Fun in Germantown!

Me and the lovely hostesses
Steph and Anna-nothing like being due a week a part from your best friend:)

Myself, Amanda and Alicia
Myself, Ash, and Gia


Me and the ladies

Me and my moms

The yummy and lovely cake

How precious is this- it was in the entry way and the wagon was a gift from Bubba and May Ann Pennel. I can honestly say that this is hands down J.Ed's favorite gift:) He loved everything, but it's hard to compete with a boy and his wagon.

The spread was fab!

How creative is Mary Ann Pennel, everything was so beautiful!

We had quite a weekend in Germantown. It started off with a fun Friday night filled with friends, twins, and BBQ. All my girls, husbands, and babies came over and visited for a bit at the White house and had some dinner. It was great catching up and seeing some people(Gia) who I had not seen in over a year.

Then Saturday it was shower time, a fab group of girls from high school, college and beyond threw us a beautiful party with red wagons(thanks again Mrs. Pennel) and all. I could have sat there all day just talking and catching up with old friends. We got so much great stuff I can't even name it all. A special thanks for all the girls who traveled...we had Texas,Wyoming, and all across the Southeast represented!

Later that night at my parents I, along with my wonderful mother in law, did dinner for 16 to celebrate my mom's **th birthday. Number to remain anonymous to protect the innocent:) We had a great time eating and catching up with my parents friends and celebrating the most amazing woman I know.

I have to say though my favorite part of the weekend had to be meeting my nephew William for the first time. I had no idea how emotional I would be and boy was I. It got a little dusty in the room when i first saw him. He is so perfect! A beautiful combination of Michael and Melanie. I held him every opportunity I had all weekend and it got me even more excited for our upcoming R.B.L. Clearly it was an exhausting but wonderful weekend and again reminded J.Ed and I of all the things the Lord has blessed our lives with, specifically our family and friends.

Lexington

The fam before brunch
Our one and only really preggo pic-not loving the dress in pictures(I think I need less pattern)
J.Ed's grandmother, Happy, and soon to be great-grandma

Heather, Me, Elizabeth, and Megs-thanks for coming girls!
My mother in law, Judy and me

Opening gifts

More gifts!

Lounging in the back yard

Me and the wonderful hostesses

Two best helpers!

Last weekend we had a wonderful trip to Lexington for a baby shower. J.Ed's aunt and cousin, Mary Jo and Jennifer hosted a wonderful party. I had such a great time and we got so much stuff! I am constantly amazed at how blessed we are to have the friends and family in our lives that we do. We got so much gear and so much precious "fun stuff" like little outfits and books. We also had the two best helpers on the planet for that party, Abby and Grace, Jennifer's twin daughter's. I decided that I would hire them for my next soiree because they are in my price range...they said they will work for cake:) Thanks again ladies for a wonderful time! Looking forward to heading to Memphis this weekend for a baby shower and the celebrate my mom's 60th birthday!!

We have a nephew!

It's official William Michael is here! We are so excited and glad to report that mom and baby are both doing well! I couldn't hear my dad very well so I believe he is 7lbs. 8oz. and 19.5 inches long but don't quote me. It's hard to tell but from the picture my dad texted, i think he looks like Michael. Congrats to the happy family!! I will post some pics of our new arrival ASAP!

Nothing to exciting to report on our end. I am 31 weeks and had my appt. today. He is still measuring about 4 weeks ahead, but it could be for multiple reasons. a. he's huge b. my due date is wrong c. he's sitting high d. a combo of all the above:) I am feeling really good though, a little tired from restless sleeping and a little puffy but otherwise no complaints. We have the nursery almost ready to go. Got the hatch Show Prints framed, glider and lights in,etc. We are picking up furniture from family friends in June and July so as soon as it's all together I will post some pics.