Sea-N-Suds..... no suds for me, please

Our family always celebrates Thanksgiving at the beach. I know ~ be jealous of our traditions!! This year is no different. I have been roaming the Internet for weeks looking for some deals and finally found us a nice three bedroom condo on the beach for a great price! I'm feeling pretty proud of myself right now.

Our Condo

Our View

And directly below us... some of the best eating on the beach. Sea-n-Suds!

I can't decide if I'm more excited about the beach or the food. By that time I'll be 7 months pregnant, so probably the food!!

Landon, We're Waiting....

My best friend Aida and her husband Chris are expecting their first child in only a few weeks. Actually, he could really be here sooner. We are all so excited and waiting anxiously for that day to come. I can't wait to meet Landon Cole!

While we are waiting, we decided to throw her a shower to make sure Landon has everything he needs. I used a cute little set of giraffe images to create a custom invitation for Landon, complete with a pop-out giraffe and beautiful polka-dot ribbon.

Then, there was the food.... Grab a plate and a fork and dig in.

I wrapped plastic forks in a brown napkin with blue "It's a Boy!" ribbon to match the blue plates.

Yumm.....

Full table spread with my homemade chandelier (blue cardstock and giraffe paper cut in circles and hung with raffia from the light fixture)

My dad carved the baby carriage watermelon for the fruit salad. Such a good dad!My mom's giraffe-print cupcakes

And don't forget to grab a drinkMock Mimosas

The Mother-to-be with the grandmas...
And with the hosts...

(Isn't she just the cutest thing ever?)

Now it's time for presents...

Presents table overflowing (Notice the gorgeous - if I do say so myself - giraffe-themed diaper cake?)

Lots of fun necessities...

and cute giraffe clothes!

And what Alabama baby shower is complete without the Alabama football? Roll Tide, Landon!

Landon seriously racked up!

Now, before you leave be sure to take a favor!

Animal Cracker bags with oh-so-cute tags

Now hurry up, Landon!
We are all waiting patiently!!!

12 Weeks

12 weeks is almost 3 months!! I still have 2 more weeks to go until the 2nd trimester, and I'm definitely ready for that transition. I want the morning sickness, dizziness, and all the other little side effects (that I am happily enduring as a sign that baby is still happy and healthy inside me) to end and the baby bump to arrive.

I need to figure out just how I should be doing these baby belly pictures. But until I figure that out, here is one I've snapped on my computer... so that you can see that I have a tiny little bump but nothing much to write home about just yet.


Mind you, I wasn't a washboard to begin with my six pack is now hidden.

I'm ready for the protruding baby bump, though. I'm glad I've written those words so that one day a few months from now when I'm complaining about the large, protruding baby bump I can look back on my words and be at least somewhat thankful for the bump.... maybe.

And so you can see my pregnancy glow....


I'm feeling it. I really am. And when I have the energy, I bask in it!

When I can stay up late enough...

... this guy really cracks me up!

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Sarah Palin Will Be Missed
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John Stewart had a pretty heart-felt goodbye to Sarah, as well.

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Quitter - Leave Sarah Palin Alone
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Can I get one of those Sarah Palin heart t-shirts??

Hello, Lover...

We finally meet. After months of eying you from afar and dreaming of the one day I would need you in my life, I finally get to caress your smooth metal frame, your luxurious organic soybean bassinet lining, your firm telescoping handle.

Your sleek style and modern appeal send chill bumps down my spine.



With your rubber-coated chrome finish tires that never go flat, I know you will cross whatever terrain I ask of you with unmatched ease. And your shock absorbing suspension system will keep baby safe and sound all the way.



While it is still early and I can't quite call you mine, I know that day is fast approaching. Until then, I'm glad we've had this opportunity to meet. It was love at first sight. I'll be seeing you....

The 2009 UppaBaby Vista

Show Us Your Dress!

What bride can resist showing off her wedding dress? Kelly over at Kelly's Korner recently had a "Show Us Your Life" wedding dress edition so I can't miss out on this opportunity!! It also helps break up the - what I'm sure will be monotonous - baby posts.

Without further ado - THE dress...

I went back to my hometown bridal store to find the perfect gown. It was just glowing on my wedding day!Mom helped tie me upView from behindKissing my husband in the Alabama snow... and don't forget those shoes!


Ya'll know I love my wedding photos. Thanks for putting up with more!

Boy or Girl?!?

This week we had baby's second check-up. He/she is doing well. We actually got to hear the heartbeat! So exciting! We're now in the 12th week and I haven't gained any weight. I'm super excited about that because I'm definitely worried about gaining too much and having a hard time working it off post-baby. I want to gain what I need to gain but don't want (much) more. While I may not have gained any weight, the weight has definitely redistributed throughout my body and I can tell a big difference in the fit of my clothes. I have a few maternity pieces that I probably don't quite need yet but I'm already working them into my wardrobe.

More exciting news - I have scheduled baby's first 4D ultrasound for after the 15 week mark. On August 22nd (now less than a month away) we'll learn if our little baby is a girl or boy!

Everyone but Lucas and The Rookie are saying 'it' is a boy. I'm not-so secretly pulling for a girl but I really will be happy just to have a healthy baby! There is always time for a girl down the road and a protective older brother is always useful.