Catching Up

Time to catch up on what's gone on in the last few weeks!

Kimberly's Baby Shower

My sister-in-law, Jen, and I threw a baby shower for our sister-in-law, Kimberly, which ended up being more like an early birthday party for Lillian Rose, since she made her appearance just 2 days later.

The sisters-in-law!

Kimberly, with her sister, grandmother, and mother.

Mama and Kimberly, with Lily's new stroller and infant seat.

Charles came at the end, to help carry away all of Lily's new things.

Congratulations to the new parents!

KD Initiation

The day after the shower, I got to zip down to Tuscaloosa to see my cousins, Christian and Elizabeth, get initiated into KD at the University of Alabama. It was so much fun to be back in the KD house, seeing the girls at the beginning of their college experiences.

The old KD's (Aunt Leigh, Aunt Bebe, and me) with the new KD's:


My cousin Lucy came with us, too, which made it lots of fun. Cousins!

More Lily

I couldn't leave Birmingham without a final visit to sweet Lily.

And a close-up of feeding time:

This little half-pint, by her two-week checkup, had already gained a pound over her birthweight! Go, Lily!

And a close-up of those tootsies.

I was really sad leaving Lily, knowing that I won't be able to see her for several months, since I'm now restricted from flying and Andrew will be here soon. But I can't wait to introduce her to her first cousin in the Spring!

Pam + Doug

We had the pleasure of celebrating the marriage of our law school friend, Pam, to Doug.

Gettin' ready to go:

It was great to see friends from my law school small section!

Beautiful Pam, dancing with her daddy:

Gorgeous cake!
More great friends!

Matt's 4th Birthday

Our nephew, Matt, turned 4 and we got to visit in Virginia for his family birthday party.

With his big sister and (silly!) big brother:

Trying on his present from us, a cowboy outfit!

Luisa + Joel

Last weekend, we celebrated the marriage of my dear work friend, Luisa, to Joel.

Luisa was absolutely stunning! The happy couple's first dance:

We had a great time!

With all these happy events and some serious baby preparation going on, I hope you'll understand why I fell a bit behind on my blogging!