Counting Down

Well, things have been interesting over the last few months. As our due date continues to grow closer, we continue to find more things that need to be accomplished around the house, as well as things that we want to do outside of the house.

Since we were not going to be here for Suzie's 30th birthday, we went away to north Georgia to a cabin for Labor Day weekend. We had a great time relaxing, playing games and just hanging out. Of course Rian out did himself with each meal he prepared. Suzie also agreed to take our maternity pictures that weekend, and we could not have picked a more beautiful place to capture such an amazing time of our lives. Suzie did a great job, especially since I told her we were not taking any pictures of my bare belly; but I guess she got me back when she told me that I was going to get in the creek fully dressed to take some pictures! Looking back, it was probably not a great idea, but the pictures turned out terrific. It is so great to have a professional photographer as a friend; I am sure people say the same thing about having a professional chef as a friend too!



We went to Taylor and Samantha's wedding in Baltimore on September 11th, yeah I flew at about 35 weeks pregnant and survived an entire weekend at the wedding, including staying out with partying with the wedding party, we the groomsmen until 5am the night before the wedding. What was I thinking?! Both Samantha and Taylor looked so happy; it was a great location, beautiful surroundings and weather.

We thought that would be our last big event before giving birth, but my family and friends had a baby shower in store for me the next weekend. Q and Suzie threw such a terrific baby shower, especially in light of me not wanting one at all! I was able to see so many people and catch up with them since getting together with people I don't work with has been tough lately. Thank you to everyone!

Also that weekend, my dad worked his butt off getting the nursery ready for us to set up. It was sure a tough job and we GREATLY appreciate all of his hard work. We would not have been able to do it without his help or that of my mothers. Over the course of the weekend, the nursery got painted, many items were purchased and replaced around the house and lots of excited family members spent time together. Rian's mom and sister were also in town that weekend for the shower, but as it turned out Rian had a cooking event that weekend too! He did a demo at Live Healthy and Thrive Summer Social with Marvin Woods.


It seems like EVERY waking moment that we are not working, we are either setting up something for the baby's arrival, such as finding a pediatrician, or putting something together for the nursery. It is a good thing that Rian actually likes following the picture directions to get everything put together correctly. Here are some pictures. I will try to get some more posted as we add things.