Monday, May 30, 2011

Cameron's Wedding!

Brinley, Karl, and I got to go on ANOTHER trip to Nashville this weekend to be a part of Cameron's wedding!  Here are some highlights from the trip:
Cameron, the BEAUTIFUL bride!!

Family pic!

Belle Meade Country Club--Beautiful Venue for Reception

Bridesmaids

Karl and Emily at the Reception
Cameron and Duncan, the newly weds!

Bridesmaids with the Bride!


THANK YOU MIMI!  Brinley came along for the ride, but not the wedding
events.  Mimi was incredibly kind to watch our little Mae for us in Nashville.  Brinley had
a FABULOUS time--and we did too knowing she was in such good hands.

I had a fun weekend getting some girl (grown-up girl) time and couple time, but I have to
admit, I REALLLLLY missed hanging out with Brinley every second of the day.
We're glad to be home safe and sound, and I'm happy to be back to my full time job!
Congrats to Cameron and Duncan Fort!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

4 Months!

Brinley is 4 Months and just as sweet as ever!  Enjoy the many pictures below!





We decided to get Brinley a bumbo.  She loves to sit up--although
she can't do it by herself yet.  This helps support her, and she
loves feeling like a big girl.


Brinley loves parties.  As long as she gets to eat, sleep, and play,
she has a great time meeting new friends! 

Enjoying seeing Mimi at Jane and Hodie's wedding party.
Family pic!

I feel like this is just a classic "baby pose"

Loving her toes :).

Brinley LOVES this new toy. 

Looks a little "over-stimulating," but it's just the way Brinley likes it!


It is really fun to see Brinley grow each month.  I'm excited to see what she'll be like month 5, but for now, Karl and I are LOVING every day with our little Mae!

Friday, May 13, 2011

Girl's Week!

With Karl gone to Los Angeles this week, we decided to have a fun-filled girl's week!  Here are some of the fun things we did!  We had fun, but we sure missed Dad!  Can't wait for him to return tomorrow!
Helping Mommy with the laundry!

funny faces!


Reading a postcard from Dad

This was "before" the shopping trip to Knoxville.  Too bad I didn't
get an "after" shot...she wasn't quite as happy.  Brinley learned
that shopping is fun, but HARD work!

We decided to have a fashion show and play dress-up.  She enjoyed trying on all her different shoes and clothes that she doesn't get to wear on a daily basis!

Loving the tutu!





Ready for the beach!


Acting silly!


Movie star pose!
Hurry home Dad!

Friday, May 6, 2011

3 Months!

Brinley Mae is 3 months!  Technically, she's 15 weeks and we think around 13 1/2 or 14 pounds.  Everyone said this would be a fun age, and of course they were right (although every minute has been fun)!  It seems like every day Brinley does something new, and it's really exciting to watch.  She's a very happy, special little girl!

In case you're wondering, her bow is not velcrowed...she has
enough hair to hold it in.





Probably Brinley's favorite place to sleep--her swing.
We call her our "big girl" now because I simply say
goodnight in her crib, and she goes right to sleep....
don't know how we got so lucky with that, but she just
decided one day she could put herself to sleep on her own :).
We'll see how long that phase lasts...

Brinley's grabbing things!!  This is so exciting!  She loves to grab things on her play mat, but
will also grab things no matter where she is (on purpose).  Here it looks like
she's "riding the subway."  It is neat to see how hard she is concentrating when
she wants to hold something.
Other favorite activities our little Mae likes to do:  talk, turn over back to front (with a little help), make rasberries (I think that's what those are called), make a "razzing" sound, and cough.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Opa's visit!

Opa had a meeting in Atlanta, and he drove
up to see us!

What a lucky girl!
Great to see you Opa!  Come back soon!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Brinley's first wedding!

These were taken April 9th...sorry a little late!  We went to Houston, TX for Carolyn's wedding.  Carolyn is a sorority sister and former house mate!  The trip went great--we just wish we could have stayed longer!  Below are pictures of the other fabulous friends Brinley got to meet!


Megan! (also AOII and Party of Five (house mate)

Beth! (AOII and Party of Five...)


Mer! 

And another Mer!

At the wedding!  Thanks for the cute tutu Linds!

The beautiful bride!

AOII's at the wedding (and one future AOII)
Family pic..poor Brinley--the wedding was past her bedtime so she's already in her swaddle and a little overwhelmed

It was nice to have such great friends watching our baby so Karl and
I could party too!

Beth, Mike, Emily, Megan, and Matt (Megan and Matt will be getting married next!)