Tricia's Bridal Shower Brunch

On Saturday, the 14th, Mom and I hosted a Bridal Shower Brunch for my childhood friend, Tricia.

The Entry Table

The Sign In Sheet

We couldn't have Brunch without Mimosas!

We had Orange Juice and Cranberry Juice

And Iced Tea,

Water and Lemonade

Appetizers

The Centerpiece

Plates, Forks & Napkins

All of the food was delicious. This is my favorite Breakfast Casserole.

Banana Muffins

Artichoke Quiche

Baked Maple Grits

Presents!

The Cake Table

The Bride with the Cake

The Story Behind the Cake...Tricia's Fiance, Chris, proposed on a cake last November.

So we replicated the cake for her shower!

As Tricia opened her presents, we passed a plastic bouquet around for each guest to attach the ribbon from her gift as her rehearsal bouquet.

It turned out really cute!

The Girls

The Cutest Guest at the shower....

The Favors

Congratulations Tricia & Chris! You guys are perfect for each other and we can't wait for the wedding!

Tamra's Baby Shower

On Saturday, we hosted a shower to welcome Ms. Caitlin Nicole Orlowski. Tamra only has a few more weeks and she is counting down.

Courtney, Shawna, Lacey, Kelli, KC and Tamra

The Welcome Sign

Some decorations



The Gift List

The Drink Table had two sides...the Baby Friendly Drinks....

And the Adult Friendly Drinks...


The Guests enjoying their beverages

The Food Table

The Silverware

Some of the food....all of it was delicious!



Enjoying the snacks...

After lunch, Tamra opened her gifts.



As Tamra opened her gifts, we displayed them in the front room on the couch for everyone to see. She got a lot of great stuff!

The Dessert Table

Cupcakes

More cupcakes

Mini Cheesecake Parfaits...they were delicious!

More dessert

The favors

Tamra, we hope you enjoyed your shower and we can't wait to meet Caitlin!!

34 Weeks!

I am 34 weeks along with Ms. Presley. It is going so fast. I know I am long overdue for an update, so I will do the best I can to get caught up. I have been going to the doctor every 2 weeks and I have been having sonograms every 4 weeks. My weight and blood pressure are on track. I had my last sonogram at 32 weeks and Presely was a little over 4 pounds. My stomach is measuring a little small, but since Presley seems to be growing well, there is no concern.

My sonogram at 28 weeks showed Presley to be breech and then the sonogram at 32 weeks showed her to be traverse (sideways). I have been trying all sorts of things to get her head down, but I am not sure that any theories really work. At my checkup on Monday, Dr. Stevenson is pretty sure she is finally head down. We will know for sure at my next sonogram. Please pray that she is head down and ready to go! I haven't heard good things about babies being breech.

I have my next sonogram on the 16th and as long as Presley is still growing, that will be my last one! I will also start going for a checkup every week. I cannot believe we are on the home stretch. This pregnancy is going so fast, but it has seemed harder than my first. I think chasing a 20 month old around and this awful heat wave are taking a toll on me, but I am hanging in there. I am carrying Presley a lot lower than I did Kiley, so it seems so much more uncomfortable. It hurts to sit, stand and lay down. I am trying not to complain because I know this part of it will be nothing compared to having two babies under the age of two!

We are really cherishing our time with Kiley. She is at such a great stage right now. She is so much fun to play with and she has been sleeping great! Her personality is really coming out and she becomes so animated at times.

We are slowly but surely preparing for Presley. We stocked up on diapers at our Pampers Party, and we put Kiley's big girl bed up in her room. She probably won't sleep in it for a few months, but she can start to get acquainted with it. I still have a lot to hang in the nursery and promise to post pictures once it is done. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we count down the days until we get to meet Presley!

Pampers for Presley Pool Party!

On Saturday, we had a Pampers Pool Party. We had a great turnout! We had about 32 adults and 7 kids. We had beer, wine, brisket sandwiches, hot dogs, chips & dips and cookies. Mikey smoked two 14 pound briskets for 17 hours and they were delicious! Everyone brought a package of pampers with them to the party.

Mikey chopping the brisket.

Kavon, Tariq, Patrick and Cynthia getting some lunch.

Lisa and Ben enjoying the brisket.

Mikey, Stacey, Jason and Brandon making their sandwiches.

Katie, Robin & Chris enjoying their lunch.

Ryan, Kim, Katie and Cynthia enjoying the pool.

Kavon & Kyston playing in the hot tub.

Mycah & Stacey

It was over 100 degrees on Saturday, so if you were outside, you were in the pool!

Some people chose to stay in the AC and play.

Justin & Felicity

Kiley and Addie playing in the play room.