There, I mentioned that I played a key role in transporting Em between Arkansas and North Carolina. The problem with having a baby shower a thousand miles from your house is how terribly expensive it would be to check all of your luggage if you flew all the presents home. :) So, she flew home one way, and we had a road trip back! Can I remind you that she was 35-36 weeks pregnant at the time! While most of you might be feeling sorry for me, I want you to know RIGHT NOW that this trip was very fun. What better way to catch up with a long-distance friend than spending 15 hours in a car together?!
1004 miles - 14:48 to go! :) |
In all seriousness, we had an ALMOST flawless drive, and a lot of great talks and laughs. We even drove a teensy bit out of the way to stop at The Cheesecake Factory before the last little leg of the drive.
Another perk of my chauffeuring duties was getting to spend a week on the Carolina coast, helping one of my very best friends prepare her home for baby. I took one day to drive to the coast and walk the beach while Em was at work. The ocean was calling my name. :)
The BIGGEST project we needed to tackle while I was there, was putting the final paint on Hannah's walls. Momma Emily's idea for colorful squares on the wall came to life throughout the week!
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Then came the paint!!! And before long............ |
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We had it all finished and furniture in! |
AND, one last thing to share. I made Miss Hannah a very special present. I have always wanted to make a quilt, of any kind. I know they involve a lot of time and energy, but I came across an alternative to a fancy quilt *RAG QUILT!* and decided I would start there. So, with some cute, girly fabric I had laying around the house, I decided to make Hannah Mae a rag quilt to give as a special present from Bear. It turned out so much cuter than I ever imagined it!! I will definitely be making more of these in the future.
Finally, look who showed up to snuggle into this quilt!!! Hannah arrived QUICKLY the day after Thanksgiving! A Black Friday Baby. She is little, but very healthy and VERY loved. Such a beauty.
Congratulations, again, Tim and Emily. I can't wait for you to have Tim home and holding his sweet little girl. I have such admiration for military parents who start their parenting days in such a challenging way, and somehow, with such grace. I love you.