My sister made me promise that I would post this picture:)
Things have been crazy lately. Let me give you a little recap....
The crib mattress arrived this weekend...so now we just have to build the crib and put the room together. We also had our kitchen table and living room chairs delivered. Our house is really beginning to come together:)
I am continuing to chip away at my PhD application - it is due 12/03/2009 - so I really have to get moving. With that being said, things are coming together. I have all of my requests out for letters of recommendation and am in the midst of putting together my essays.
We just finished our stroboscopy course at work. For those of you who are wondering what the heck that is....it is how we take videos of the vocal folds (vocal cords/voice box). We have speech pathologists and physicians come from all over the US to be trained on how to do this procedure. I do a lot of the planning in addition to teaching during the course. It was a big success. And, thank God it's over:)
The weekend prior, I was at home in Rockford, IL for my baby shower. My Mom, sister, Nana and future sister-in-law did an amazing job planning everything!
The house looked great and my Mom was meticulous about every detail. She made individual cakes for each person (thanks Dad for helping with the frosting) and they turned out so cute...check them out.
It was so much fun to see everyone and everyone was so generous. We have so many cute new baby outfits and lots of gift cards to get the necessities! Thanks everyone:) love you!!
Not only was it nice to see everyone at the shower. My brother and Amy made the trip from Nashville for the weekend. They came for the shower and to take care of some wedding stuff (it won't be long). I am so happy they were able to make it to Rockford...it means a lot to me.
One aside, that is not about the shower but happened in conjunction with the shower....with all of the flying and being on my feet I developed cankles (your calves and ankles become one - i.e. swollen). It was really a beautiful sight! You will be relieved to know that this problem has since resolved! My calves and ankles have parted ways....my feet are still a little puffy - but no more cankles:)Another fun activity...while I was home I got a mini-makeover. My mom is a new Mary Kay consultant. She is really excited to be doing this....check out her website.
If you need a little pampering (and are in Rockford) just let her know. If you are not in Rockford and want some products....just let her know:)
This weekend marks our first Halloween in our new house...I will keep you posted if we have any trick or treaters....guess I need to go out and get some candy, just in case!
Happy Halloween!
It was awesome to have you home and yes, you did get the cutest things for the baby. I am glad your cankles have left you and thanks for the plug. I am ready to pamper anytime with Mary Kay. LYF
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