a fruit/vegetable that wasn’t in season. I actually had a hard time finding a “large” MANGO for last weeks series….and well, this week was challenging as well. I had big plans for this one, but I just couldn’t make it happen. Thankfully Reed wasn’t against driving to a field to shoot this….to keep with the farm-like feel!

Lots of movements from the little man this week. We also had our 24 week dr. appointment and once again, everything is going great! So very thankful!

Our little guy has gained about 4 ounces since last week and that puts him just over a pound! He’s almost a foot long….imagine an ear of corn! And….this is where my troubles begin. Corn husks are no where to be found!!! So, this packaged “SWEET CORN” will have to do. You get the idea…..

Can I just say that I am super excited to be having this baby in the summertime?!? There’s something magical about the weather here in July….and this weekend we had a tiny peek at what that feels like again. Although the weather was in the high 50′s…the sun was out….and it just lifted everyones spirits. The winters are long here….and this California girl looks forward to signs of Springtime!

I absolutely love what my app had to say this week::

Turn on the radio and sway to the music. With a sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance.

Our little guy is more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound!

photos by Reed

OUTFIT DETAILS:: grey tank: Anthropologie | long sleeve top: Free People | jeans: AG Jeans | boots: Hunter

This baby boy is definitely becoming more active. It started out as little movements in the evening or early morning, but now he’s exploring and getting cozy more often through out the day! So fun!

I have a new favorite drink this week….besides water, of course….and it’s Orange Creme Soda by Blue Sky. Oh my! Have you tried it?

Well, our little guy is about 11 inches and weighs almost 1 pound!

This week consisted of hosting a big presentation for business owners in my community, lots of photoshoots, late night chats and laughs, cookies and milk, setting up a registry….and all of this took place with my dear friend Vanessa [of butterflyspArks], who was in town from Dallas, TX! She left this morning…and I miss her already!

Well, our little guy is definitely continuing to grow.

• I felt a lot more activity this week….and the huz got to feel a few moments of movements as well! He’s loving this!

This week’s update….our little guy weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long- about the length of a carrot! We’ve come a long way since the little avocado!

Speaking of CARROT. I used to hate my red hair when I was younger. I remember asking my mom to dye my hair blonde….you know, to fit in with everyone else [in Orange County, CA]. To this very day she says “don’t mess with your red hair!!” It’s funny how our perspectives change as we grow older, especially as artists. “Blending in” isn’t something that I strive for everyday. So, as I colored my hair to make it even more red this week…I embrace being a “carrot top” and having pale skin too! It’s silly that I ever cared about being different.

Thank you for all the sweet comments around this series….so encouraging! It’s been nice to meet so many new bloggers!

Have a fabulous week, friends!
xo