Baby Shower Bonanza Part ME!

Coco and I spent last weekend in Florida on a mini-Spring Break.  The weather was fabulous and it was so nice to get away from the construction zone otherwise known as our home.  I am so thankful that God doesn't give us more than we can handle and He so perfectly orchestrated this trip out of town at the right time.  Another night in the middle of our mess and it might have been more than I could bear.  Oh the sweet, sweet love of Jesus and a girl's parents!  The reason for our trip to the sunshine state was my first baby shower!  My sweet aunt, grandmother and my mom's dear friends were so gracious and kind to host a shower for me and Parker that included all of the wonderful people that watched me grow up.  It was so much fun to see everyone and share our blessing.  We were overwhelmed by all of the wonderful people and gifts - it was too much!  I included a few pictures from the day below!  For those of you who are DYING to see me with child here's your chance...and don't plan on many of these opportunities! :)

Here it is...the side shot.  Don't expect any more.

These were mini carrot cupcakes (my fave) that were scrumptious!

We do love a monogram :)

Isn't this diaper cake so cute?  Made for Parker by his Great-Granny

Our sweet friends from Jacksonville that drove all that way!

Sasha was so sweet to share words of Motherly wisdom

My dear friend, Briana - due in August with TWIN boys!

My fabulous Mom

Thank you so much to Aunt Linda, Granny, Ms. Tina, Mrs. Sweet, Ms. Susie and Ms. Becky for hosting such a fabulous shower!  And thank you Mom and Dad for taking care of your little girl - it was a MUCH needed long weekend away.

Introducing...

Price Andrew Caudell

I was not a very good blogger in December when this little bundle of joy entered into the world so I just had to share him now.  I recently received Jordan's birth announcement and since it is so fabulous it was a great excuse to share him with you!  He is a healthy baby boy and growing like a weed!  He's a great snuggler, too. :)


Isn't he precious? 

Birthday Bash

Coco turned 30 on the 14th of this month and we celebrated with a little get-together at his favorite restaurant, Cantina. Coco's parents and my parents traveled to Birmingham for the occasion! It was a great weekend with family (MC and Dr. Chick came too!) and friends. A few photos from the celebration!

B (Coco's Dad) and Coco

Dr. Chick and MC

Ethan and MC

Jordan, Wes and Jo (Coco's mom)

The Riching women :)

Gdaddy and me

Jared and Mere

Coco, Donnie and William

Kate - admiring my baby bump :)

So I got a little picture happy...I felt the need to document Coco's milestone!

Baby Shower Bonanza Part 3

I have some precious friends expecting and having babies and have been able to share in their baby shower fun over the last six months! About a week and a half ago, I helped host a shower for my sweet friend Ashley. Ashley and Matt are expecting a little girl, Brooklyn Elizabeth, in just three weeks. We had so much fun at her shower and Ashley received some ADORABLE things. I cannot wait to meet Brooklyn! Check out her fabulous nursery!

The beautiful Mommy to be!

Aren't these little cookie favors adorable?

Eleanor hung out with us while she waited on Dr. Dad to pick her up. (Isn't she too cute here with her mom Marlee?)

I HEART these!

Marlee made this fabulous diaper bag for Ashley...I think I need to put in my own order for one!

I also got to make my first baby GIRL diaper cake. It was so much fun finding little girlie things to decorate with. Of course I got some items from MC - a cute little diaper cover and a preppy burp cloth. I also picked up some cute hair bows, frilly socks and passies!

Thanks for letting me share in your joy Ashley!

**Click here for Baby Shower Bonanza Part 1 and Part 2.

Target Tuesday

Birmingham just got a new Super Target and I have been itching to check it out (Note: we have other ST's but this one is NEW - so fresh and so clean clean). Supposedly it is the biggest Target in the U.S. After my first visit, this could be right. Ashley invited me to go with her Saturday morning to see how fabulous it might be. Fabulous it was. Yes, I was the freak taking pictures of random items throughout the store, items not necessarily for sale. I have no shame. And Ashley was a good sport. After we stopped in at Starbucks for a Pumpkin Spice Latte we were off to wander aimlessly through the aisles. I think we were there for at least 2 hours. A few pictures that captured our fun...

Yep, I took a picture of the buggies (no squeaks!). Yes, buggies. I live in the South - deal with it.

$8 earrings - lurve it.

Um, I don't think I can pull off these rain boots, but aren't they cute for less than $30?

I loved this jacket - but I picked up the wrong size and had trouble getting out of it!

Doesn't Ashley look adorable - with her baby bump?!

Christmas time! Their decor is out in all its red and green glory. I loved these kissing balls.

Don't you need some furry friends?

Isn't this Mercury Glass Candle Holder for $30 beautiful!

I can think of no better way to spend my Saturday morning (thanks Ash!). By the way, I am on the hunt for some fabulous leggings. And nope, I didn't find any at Target - I looked, trust me. Yes, I am taking the plunge. I cannot find a pair in my size that I like (I want the cotton kind with NO sheen). Any suggestions from my fellow leggin' sportin' bloggers?

Roll Tide!

Coco and I went to Alabama's homecoming football game in Tuscaloosa on Saturday night. Our friends, Brooke and William, were so nice to invite us! We had a great time even with the chilly weather. I think the temp during the game dipped between 40 and 45 degrees. The Tide rolled over South Carolina in a 20-6 win. I had never been to an Alabama game, let alone an SEC game and it was so much fun to root for a team with at least 90,000 other screaming fans. Brooke has become quite the veteran at these games and we scouted out a good shaker before we went in. I was convinced my arm was going to be sore from so vigorously "cheering" with my shaker...apparently I don't know my own strength. :)

Kiki and Coco

Our stadium entrance - it is a HUGE place!

Brooke and Kiks

The only picture I could get of William - he is an intense fan :)

And thankfully Georgia Tech beat Virginia Tech (Go Jackets!) so Coco was a happy camper all the way around! Thank you Finneys for having us come along!

Baby Shower Bonanza Part 2

I mentioned here that there are many fabulous women in my life expecting little bundles of joy. This past weekend I had the opportunity to help host a baby shower for my friend, Jordan. Her and her husband are expecting a baby boy in December so it was time to shower them with gifts! We had a great time visiting (and eating) and watching Jordan open all of the precious baby items. We can't wait to meet Price Andrew!

Oh! And MC came into town for the occasion - so much fun to spend time with my sister! And Kate and Ethan stopped by for a bit - what a trooper!

Mommy and Me

A diaper cake for Jordan (and Price)

Leah - the hostess with the mostess! Her house is beautiful!

MC and Little Ethan - two of my favorite people!

Jordan had LOTS of presents to unwrap

Such beautiful things

Um, so Kiki was a little preoccupied...

We had a great time and just two more months before Price makes his debut!

***For Baby Shower Bonanza Part 1, click here.