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Hello, hello!  I realized this week that I am in the 3rd trimester with this pregnancy already!  I count Friday to Friday as one week (not sure why, just seemed easier to track) and I will be 28 weeks on Friday.  HOW CRAZY IS THAT?!  Each pregnancy has seemed to go by faster and faster with each kiddo.  

But I know that these last 12ish weeks are going to dragggg by so slowly.  That’s how it always seems to go.  The more eager I get to meet our newest babe, the more time slows right now.  

Maybe it will be different with this little one.  I feel like we are WAY busier then with our older two.  I mean, just having two older kids keeps us pretty busy.  And having to make sure everyone eats, is showered and dressed for the day.  That’s a whole job in itself.  Especially if you knew Avery personally.  This kid can lose a pair of shoes faster then anyone I know.  Even right after he takes them off and leaves them by the door.  HE CAN’T FIND THEM!  

Needless to say, I am one tired pregnant momma.  I get naps every now and then but when I’m really tired I drive over to my parents house.  Thank goodness for grandparents yall! 

This last few weeks I need to focus on resting before the new one arrives and upping my water intake.  I plan to breastfeed and I KNOW how important it is to keep hydrated.  I might as well start now.  And an agua fresca (Spanish for “fresh water”) is made with water – so it totally counts, right?!  Yup.  It does.  Plus I can only drink so much water before I go crazy.  Or crazier then I already am.  

And a fun side note – it’s almost Cinco de Mayo!  I’ve teamed up with a group of food bloggers and created a virtual fiesta to celebrate!  Wooo!!  After the blackberry mint agua fresca recipe be sure to check out what everyone else made for the party.  

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Blackberry mint agua fresca

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Ingredients

• 2 cups ripe blackberries
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 4 cups water
• a handful of fresh mint leaves
• Sliced blackberries for garnish, optional
• ice

Instructions

In a large bowl, mash the blackberries, sugar and a cup of water. Make sure to incorporate all the ingredients. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Longer is better.

Roll the mint leaves in your hand to extract the flavor and at to the bottom of a pitcher.

Blend the blackberry mixture in a blender or food processor. Filter out the seeds and skin with a fine mesh strainer.

Pour the remaining water on top, add the ice and extra blackberries. Enjoy!

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Hey y'all!I'm Kelley. I'm a recipe making, picture taking, coffee drinking momma to 4 crazy kiddos. Join me as I share our family favorite dinners and my copycat coffee drinks too!

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