Father's Day

We had such a relaxing Father's Day weekend. We went to Fort Walton Beach and I got to enjoy a long beach vacation with my Daddy and Seth. It was so special for me to get to spend that time with them and I know next year will be even more special since Madeline will be here. We ate some delicious food at Hightide, Pandora's and the amazing Seagar's.
Now we are back home cleaning and re-packing to head to Orange Beach for family beach trip number two. This is a yearly trip we take with my Mama, Grant, Kelli, Dalton, Katelyn, and Robert. It is always loud and crazy but soooo much fun!! Tootles!

Castles and Crowns

For Christmas 2010!!

Peacock Bubble for Fall of 2010!!

I am crazy and obsessed! I just got their new 2009 Fall/Winter Collection Catalogue and ordered 3 outfits for Madeline for next fall-winter! I hope she is not monster huge so she can wear them because they are so stinkin' cute!! Here are some pics. The other outfit that is not shown is for Halloween and the shirt matches a Halloween apron I have!!! Tootles!

On a Roll!!

Madeline's Very Own Chandelier

Yesterday, Seth and I rocked when it came to getting things done! He got the dents pulled from my car where someone slammed their car door into mine. He also had someone lined up to take a look at our old appliances and hopefully they will buy them and get them out of our hair!

I ordered our glider, ottoman and stroller. We ended up going with the Bugaboo Bee. It is so compact, user friendly and cute!! I also ordered a few things from Ballard Designs while they are having their summer sale. We will be hosting a huge couple's wedding shower and Madeline's Dedication reception here at the house early next spring so I was getting a few things to spruce up our outside. While shopping I found a fabulous chandelier for Madeline's nursery!! I had seen it before and flagged it for a boy's nursery but it will work in her room just as well. Above is a picture of it. I ordered small dupioni silk lampshades for it in ivory and the matching chain cover. I love how it has an antique gold finish like the crib and crystals! I cannot wait until everything comes in and it is complete!! It will be the most fabulous room in the house for sure!! Tootles!

22 Weeks and Going Strong!!

Scary face but this is what I look like at 5 1/2 months!!

I am so relieved that our doctor's appointment went well today. I was very worried going in because last night I had the worse stomach pains ever. They were so sharp and piercing, I thought I wouldn't make it through the night. Scary thing is that I have the highest tolerance for pain and I just couldn't imagine what labor must be like after all that! Dr. Helen told me that it was a mixture of gas, Madeline moving and my ligaments and uterus stretching. She said that I have such a small frame that it will definitely hurt more for me than normal because I have so much more to stretch. I have only gained 7 pounds and when she measured my stomach she said it measured small but that I am okay. Madeline's heartbeat was between 139-144 when she checked it. She was moving and kicking while we were there. She also checked to see if I was dilating prematurely but I am not. Whew!!
Amanda and Cheryl, the seamstress came over to measure for the drapes, window seat cushion, and crib skirt after the doctor's appointment. The striped silk fabric is in and so she can get to sewing. Everything is coming together and it is a good thing because this baby will be here before we know it!! Take care and I will see you soon!! Tootles!

Just A Lil' Plug

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to take a minute and plug my friend Amanda's blog. It is fabulous! She is not only one of my best friends but an awesome designer at Villa Dauphine in Mobile, AL. She has helped Seth and I beautify our home piece by piece and she is now helping us design the perfect nursery for Madeline. Please visit and become a follower of her blog at Interiorphilosophy.blogspot.com Maybe you can get some ideas for your own home!!

Precious in Pink

I finally found the perfect daygown to bring Madeline home in!! I knew I wanted to have our children, boy or girl come home in a Mela Wilson heirloom daygown and I found the perfect one. I knew it would have to be pink but I didn't love the shadow stiching or embroidery on the ones I have seen in stores. The one I chose is beautiful with lace and a white rose bud detail. It is lovely and the best part is that she can wear it up to at least 9 months!! Tootles!!