Whirlwind Wedding Weekend

Monday's have a whole new meaning to me these days. Monday's are our stay-at-home-recover-from-the-weekend day...and I am so thankful for a rainy day :)

This past weekend, our friends Mark and Kristy got married! Collin was a groomsmen and Annabelle was one of the flower girls :) 

We headed up to Gainesville Friday afternoon...we got checked into the hotel, then headed to the rehearsal {ma-hearsal as Annabelle would say}. Everything went well, so it didn't take long at all.

After the rehearsal, we had dinner at Mellow Mushroom YUM! All the Mellow Mushroom's around us have closed, so it was a treat.

I was so nervous about all 4 of us sleeping in one room {and one bed}, but our night went very well!

We actually slept in a bit. 

We had breakfast, then it was time to get ready for the wedding! Annabelle looked darling!

It was exhausting keeping Annabelle happy and cooperating, while also doing the same for Max. But we survived, and Annabelle did a wonderful job! 

And Collin didn't do too bad either :)

The reception was beautiful! But we were glad when it was time to go home :)

Sunday, after church...I had a Thirty-one party, while Collin took the kids home. I made it home just in time for Home group.

We are SO SO excited about Grandma {GG} coming in tomorrow! We have lots planned for her :)

Maternity Leave

After 8 weeks of enjoying my sweet Max...my maternity leave ended today. To say today hasn't been easy, is a HUGE understatement :(

I enjoyed my time with my buddy. it just wasn't long enough. We had some good times: traveling {He traveled to North Carolina and Jacksonville}, errand running, napping, and snuggling.
We couldn't ask for a sweeter sitter for Max {the same lady that watched Annabelle when I first went back to work is watching Max}.

We had a good weekend! We were supposed to go out of town, but Annabelle got a virus...and we decided to cancel and take it easy.


Thursday and Friday, we mostly stayed at the house...just in case :)
We did have dinner with some friends Friday and Saturday night.

Saturday morning, everyone slept until at least 9:30!! It was AMAZING! We had some errands to run, which is so humorous with 2 kids!

Sunday, was church and lunch at the house. We are getting back on schedule with Home Groups on Sunday nights...and I am so thankful! I love the group and how we are not doing life alone :)

Lately

It's amazing how busy 2 kids can keep you :)

The past 2 weekends either Collin or I have been gone. He had a bachelor trip to the mountains and I traveled to North Carolina with mom this weekend.

While Collin was gone, the kids and I packed up and spent some time at my parents. And while mom and I attended one of Whitney's shower...Annabelle and daddy had a big time. She got to ride the motorcycle {only in the driveway, in front of daddy}.

We were so glad to see Collin when he got home!

Mom and I left for North Carolina on Friday. We, of course, couldn't pass up an opportunity to shop at Carter's...so we stopped at the outlets in Commerce, GA :)

We finally made it to Aunt Tracey's house and she had dinner ready for us.

Saturday, we helped her set up for a shower she was throwing for her future daughter in law. The shower was beautiful! But I was sad not to partake is most of it, Max had a rough day.

Sunday was a much better day, and Max and I were so glad to see big sister and daddy :) When we got back into town, we met daddy, Annabelle, and Collin for lunch...then home for naps :)

I can't believe Annabelle turned 3.5 last Thursday and Max will be a month old on Wednesday!! So thankful for these kiddos!

Weekend Recap

We are slowly getting into our new routine. And Collin and I are getting the hang of 2 kids.

Friday was my first day having both kids by myself. It went surprisingly well. We had lunch with Daddy, then visited my office. Both kids were so sweet :)

Friday night, we attended Tayler's 3rd birthday party! Annabelle had so much fun swimming!

Saturday we planned on just running to 2 stores, but ended up doing impromptu couch and love seat shopping. We found something we loved, but we are going to think about some more.

Our good friends, the Phipps, brought us some yummy dinner!
After dinner, we gave Max his first bath! Annabelle was so excited to have brother in the bath with her...until he peed :)
He loved having a bath, and fell asleep...ha!

Sunday was church for all of us, then I headed off to set up for Kelly's shower...while Collin and Annabelle did lunch and some errands.

Family of 3

This was {probably/HOPEFULLY!} our last weekend as a family of 3! It was exactly what I needed, and now feel ready for sweet Max's arrival!

Thursday night, Mom treated Annabelle and I at the nail salon! Annabelle LOVES to get her nails done! She sits so still and will not get up until they tell her that her nails are dry.

While we were being pampered :) Collin was cleaning out my car and installing Max's carseat.

Friday, Annabelle woke up not feeling so hot...so I kept her home from school. She woke up from her nap feeling better, so we attended Sawyer's first birthday party!! We were super late! And the food was gone...so we ended up leaving a little early and had dinner with the Reynolds' and Thompson's.

Saturday morning, I scooped Annabelle from her bed and we enjoyed some snuggles :) I was so thankful she let me snuggle her while she watched cartoons in our bed. I'm feeling a little "sad" that she won't get 100% of my attention now, but I know she is going to love having a little brother!!
After snuggles, we got ready and all 3 of us headed to the grocery store. After grocery shopping, I helped host a sweet baby shower for our friend Pam. She is expecting a baby girl next month!
When I got home, Annabelle was getting ready for a nap and she asked me to lay down with her. And we enjoyed a 2 hour nap! While Collin replaced my brakes...ha!
That night we enjoyed dinner with The Ray's!

Sunday was...church, home for lunch, a visit from Grandpa, and another 2 hour nap with Annabelle :)

We had our last home group before Max arrives and finished our book. I love hosting a home group in our home! We love the people, the kids, and the food!

Funny story: Sunday while we were getting ready for church, I couldn't find Annabelle. I finally looked in Max's room and found this...

We are just waiting ducks this week! Praying for a safe and QUICK delivery!

Date Night! Cousin Sleepover! Family Day!

We had a wonderful weekend! We really didn't have anything planned, but ended up doing a lot of fun things!

Friday, Collin and I went our last date night with the third wheel :)

We ate a super yummy dinner at Plates, had dessert at 32 degrees, and looked around Belk and Target. We get super creative with our dates...ha!
Annabelle, however, was living it up! She got to have her very first cousin sleepover! She got picked up by Uncle, and had a big time hanging out with them!

Stolen from Laurice's Instagram

Saturday morning, we got up and did a few things around the house. And around lunch time we picked up our girl! Both her and cousin were so sad to leave each other :( But we had a fun afternoon planned for Annabelle! I wanted to have some time just to focus on her and do fun things that she wanted to do.
So, we ate lunch at her favorite place...Chick Fil A! Then we headed to the mall. We had some time to waste, so we ended up in Bath & Body works. I needed some body spray, and Annabelle carefully picked out some hand sanitizer. She literally smelled at least 5 scents before settling on Strawberry :) We looked around some more, rode a few of the Quarter rides {that really aren't a quarter}, and then it was time!
Annabelle has never been to a movie before and we thought "Big Sister" Day would be the perfect time to take her...and she did SO GOOD! We saw Madagascar 3. Annabelle was pumped to have her own ticket and give it to the lady taking them. We got her popcorn, gummies, and pink lemonade...then we were set to go to the movie!

I think next time I'll wait till the previews are over to take her into the movie...some of them got a little scary/loud for her. She stayed in her seat for a little bit, then sat with Collin, then came and sat with me, and after a potty break, finish the movie in Collin's lap.

She loved the movie and will remember some of the parts :)
After the movie, we had to go grocery shopping...
And on the way home, Annabelle fell asleep...
When we got home, Collin decided to cut the grass...
So, I unloaded the grocery, did some food prep, and started dinner {Biscuit Pizzas...yum!}. Annabelle and I were finishing up dinner by the time Collin got back in.

Sunday, was the first Sunday of my mini break from preschool. It was so weird  not to have to rush to church. Annabelle slept until 9!!

"Hey mom...we have the same belly!"

We met mom, dad, and Gracie for lunch at Olive Tree...then had shakes at Sonic!

Then it was home for naps and home group!!

Showers Galore!

This past Saturday I had 2 showers given in Max's honor...both were beyond perfect!

Last Wednesday, the ladies at work threw me a shower. We had lunch a Mellow Mushroom, then back to the office for cupcakes and presents :)

Max got a ton of cute stuff, but I wanted to share 2 things that were made for him:

My Co Worker made these for Max...They match his room perfectly!! Cannot wait to hang them :)

My boss knitted this. It looks so good draped over his red crib!

Annabelle came home from school on Thursday with a picture she drew:

Mommy {Yellow}, Daddy, and Max

I asked her where she was...

She said "Hiding on the back!" :)

Friday, I got a the sweetest gift from a friend {her husband works with Collin} and her mom {who also works with Collin}:

So cute!! I have already starting packing him for the hospital in it :)

Onto Saturday!!

I woke up early, so I could get a workout in...because I knew that would be my only chance.

Annabelle and I headed to my brunch shower at Momma's. She and Whitney did a beautiful job decorating in Navy and Red! There was yummy food and great friends. However, I have no pictures of that shower :( Everyone was too busy talking and having fun!

After the shower, we had lunch at Blue Eyed Daisy! It was yummy, and so were their award winning cupcakes :)

After lunch, Annabelle and I packed up to head home {but not before getting some Pappy love!}...and she was out within minutes.

We got home, unloaded, rested for a bit...then it was time to get ready for shower #2!

This shower was hosted at my friend Kelly's house, along with some of my favorite girls from Westhills! It was a yummy dessert shower, and also decorated beautifully in Navy Blue and Red.

We had the best time talking, laughing, and eating :)

After the shower, Kelly, Laurice and I were having more girl talk in sweet Paisley's room :) When I got home, both Collin and Annabelle were passed out.

Sunday, Collin and I unpacked everything from the showers and put everything away! I hung some things that were given to Max:

Whitney made the Life preserver wreath and Carson and Laurice made the letters :)

And finally at home group, the girls had a princess party!

Immediately after I took this picture, all 3 wanted to see themselves...typical girls. Ha!

Work Day @ Home, Baby Shower, & The Zoo

Our weekend kinda started on Thursday. We had some appointments, so Annabelle and I had a pretty busy day.

First up, was Annabelle's very first dentist appointment!

We got a good report from the dentist! An after Annabelle's hair appointment, we celebrated with lunch at Chick Fil A and ice cream :)

After a quick trip to Target {HA!}, then off to my doctor's appointment. Annabelle loved going to my doctor! She was a sweetheart!

Friday night, we had dinner with Chris and Kelly. We haven't seen them in awhile, and it was good to catch up. We had dinner at a new-ish BBQ place, and my BBQ salad was amazing!
After dinner, we headed back to their house. Annabelle just loves their dog Trip.
These were stolen from Chris' Instagram:

Saturday, Mom and Dad came over to help get ready for Max!! Daddy fixed the sealant in our shower, while mom cleaned the heck out of our baseboards, doors, and windows, and blinds :)
Collin and I took everything out of Max's room and set it up! I am so trilled with his red crib :)

We are just waiting for a few things to finish it!
And this found its way to our room :)

We got done pretty quick, so Mom, Annabelle, and I had lunch at Chick Fil A...before I headed off to a baby shower and they got their nails dome :)

I attended a baby shower for my friend, Emily. Not only do our husbands work together, but we are due with sweet babies just 2 days apart! She got a lot of goodies for sweet Mabry!

After the shower, I headed home to get ready for a birthday dinner for Debbie. And after dinner, Annabelle headed home with mom.

Sunday, while we were at church...Annabelle was living it up at the zoo! She sure does love that place.

Sunday night, we had home group...and then we crashed!

Just some random pictures:
Some nights I can hardly get her to eat...this night she ate broccoli.

Some of Max's clothes I got him at H&M...CANNOT wait to dress him!

Father's Day 2012

Our Father's Day weekend was pretty busy! We had lots of fun things planned!

Friday, while shopping around at Target I found these little goodies for Max's room :)

One of our favorite things to do on a Friday night is cook pizzas and have a movie night. I wish I had a picture of our pizzas, they were so cute and yummy!

Saturday, we had maternity pictures with Desi. I can't wait to see how they turn out...Annabelle was not a fan :)

Right after pictures we had lunch at our place {Chick Fil A}, and home to change for our next event. We dropped Annabelle off for an afternoon with Nana and Pawpaw, and Collin and I attended a wedding for a guy that that Collin has gone to Honduras with. It was beautiful!

Sunday, we got up and got ready for church. Annabelle was so excited to give her daddy presents :) We got him Braves tickets for a game in July.
After church we had lunch at Williamson Brothers with the other Ray's, then off to Grammy and Pappy's for dinner.
Annabelle loved getting to see both of her sweet cousins on Sunday :)

Surprise!

Friday night, before we left the house to go grocery shopping, we got a call from some new friends that wanted to meet for dinner. We have loved getting to know this family! They have a son about the same age as Annabelle, and he LOVES her :) They played so sweet together at the restaurant.

Saturday, I woke up early to walk. This is my favorite time to walk! It's still cool and I get to go by myself {because Collin and Annabelle are still sleeping}. But once I got back, had breakfast and did a strength workout...it was time to get going! We had so much to do to get ready for the surprise!

We stopped at Publix to pick up a few things, and then off to Grammy and Pappy's. 

While we were getting ready, Annabelle wanted to lay on the couch with Pappy's blanket. She ended up falling asleep watching The Little Mermaid {on VHS :)}...and didn't move the 2.5 hours she was asleep.

Finally it was time for the surprise! Daddy turned 60 on Saturday, and momma planned this party for him! He thought we were going to Fogo de Chao, but instead got BBQ sandwiches from Speedi Pig :) Everything was so yummy! And I loved getting to chat with friends I don't see often.

We finally left Mom and Dad's at 10:30, I had already been on my feet since noon...but we had so much fun helping host the party.

Sunday, was church, lunch, and naps for the girls! And finally after a long hiatus, we had Home Group that night!