Drew's 1st Birthday

We had so much fun at Uncle Matt & Aunt Kellie's house for Drew's 1st birthday party. Uncle Matt grilled hamburgers & hotdogs. Drew ate his first hotdog & boy did he like it!!

We had so much fun decorating everything John Deere!! It was so cute!!

Drew loved his egg-free chocolate cupcake with homemade buttercream icing!! You should have seen the look on his face. It was like..."where has this been my whole life?!"

He was given way too many gifts!! No child should ever get so many gifts, but he loved each & every one. He held every gift & smiled...and wanted to just play with each one.

I decorated his cake all by my lonesome...I was very proud!!

It was a great family reunion. The only times we've ever had both sides of my family together has been for me & my brother's separate weddings. Everyone had a great time!!

We won't do this for every birthday, just his first. So, I'm glad it was so much fun!! I wish I could post all the photos, but here are some highlights. I even included some video.

Birthday Favors

I have really gone back & forth for what to give as birthday favors at Drew's birthday party. Usually, you give the other kids a goodie bag of little favors. I've even been to a few lately....that even though there were not many kids, you still got the kiddy bag (crayons, toy, bubbles, etc). I'm not sure most adults appreciate that though. So, since no other kids will be there this weekend. I've been struggling to think of what to do.
Friday- I finally made a plan.
Saturday - I purchased my materials.
Sunday - I executed it.


























































Items Used:
1x6 lumber
sanding blocks
paint (John Deere© green & yellow)
2 foam paint brushes
steel wire
plastic frames (remove back magnet)
Liquid Nails© (bonding adhesive)
Yellow Ribbon
Kodak© glossy photo paper

Tools Used:
Miter Saw (cut lumber into preferred lengths)
Drill (to drill holes for wire)
pliers (to bend wire)
wire cutters (to cut wire)
scissors

Drew's Arrival

Most of you know already, but I have neglected to post yet......that Drew Thomas Keeney arrived November 20th at 7:14pm. He was 7lbs 8 oz & 18 inches long.

We can't express how wonderful it is to have our little boy finally here. He is no longer an ED... The doctor even let David look to announce whether it was a girl or a boy!! David was such a wonderful support through all the labor & delivery. Also my friends Anna & Margaret were a good team to have with me through it all.

Drew is the most beautiful baby ever!! I know I'm prejudiced, a bit. I promise though...he's PERFECT!! Get a look at all that red hair!!

Here's a few pictures to enjoy!!

T-Minus 12 days.....

T-minus 12 days……and hopefully, counting down!! We are both so ready to have this baby!!

FYI- If I hear another person tell me to ENJOY my sleep now…. I will go postal!!! I’m barely getting any sleep at all. Plus, I get up EVERY hour to use the restroom. So, either you don’t remember what it is like at 9 ½ months pregnant OR you have no idea what you’re talking about…….and I will seriously have “A Come Apart”!!

We’ve been staying pretty active….lots of walking, etc. Plus, a lot of spicy food here lately too. So, we’re doing all that we can without medical intervention to hurry this baby along. However, I think it’s settled in for a “long winter’s nap…”

Now that we’re officially considered “Full-term”……we would like to see this baby arrive sooner rather than later.

We’ll try to keep everyone “posted”!!

House Shower

Well, I have to admit.....I have a wonderful set of girlfriends that threw me yet another shower. This one was over brunch at our house. So, it was nice for everyone to be able to see the nursery.

I just want to thank my dearest friend, Anna, for being there for me at all these events. I can't tell you how nice it is to have someone to be there no matter where life takes you. She's seen me in my best & worst moments...& yet she's still here. Usually only family sticks with you the way she has. I've had seasons of great friendships. However, she takes the cake!! Thanks Anna!!


It was so great for my arc friend, Anne, to come from Tuscaloosa for the event.


Thank you to the wonderful hostesses: Catherine Haycraft, Jeana Bell, Fisher Fleming & Bonnie Perry(who made the beautiful cake!!)

Family Shower

My family threw us a wonderful little shower at my grandmother's church in Goodman, MS on November 1st. It was so great to get together with everyone. I'm sorry.....my camera died & I didn't get very many pictures. My cousin, Amanda, took some great ones I'm sure (she's our resident photographer)...I'll have to get on facebook to grab them, but for now...here are a few of our highlights!!

Thanks to the hostesses:
My sister-in-law: Kellie Rone Cauthen
My two aunts: Sharon Cauthen & Patti Hardacre

Thank you for all the hard work & energy!! I love you all!!

Maternity Photos

Here's a link to our maternity photos! We had them done by a wonderful photographer here in Tupelo last Friday. It was so much fun!!

The wind was going crazy. I was surprised any of them really turned out! We had fun goofing off around town with Stephanie!




http://www.stephanierhea.com/keeney/

Church Baby Shower

My church, Verona First Baptist, through me a HUGE shower last Sunday, Oct 25th. Here's just a few highlights!!


They even had a baby cake...with our "colors"!! Too cute!!


The lovely hostesses!! They rock!!

Of course, my friend - Anna - came to be with me!! She's my oldest & dearest friend!! She's even promised to hold my hand at the hospital. Now THAT'S a good friend!






The hard part was sorting & finding a home for all the goodies. Yeah, I know...it's a hard life! j/k..... It was a fabulous day!! Thank you everyone for all the wonderful things & memories. You are too generous!!

Nursery

The nursery is finally coming together.

I wanted to share a few pictures of our rocking chair that arrived on Saturday. The craftsman that made it, hand delivered it. The frame is black walnut & the rest of the wood is a combination of 9 different species. There is not an ounce of stain on this chair...the wood is just oiled. It feels like butter!! If you are in town, come by & sit in this chair. You'll never want to get out of it!! LOL

I love how Logan matches the nursery!!

Surprise!!.....it's a Shower!!

A few of the girls at work threw me a surprise baby shower Thursday!! I was shocked... these girls could easily be in espionage. I didn't have a clue, & they had been planning a while.



A special thanks to the hostesses: Elizabeth, Debi, and Margaret!!

And Thank You to the rest of my co-workers at JBHM that made the time so special!!



Only 4 weeks to go!!