Babies and Celebrations

Blessing seem to be plentiful these days in the baby department!!! This is a fruitful season for families expecting little ones! We got to do a lot of celebrating this week!!!

We got to help host a couples baby shower for Liz & Grant Huffaker. It was at the home of Kim & Dale Hicks. Here is the food table and pretty hydrangeas.

The parents in waiting....Liz and Grant!
They have decided on a name "Lily Jean Huffaker"
...estimated due date is Oct. 6th

Lana and I are excited about our babies on the way too!!!
Our baby girl is due Aug 23rd, Lana's baby girl is due Oct. 4th

We didn't let Grant and Liz off easy at the shower....we all wanted to see their parenting skills...so, they had to play some games...

here they are in a race to change a dirty diaper and then redress the baby. They are gloved and goggled up!

Kim and Dale had such a pretty house. I came home wanting to paint because she had so many fun and different colors throughout her house. I took a picture of this just because it was so pretty. In their living room they had the mantle and the wainscoting painted a cool turquoise color that looked SO GOOD!!! Neat Idea!

Becky and Megan

Congrats Lauren & Matt (and sibs...Davis & Haley)!
Welcome "Allie Marie Sanders"
born on Thursday (June 23rd) 6#1oz
She made her appearance after 1 push!!!!!!
Amazing! She was ready!

Got to hold the precious little lady!

Milla had fun swimming and eating watermelon with her two little stud boyfriends in their matching Hurley board shorts!! So cute!!! *Asher, Milla & Will*

Asher climbed up in Milla's chair to give her a sweet send-off kiss when we were leaving!!

We celebrated a late Father's Day with Brandon's family at J. Alexanders on Friday.
Here is a picture with Aunt Kelli and Uncle Brian!

Mrs. and Mr. Crim

Fun In the Sun

MILLA
Milla's friend Haley just turning 2 and at her party they got to play in pools and on a slip and slide. They took a quick break for some birthday cake and ice cream. Milla is allergic to eggs...so, no cake for her-but thank goodness she likes ice cream so much--she doesn't even notice the cake is missing!

Pool day with friends
Harrison, Milla, and Hudson

It was great to beat the heat in the pool. Jill invited us over to her parents pool for swimming and lunch! We are thankful we got to spend the morning together because we just found out that Chanler, Ander, Marshall, and Harrison are moving to Charlotte this summer!!!
We will miss them!
*Chan&Harrison, Me&Milla, Jill&Hudson*

Hank is SUCH a sweet pup and is SO patient with Milla!!! She likes to make him meals and cook for him!!

The birthday girl
How can Bree already be 1 year old?

Kriya and Beau hosted an awesome party for Bree at the Atlanta Country Club pool. The only thing that didn't cooperate was the weather!! They had everything set up so cute and had so many adorable little details...pictures and decorations. But, as soon as the party began, so did the thunder...so, by the lifeguard's orders no one was allowed in the pool! It was hard for the kids to stay out of the inviting pool---but, after it down-poured there were plenty of puddles that the kids got to splish and splash in and make their own fun....so, despite the weather--a good time was had by all!!!

Milla getting to enjoy a juice box treat with some buddies close to her age...
*Celie, Millie Kate & Milla*

The Benich Family
Bree didn't let the thunder and lightning get in the way of getting to taste cake for the first time!!

Kriya made these REALLY GOOD treats....cake on a stick!

* Milla and Grandpa Dunnington reading*
There is a sweet book written by Billy Crystal for his granddaugther called "I Already Know I Love You"--my Dad sent it to me before Milla was born and even recorded himself reading it on a CD---so, she listens to it ALL the time--but an even better treat is getting to have him read it to her in person!!!

Milla likes to show her great grandma (Granny Girl) all the photo albums every time she comes to visit!

Milla and her Hippo

Salads,Ice Cream & Relaxing

We went to spend the afternoon with my Mom in College Park and she made us a delicious lunch. She makes a spinach salad that I LOVE!!!! Here is the recipe....
Spinach, chopped up boiled egg, crumbled crispy bacon, toasted almonds, and the dressing is:
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup oil
3 Tbs. sugar
3 Tbs. Ketchup
2 Tbs. vinegar
1 small chopped onion (optional)
Thanks to the tip from my friend Lauren we learned about the free ice cream at Brusters! If you have a little one under 40 inches tall...they can get a free mini cone!!! Milla enjoyed taking advantage of that deal. She loves ice cream-- she is constantly asking for "cream".

Dad and Daughter

We got to see some old friends (Casey & Ann Marie) that we hadn't seen in a while and although it was their first time to meet, Milla and Macy had FUN playing together!

Milla gets really cuddly after bath time at night-just before bed. Here is a picture of her and Brandon kicking back and relaxing!!! Cozy!

The Pulfrey Family Visit

Alan & Jill Pulfrey--along with their sweet little ones Aaron (2.5 years) and Mary Brooks (6 months) came to visit last weekend! They traveled in from Nashville. Alan and Brandon were roommates at Auburn.

Mary Brooks truly smiled the whole time! You always hear that 2nd born children have to learn how to be laid back...and she sure was. She was so go-with-the-flow and HAPPY!

Milla and Aaron spent a lot of time serenading us! It was adorable. This picture caught them in the middle of "If You're Happy and You Know It" and they were motioning..."then your face will surely show it!"
We decided to venture out and go on a little hike. We went to a small local mountain in Cumming called Sawnee Mountain. We were about half way up when a guy headed down that was trail running tripped over a root and broke his ankle right in front of us! Within 5 seconds his ankle/lower leg was twice its normal size. We actually heard the crack! There was no way he could make it back down. He couldn't put any pressure on it--so, Brandon and Alan carried him down the mountain. At first they just supported him by the shoulders--but by the end they physically picked him up and carried him!! As sad as the situation was--it was a little bit of a funny sight to see because not only were they carrying the guy but Alan had Mary Brooks in the Baby Bjorn carrier on his chest!! In this picture you can see them from a distance.

Jill and I continued to the top with the toddlers. Everyone had skinned knees and wanted to be carried...but we finally made it and the beautiful view was worth it! Here is handsome Aaron!

Here is Milla- proud to be a the top!
Once Brandon and Alan dropped off the injured guy to his parents at the bottom they turned right around and did a speed hike to the top to meet us. They got a serious workout that day!

Baby Girl on the way's first trip to the top of a mountain!

Brandon saw on the computer that they were going to be playing bluegrass music at a restaurant in Dahlonega...so we thought it would be neat to drive up and look around in the cute shops in the downtown square...

We arrived in Dahlonega at 5:45pm on Sunday evening...we weren't aware that basically the whole city closes down at 6!!!! So, we had just enough time to go in 1 shop...the General Store to buy some rock candy and get a jar of jam! Here is Milla taking care of Mary Brooks!

Alan & Brandon

Mia's Party and More April Fun

Mia Lynn Clark turned ONE!!! Her party attire consisted of a cupcake appliqued onesie topped with a pretty pale pink, frilly tutu like skirt! She was decked out as the lady of honor!

The Clark Family
Will*Mia*Blakeley

The party was so much fun...they
had activities everywhere...food, cupcake decorating, bubbles, play set with a slide, sidewalk chalk, and a pool. So, the little ones were running everywhere. We were able to slow Milla and Elizabeth Grace down for just a second to snap this shot!
*Becky ("Aunt B"), Me&Milla, Allison&Elizabeth Grace*
Blakeley...hostess and mother the new 1 year old!
Laura and Blakeley
(Laura is an awesome interior designer and she is expanding her business...check out her website... http://lauragreenthesimplesophisticate.blogspot.com/ - she has short clip youtube videos that give tips on decorating and design) AND (Blakeley has an awesome new website for her eclectic photography that is FANTASTIC too.... http://www.blakeleylynn.com/ )

The Fischer Family
Mark*Elizabeth Grace*Allison

The Dasher Family
Lance*Max*Brittany

Milla's friend Haley came over to play. Milla and Haley are a little less than 2 months apart (Haley was born in June, Milla in August) and now they will both have little sisters born a little less than 2 months apart! (Haley's sister Allie Marie is due July 4th, and Milla's sister ?name undecided? is due August 23rd)

like Father like Daughter!
Brandon and I were talking in the kitchen--he was leaning against the counter with his feet and arms crossed- without prompting- Milla walked up beside him-leaned on the counter-and crossed her feet and arms (with a grin on her face!)

At about 8:15pm this is what it looks like off the porch...we don't have a direct shot of the sunset..but this is just as beautiful and relaxing!

My Redeemer Lives!!!

We had a WONDERFUL Easter!

We got to spend time with each of our families. Sometimes we run around and try to see everyone on the same day...which can get quite hectic because everyone lives about an hour away...but this year we spent a different day of the weekend with each family! It worked out great!

On Friday we went to Cartersville to visit with my Dad and Grandma Dunnington.
Here is Milla checking out the neighbor's cows.

*Dad, Milla, Brandon*
we took a walk and Milla walked over a mile! She never tires! She can go, go,go!

Milla is up for Ring around the Rosy anytime. She was thrilled that her Grandpa and GREAT Grandma"Granny Girl" wanted to play! And YES, even Granny Girl fell all the way to the ground when they sang "we all fall down!" what a good sport!!!

On Saturday we went to College Park to have dinner and spend the night with my Mom and Cappie at the "bluebird"(as they refer to their house). We had fun taking an evening stroll around their pretty neighborhood.

Milla taking time to smell the roses on Easter morning before heading to church at Church of the Apostles for a super Easter service. They sang "My Redeemer Lives" to start things off...perfect for the day!!!

On Sunday we went to East Cobb to be with Mr. & Mrs. Crim, Brian&Kelli, and Brandon's Grandmother & Granddaddy at the Crim's house. We had a delicious lunch and watched Milla gather Easter eggs in the front yard! They just refinished a high chair and a sweet little rocking chair that Milla was trying out and gave her approval!