Elon Homecoming and Suprise Shower!

The weekend of Oct. 24 was Homecoming at ELON! Can you believe it has been 5 years?? Many of my college friends were able to make the trek to Elon and I am so glad! It was a rainy game day but it didn't dampen the mood!

At the game... E-L-O-N, Elon Elon Elon!

As the weekend wrapped up Rory, Jill, Vycki, and I made plans to meet up at Mimi's cafe for what I thought was just breakfast. Little did I know, my girls had been scheming for weeks, planning a surprise shower for me! Since I thought I was just meeting some of my closest friends for breakfast I pulled my hair back and threw on some clothes. When I got there... boy was I surprised! There sat Robin, Jen, Jill, Katie (plus Anthony and Christopher), Rory (plus Dagny), Jill, Vycki, Megan, and Tanya at an adorable table set with baby friendly mimosa's and my sweet baby boys' name. We enjoyed a delicious meal and tore into some gifts for the new arrival! It was a perfect ending to a fabulous weekend! I am truly blessed to have such amazing friends. I love you girls!

20 week baby bump

Bennett is halfway baked... 20 weeks down and 20 more to go! The time is flying by and it is time to get serious about this nursery decorating. Stay tuned for pics along the way...

The backyard improvements!

So we love spending time outside and have had big plans for the backyard. Well, I think we are finished for the most part. Considering there was no patio or landscaping when we moved in here 2 and a half years ago... not too bad!

The arbor, fence, walkway with new landscaping, and the fire pit (Cooper had to get in on the action).

New Belly Picture!

Here is the baby belly at 16 weeks!

Fall is in the air!!

Eli roasting, aka burning marshmallows...

Cooper chowing down....yummy!

Logan and Lucas enjoying the pit!



My boys...

So, I think we are close to finishing the backyard! This summer and fall we have added a fence, arbor, fountain, landscaping, and a fire pit. The pit is my favorite part! Scott has worked so very hard to make me happy. We decided Sunday evening was the perfect autumn night to christen the fire pit with S'MORES! Julie and her boys, Cooper and Eli, came over, along with Davey, Natalie, Tanya, Greg, Logan, and Lucas. Every one had a great time!

Belly Pics

Look for week 16 very soon...

Here I am at 12 weeks, not sure if it is considered a baby bump yet or not...

Belated Congrats to Rory and Joe!!

Dagny Arlene Richardson, born Sept. 5, 2009 at 11:32 pm. 6 lbs. 3 oz. 20 in. long. She is absolutely precious and I can't wait to meet her in person on Oct. 23rd.