the cake was scrumptious

This was from a second shower that James' side of the family had for me. 

Scarlett, you can come anytime now.  We are ready.

Mom is ready!  No seriously, I am over the swollen ankles. 

Your dad jokes and says "my wife only gained weight in her belly and her ankles."  He is hilarious (hint the sarcasm). 

world of coca-cola

My cousin came to visit (from the little country town of York, SC) so we headed downtown Atlanta to show her what a big city was all about. 

With opening night of the Braves, Spring Break week, and the Final Four Basketball...I believe she got the idea.

 You can taste over 100 different flavors from different countries. 

Scarlett and I decided to watch rather than try the crazy flavors, my stomach wasn't up for it.

 And this is why we didn't participate...

The two of them together always make me laugh.

i love my aunt c

I was looking through my IPAD last night and came across this picture. 

Just me and my niece hanging out together, chillin'.

Soon she will have a cousin to play with.  I can't wait to see them together!

yummy

Eating cheerios with my two front teeth.

so true

I pulled this on the hubby the other day, I think I freaked him out a little bit.

And I am ready for Miss Scarlett to arrive, no really, she can come whenever she wants now.

No, seriously!

on the lookout for squirrels

A very important job that she takes very seriously. 

it has come down to it

I have to wear flip flops to work and prop my feet up very often throughout the day.

It is not attractive but I do often snicker when I look down and I have no ankles.

Gotta love the last few weeks of pregnancy.  (not really)

hanging out

sun bathin'

afternoon relaxation

After the shower, we were all ready to relax.  So what better way then to pull Annabelle up and down the drive way in the red wagon. 

What a great day!

eight silly monkeys jumpin on the bed

Annabelle was being a silly monkey when G-Daddy tried to read to her...

 So, Mimi took over.

I caught G-Daddy and Annabelle a little while later though...

Annabelle had worked up an appetite after all the presents she helped me unwrap at the baby shower.

Gosh, what were our lives like without her?! 

baby shower

Here is to the far and few between pictures of my bump.  I never really got into taking pictures of my belly growing.  Just not my thing. 

But my sister made me take a picture since I made her do the same thing at her shower.  Cheers to the belly!

My mom & sister did a fabulous job.  The house was decorated, the food was scrumptious and they went above and beyond with all the gifts.  They even rigged my dad into being the bartender and pour mimosas for the ladies.  They are pretty rad to have as my family!!

partay

I am headed to South Carolina to hang out with little Miss Priss

AND because my sister & mom are throwing me a baby shower!
South Cackalacky, here I come!

modernized

This past year, I decided to do a little different take on the way I did my scrapbook.  I decided I wanted the look of a real hardcover photo book. 
I have been progressively working on it these past few months and I received the final product the other day. 

It is 110 pages but when printed it does seem much tinier.  My other scrapbooks are almost too big and bulky so this look is new for me. 

It may appear short but it is filled with tons of photos. 

I was thrilled!

if only

 I don't know why the hubby won't let his 16 year old cats who have lived their entire lives inside and have had their front claws removed

go outside & play. 

This mom sure would let them if it was my choice.  No more cat box!  No more hair balls!

Not to mention, no more cats hanging out on my kitchen nook.

could they be any cuter

Holy cow!  Could these bows be any more fabulous?!

 The bigger bows will have to wait for future wear due to the size but the little hair clips, they are oh so fabulous! 

I gave the little chick to Annabelle to wear on Easter.   

The silly girl already put it in her hair and sent me a pic to thank me.

I am adding this website to my favorites (www..polkadotposies.com) 

and you can bet I will order more of these cuties in the future.

Check out my hair bow board.

little peanuts name

Sugarlump and I putting Annabelle down for a nap...

As you can see, Miss A already loves her little cousin, Scarlett.

Yes, we finally chose a name. 

Alexandra is my sister's name, which I absolutely love.  As far as  Scarlett...we had a long list of names we had been pondering over for some time.  But nothing really stood out.  We went back to the drawing board and came across Scarlett.  It stuck.

We will call her Scarlett.

tutti frutti

She had the best time looking out the window, saying hello to all the neighbors.

Mommy was still in her bathrobe but I believe this is typical when you have a little one...

child is dressed & cute, mom hasn't had time to brush her hair or change her cloths. 

I couldn't help myself, I had to put the hat on again.

Annabelle, you are adorable!