Friday, January 16, 2009

Waiting for Caroline


**Artwork by the talented Alieta Casey!!**

The time is here! Can you believe that it's been 9 months? We are anxiously awaiting the impending arrival of our niece any day now!

Since I am SO behind on blogging I thought it was a perfect time to share about Anne's shower weekend that I went out for in December. It's always so wonderful to be back in my old stomping grounds in Birmingham and it was a weekend full of wonderful things!

First, I surprised Anne, and we all know how much I love surprises!

Second, Anne and George made the official announcement of their daughter's name: Caroline Lucille. This Lucille was quite surprised and honored!



Third, we got to help put some final touches on Caroline's nursery ~ it's beautiful! Both grandmother's-to-be and Anne have worked super hard on it!




And, of course, the shower! It was fun to catch up with some Birmingham friends that I haven't seen in too long and see some extended family! Here are a few favorite photos! Enjoy and check back soon for photos of Caroline! We can't wait!

The expecting ornament:



Shower gifts in the family bassinet that mom made a beautiful new covering for:



George's nephew, Lawton:


My cousin Molly's daugther ~ is that my 3rd cousin? Complicated!


My cousins Molly and Miriam with Nellie:


Owl bib! Love it!


Nellie helps Anne open:



Alieta and Anne watch the video that the hostesses made of George answering baby questions:


Grandmother's to be!

5 comments:

joann said...

yay for baby caroline!! can't wait to meet her!!

Kitty Brown said...

What a joyous day -- we can't wait to meet her!!!

Callen and Michael Martin said...

Oh so much fun!!! I have chills....I love Caroline's adorable nursery!!!

PS. My sister-in-law is HOT and TALENTED. wow.

Anonymous said...

Nellie is your second cousin just for the record.

second cousin
n.

1. A child of one's first cousin; a first cousin once removed.

Kate said...

Mary- love the pictures! I have not seen nearly enough from Anne. So excited about baby Caroline! :)