playdates and parties oh my!

Not even kidding, BG is kind of popular.

I mean, if I was cool and laid back as her, I'd be in high demand too.

Alas, I'm not. But I will sure truck along on all her little excursions. She's cool like that. She lets me go.

And drive. Nice...

The other day, we headed over to her friend Gabby's house for a while. KW was getting ready for Gabby's first birthday, and I had to take some stuff over there for her to use. The little girls used this as some serious catch up/play time. I love that BG is getting to the age that she can actually play with other babies.


I love this picture. I feel like it shows her sweet, sweet spirit as she sits and just plays by herself.

Yes. I am an emotional cheeseball, but y'all, she is so, so sweet.

More playtime.


Can you believe Gabby is six months older than BG?! Yea. They're the same size.

Whatever.

On Saturday the 25th, Miss Gabby had her first birthday. I can't believe it's already been a year since this little girl made her appearance.

So BG got to attend her first birthday party! She kind of loved it. I don't think it had anything to do with celebrating her little friend though. More so the old lady who deboed her five seconds after I got there.

Fine with me. I used my free hands to eat cake. And chocolate covered strawberries. And cupcakes.



It took about ten minutes before BG and her bestie Kathryn, found themselves in the big mirror. It kept them occupied for a good five minutes. They thought popping up and seeing themselves was hilarious!

*Apparently I spent the whole day with a fingerprint on my camera lens.. ahem, BG. Did you know those showed up in pictures?!?

The party went kind of late so BG and I left early as I was quickly picking up on the signs of an overtired child. I did manage to snap a quick picture of the three besties before we left...


This past Saturday, we headed out to another birthday party. My childhood friend's little boy turned four so we packed up and headed one town over for his party.

BG thought my necklace was better than party food.


Playing with Mrs. Shannon while the birthday boy opened presents.


All the kiddos.


I wonder if she's too young to have her own DayPlanner?

monster playdate.

A while back, I posted about a shower that I threw for a former co-worker of mine. The clinic that KT and I worked at at the time, was going through a little baby boom while we were employed there. I posted a picture of five of us that were all pregnant and at that shower.

Three of us got together the other night with another former co-worker and her baby for one big 'ol play date.

My friend, Ashley, and her son were visiting from Texas and we wanted to get all the babies together while she was in town. It's so crazy that all of us used to work together and now have babies around the same age. It was so good to spend some time with Ashley and catch up with the other girls, who live around here, but we just don't have the time to hang out that we used to!




All of us- KT & T-bear (7 months), Emma & Mollie (6 months), BG (4 months)and myself, and Ashley & Colton (3.5 months).
I love how my child clearly knows how to work the camera. Obviously she never has pictures taken of herself...

We tried to get a picture of the babies all lined up. Not so easy.






Of course, somehow BG got hit in the face (have you seen those cheeks?! They're everywhere!) and melted down, leading to a chain reaction of melt downs. My child people.

We managed to get a good one of BG & T-bear. T-bear has a little crush on Miss Girl.. Shh...

KT & T-bear.


Ashley & BG- she couldn't wait to hold BG. I think the chubby baby thighs just drew her in.

Colton & I


After KT & Emma left with their kiddos, Ashley and I sat around and caught up some while the kiddos ate. Ashley battles with PCOS and had a hard time getting her little man here. We've seen each other through a lot of heartache to get our babies and it was so nice to sit there with our little babies and see how far we've come. Then we swapped horror labor stories and both gave our reasons on why we only want one! Good laughs there.

It's crazy to hang out with these girls and see how much everyone's lives have changed. I had a great time growing up with them, but honestly? I like this stage of our lives so much more. I can't imagine a better Friday night than hanging out with good friends and amazing babies....

an audition.

It's no secret that schools in the South kind of, well suck. Not every teacher, not every class, but in general, the level of education in the South is not so great. The numbers don't lie.

Unfortunately in my town, they are really, really bad. Most people move to the outlying counties and put their kids in school there. That's what my parents did.

However, Mr. Perfect and I aren't planning on moving outside of the city unless it's out of state, so looks like the little one will be private schooling it come her time.

Which is fine with me. I love the uniforms.

Shallow, yes, but oh so cute.

My friend, KP, has made the same decision for her little one. Well, she had anyway. Then she found out about a magnet school in our town.

She now has the bright idea that our girls will go there. They just have to display an artistic tendency.

Oh brother.

While I can play a mean saxophone, that would be the last of the artistic gene. Mr. Perfect and I are more "bookish". Well he's technological and I'm bookish. If those are words. Point being, we are not the creative, artsy type.

The other night while BG and I were hanging out with KP and Kathryn, we noticed the funniest thing ever. Kathryn has a fascination with playing the keyboard. She was pounding away on the keyboard and every time she would get going, we would hear BG start wailing. She was totally singing!


So maybe there is hope. Or maybe these girls will start their own band and we won't have to worry about any of this.

Kidding.

Kind of.

baby shower numero uno

I had the absolute best time at my first baby shower on Saturday. Could be because I (ok, Baby Girl) got some amazing things. Could be because I was surrounded by my amazing family and close family friends. Or it could be because I really am absolutely loving finally being to the point where I can have a baby shower. I love this whole baby growing thing!

My aunt and my grandma threw the shower for me and they went above and beyond my expectations. The food was A-MAZING. Not surprising at all if you've every eaten my grandmother's cooking. The cake was adorable and the decorations were precious. Even my cutie little grandfather got in there and did some of the cooking. This little girl sure is coming into an awesome family.







We played a few games, both of which I was absolutely horrible at, ate a lot, and then it was gift time. I feel so blessed by the people we have in our lives. We were given clothes, gowns (which I think are way cuter than onesies), a Bumbo seat, a bouncer, her pack-n-play, a jumper, a first bank, a "gym", more clothes, a feeding gift set, her first Bible (awww and it's pink!), and so much more. I'll be writing thank you cards for months! Here's a few pictures of some of the gifts.



I am obsessed with stars. If it has a star on it, I will buy it. Great blanket choice Mom!

Horrible pic, but look at those jeans!



Seriously, the poor girl will never have anything to wear.

Teddy bear bank.






My mom gave me the dress that I came home from the hospital in oh so many years ago. I'm planning on Baby Girl coming home in the same dress. All sentimental and stuff. Must be the Mom bone making an appearance early.

My mom also gave me the blanket my grandmother made for me when I was a baby, to give to Baby Girl. I came home in this blanket as well.

Absolutely perfect shower. I seriously couldn't have asked for a nicer one.


Mr. Perfect's mom, me, and my mom.

With the hostesses- my Aunt P and Grandma.

Us with my family..

His family..

With my best friend since 5th grade- Bean. She was even nice enough to take all kinds of pictures for me. Thanks love!



Us... not too much longer til we're a family of 3! Can't wait!!