Milestones: Grammie turns 50!

Actually, she is not 50 yet...mom turns 50 on June 12th, but since Trent is due June 8th and Edie is due June 18th, we were not sure what the family would be doing on June 12th. So....we planned a surprise party for mom on Memorial Day weekend. She was so surprised and it was so great seeing her so happy and surrounded by her family. Happy Birthday Mom!

Waiting on Grammie.

Surprise!

She is in shock!

Hugs from Hallie!

Hugs from Violet!

Mom went around and hugged all the guests.

Mom with her mom and sisters.

Happy Birthday Mom!

Milestones: Violet's First Haircut!

First haircut...on Mom's lap!

Thank goodness for the sucker they gave her!

Well folks, it was finally time for V to get her first haircut! At almost 21 months old, we had enough locks to get a trim. Since then, her hair has been growing like crazy! It looks like she will have Wes' hair color, but it will be thick like her mom's. After the haircut, we went and had a fun dinner at All Aboard, the new restaurant in LR where a train drops the food off at your table. Vi loved it and talked about it for days! We will definitely be going back for more fun.

All aboard! Choochoo brought us our food.

Violet loved watching the train!

Holiday Hooplah: Happy Mother's Day!

Mother's Day was absolutely wonderful. I got to sleep in till 9 (a miracle!) and Vi and Wes made me a fabulous breakfast. They also bought me a gorgeous ring and some delicious chocolates. After afternoon naps, we went to the Zoo and had so much fun. Violet took some flowers in memory of Mary, the elephant that passed away earlier that week. In was a special day. Hope all mom's had a wonderful day!

Violet and Mommie at the zoo!

Leaving flowers in memory of Mary.

Taking the flowers to Mary's memorial.

Social Events: NWA BABY SHOWER!

My fabulous friends in northwest Arkansas threw Edie a wonderful baby shower the weekend after Easter. My friend Angela and I have really reconnected in our adult years and I treasure her friendship. She introduced me to Mischelyn and Susan, who are so wonderful and have the best spirits and who co-hosted the awesome shower! Top it off with my TWO best friends growing up, Beth and Natalie, and my bff from PT school, Britt and it was a fabulous afternoon. Of course, I missed the gals that could not make it, but it was a fab shower. Love all my NWA friends and miss you lots! I am so lucky!

All of the gals!

The Triple Threat together again!

Katie and Violet cooking in the kitchen.

Delicious cake made by Susan, the best chef in the world!

The fabulous food (by Susan) and gorgeous decor by Misch and Angela!

Violet and Andrew sharing some Smarties.

Swimming at the hotel..Violet loved the pool.

In the pool!

Holiday Hooplah: Happy Easter!

Easter was fun as well after the shower on Saturday. Violet was all about Easter egg hunting which was both fun and funny. She is such a joy. We think she is going to be a fabulous big sister to Edie. She is getting excited and that is making it so much fun! Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter with family and friends.

What did the Easter Bunny leave?

Here it is! The practice round of Easter egg hunting.

Looking for more eggs.

Found another! She was a quick learner.

With Uncle Michael at Mamaw's.

On the hunt for eggs...filled with candy!

Found one!

Thanks Grammie!

And another...she was a pro!

Social Events: Family Shower at Oak Street Bistro.

Mom and Dad threw Serena and I a fabulous family (and some bff's) shower at Oak Street Bistro in Conway. It was WONDERFUL and we were so blessed being "showered" with wonderful things for Trent and Edie. Violet and Hallie had a blast as well! Thanks Grammie and Popi!

The cake! Made by Mamaw Nancy and has two familiar bellies on it :).

Grammie will you please open our new duckies!

The guests...fabulous family and friends!

Momma's to be....again!

Easter goodies from Grammie and Popi!

Babymoon 2: Grand Cayman Island!

Wes and I had a wonderful Babymoon 2 in Grand Cayman Island. Our friends and really other family, Ruth and Charlie let us crash at their gorgeous condo and we had such a relaxing time. Lots of sleep was needed to gear up for the arrival of Edie with the energetic pairing of Miss Violet. Edie will be here very, very soon! Violet had a blast at Grammie and Popi's and probably did not even notice we were gone for a week :). Hope you enjoy the photos of fun!

The Beautiful Beach!

Can't hardly see him but Wes is snorkeling.

Gorgeous sunset view from the condo patio.

Fun at the Turtle Farm!

Turtle love.

Yes, I have been to Hell.

Blue iguana at the Queen's Botanical Garden.

Beach view from the condo.

Back in the states...Vi checking books out at the library.

Loving her ice cream cone!

Such a little ham!

Chalk drawing..one of her favorite things to do!

Picking up catfish with Popi!

Beach fun and a milkshake with Grammie!

Had a blast burying her feet in the sand.

Bear got to drive the boat!

Corn dog and cheetos...what a feast!