First Baby Shower

At 26 weeks pregnant, I had my first baby shower at my favorite restaurant, Milton's, which was hosted by very sweet sister, Caroline, and very best friend, Ashley! Every detail from the monogrammed outfits on the mantle to the precious lamb cookies, they worked so hard to spoil Harper and me!

 

 The best cookies that were created by Summit Sweets! I just loved the lambs for a baby shower since they are so sweet and delicate. 

The best part of the shower was the food. They provided delicious appetizer and each guest was given several choices for brunch/lunch and a dessert! 

{Baby UGG boots}

A few of the very precious and generous gifts that were gifted to me by family and my dear friends!

 {My sweet girlfriends}

{Sweet friends and their precious babies- 3 months and 3 weeks old}

 

{The beautiful hostess who went above and beyond...I cannot thank them enough for everything they have done for us}

Maternity Pictures

 At almost 36 weeks pregnant, Richard and I had maternity pictures taken by my sweet friend from work, Nicole Wood who took them at Bulloch Hall in Roswell. It was a perfect setting around 6:30 in the evening as the summer afternoon showers were quickly approaching. She is so talented and makes you feel so comfortable! Thanks for the beautiful pictures, Nicole. 

Here are a few of my favorite...

 

 

  

34 going on 35 Weeks Pregnant

Week 34-35: July 13-20, 2016

Baby Size: Savoy Cabbage weighing around 5 lbs. 

Symptoms: I feel like it is all coming home now as reality has set in. I have major upper rib pain on the right side anytime I sit, major back nerve pain that radiates down my left side to the point I have to stop walking, can't sleep, and lower stomach pain when I walk too far. My goodness! I sound like the worst complainer but pregnancy has really changed over the past few weeks. 
Baby movements: Little Harper is moving a ton, but the movements have changed. Instead of random kicks, I feel full body movements like she is swimming/ turning sides. 
Maternity clothing: Wearing a mix of loose fitting dresses that are flattering to the stomach. 
Cravings: Still wanting sweets like crazy but trying to limit the amount, but I can never say no to a Wendy's chocolate frosty.  

Missing: deli sandwiches and spicy tuna rolls.

This pregnancy is starting to feel much more real as the baby room is slowly coming together and big items like the stroller and car seat have been purchased by my mom and MIL(mother-in-law). Richard and I just did a hospital tour this week to make sure we were aware of what to do the day that little Harper makes her debut. The other interesting thing about being pregnant at this point is that people are very nice. I always get to enter the bathroom first if there is a line. ask if I need any help, and people say, "Congratulations!", but I also get a lot WEIRD advice from people...oh, the advice! 

{One of the many perks is that Addie loves to around me and always has her head on my stomach. We both know she'll miss these quiet moments as we are home alone.}

Happy 4th of July from Hilton Head Island

The 4th of July week was spent this year at Hilton Head Island, SC.  It was so nice to have a relaxing vacation where all you do is sit by the beach, snack, and eat delicious seafood for dinner, which is what we did for an entire week. 

{The beach club}

{Harbour Town}  

   

{The group waiting on the rain to die down before walking to dinner and fireworks}

 

  

{The same spot on top of the light house 9 years later}

 {Leslie prior to our last dinner}

{Our last dinner at the golf club at Sea Pine's Resort}

{Richard woke-up early with me on the day we left to go watch the sun rise on the beach}

{Leslie planned a wonderful week away from reality as this was our last vacation was a family of two}