Sunday, November 28, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

This Thanksgiving, we didn't travel to Northeast Arkansas like we usually do.  My doctor said I couldn't travel farther than 2 hours away just in case baby Elle decided to make her appearance.  So on Thanksgiving day we went to Mountain Home to have lunch with Corey's family.  It was great as always and it was really good to see everyone.  We stayed for only 4 hours and then headed back home.

On Saturday, my dad came up to Rogers to celebrate Thanksgiving with us.  We had a Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the fixings!  I couldn't help as much as I'd like because I couldn't stand up for too long.  My sister-in-law was sick also so she couldn't do much either.  My brother and Corey pretty much prepared everything.  It was so good!  I was really impressed with their skills in the kitchen!




We also got to watch the Razorbacks beat LSU!  Yay!  Go Hogs!


Here's an updated belly pic!  We're so ready for Elle to get here!

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Delta Dinner / shower

Every month there are a few girls from my pledge class that get together and have dinner.  It's a really nice to see these girls so I always try my best to make our get togethers.  This month they surprised me with a little baby shower at Table Mesa.  I was so surprised to see all the pink decorations! Thanks girls for the celebration and for going in together and getting us our high chair and other goodies!

Paragould Shower

Every time a person in our family gets married or has a baby my family (more specifically my aunts) hosts a shower for them.  The shower had been scheduled for a month or so but after my Popo passed away I assumed it would be cancelled.  My aunts insisted on having the shower after all.  It was really nice to spend so much time with family that week.  We all needed to spend time together and it was a happy way to end the weekend.

The hostesses:  Aunt Melinda, Aunt Lisa, Aunt Karen, and Aunt Judy

Beautiful blanket Momo made for Elle.

Thanks Aunt Karen for the cute diaper bag!

An "Elle" wreath that my cousin Kersten made.  Love it!

My cousins on the Ellington side:
Mallory, Meredith, Lucy, myself, Kersten, Ashley, and April

Chloe or Maggie (I'm not sure she's a twin) taking a picture of her big sister Emerson. How cute!

The ladies on the Riggs side: Kelley, Aunt Jean, myself, mom, Aunt Barbara holding Jenna Brooke, and Stacy

Kathy  had ordered a diaper cake for us filled with toys, receiving blankets, hats, and socks for the Paragould shower.  Since we had to rush out of town, it was not ready in time for the shower.  She surprised us with it when we came through Mountain Home on our way back to Rogers.  
Thanks for the diaper cake Mimi and Grandpa!



I also have to wish my sweet husband a Happy Birthday!  His birthday was on Thurs, November 4th but with baby stuff and family stuff he did not get the celebration that he deserves!  We finally went to dinner this Friday (a week later) and celebrated.  I love you very much and cannot imagine life without you.  You are a great husband and I know you will be a great daddy! Love you!


Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Popo's trip to Heaven

On Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 my grandpa Ellington (Popo) joined God's Kingdom.  He was a husband, father of 5, grandfather of 12, and a great-grandfather of 14.  We will miss him so much!  I know he is up above spending time with his brothers Cotton and Alton and singing with the Big choir!  That makes me smile!


We love you Popo!

Wednesday, November 3rd my community group gave me a small baby shower.  I have really been blessed by having these girls in my life.  They are all wonderful women who encourage me and I really enjoy spending time with them!  Thanks girls!




They all went in and got us our Pack and Play!!!