Catching Up. . . . .

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. . . in more ways than one.
(watching Dancing With the Stars at lunch - Rory LOVES the music!)
It's been so long since I really blogged I don't really know where to start, so I think you'll just get the abbreviated version.

Friday night our friends came over, and the kids had so much fun playing. Camden would "play" the piano and Emily would dance ballet. Emily would "play" the piano for him, and he would dance (not sure what style!). Rory was pretty infatuated with Andrew, the baby. She thought he was a doll and kept trying to pick him up and give him the pacifier. It was so cute!

Saturday we had pictures with Angie, I had a manicure, pedicure and haircut, which was fun. My parents arrived Saturday night and stayed until Wednesday morning. Camden especially enjoyed himself with Grandpa, who played endless games of softball with him. We went to the park on Monday, to Opry Mills on Tuesday. Wednesday was Rory's doctor's appointment.

Our church had a shower for Rory, and it was so fun. She loved opening the presents and showing everyone the pretty dresses and toys. I think her favorite was the cute little apron she received and the camera. She walked around saying, "cheese" all afternoon. My favorite gift was the spa gift card I received from my friends Shelly and Mayme.

Rory and I made a trip to the grocery store this morning, and I want to try to start getting this house back in order this afternoon. Brian is off work tomorrow, and we're all very excited about that! If it's nice, we might try a trip to the zoo.

And that's the last 6 days in a nutshell.

Comments

Anonymous said…
I can't believe you forgot to put that you talked to me almost every single day!!!! :) Just kidding!
love you guys,
B
12:21 PM
Anonymous said…
I wondered where the beautful Rory was!
7:55 AM
Mayme said…
Ok, so how to you decide which of the pictures to choose? I hope you have a special budget set up just for pictures of the kids. Missed walking with you this week, maybe next week!
9:23 AM
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