Change is in the Air

Time is flying by so fast these days! The wonderful summer weather is finally here. I'm so happy about it for now...although I'm sure I'll be singing a different tune in July when it's 80+ outside and I'm massive!!

I am happy to say that I have a new (and absolutely wonderful) sister-in-law! Brad and Akiko finally tied the knot last Monday (on his 24th birthday. What a wonderful present for him!). And my beautiful niece, Aimi, will be here in a little over a month. I can't wait to meet her!

Mom and Dad came up last weekend for my first baby shower and Brad's birthday celebration. It's always good to see them, although their visits are never long enough. The baby shower was so much fun, and little Andrew got lots of adorable goodies. I'm in awe at how cute and tiny baby things are, and also at how many things such a little person needs! Today, my Phi Mu big sister is throwing me another shower with all of my Phi Mu friends. I'm so so excited to see everyone!

Phillip and I are starting to get things ready to decorating Andrew's nursery. We're doing a UT theme--no surprise there. That was Phillip's one wish if the baby was a boy--so here we are! I'll post pictures of it when it's done...although who knows when that will be.

It's hard to believe that my junior year of college is almost over. Only 2 more weeks of classes and 3 finals left to go. I'm so excited this will be my last full load in my college career. Only 6 hours a semester (and 2 semesters) left to go! Summer plans are still up in the air for now. I guess we'd better figure that out soon!

The adorable diaper cake Debbie made. So cute!

Baby Andrew's cake

Birthday and Baby Season!

So, life has been crazy since I last updated.

Today is Phillip's 22nd birthday! Yay! This morning I attempted to bake a cake (but failed miserably). It seemed like a scene from I Love Lucy. The only thing missing was my version of Ethel (mom)! The cake mix didn't cooperate and bubbled out of the pan and got ALL over the oven, which then started smoking and smelling. I guess that's what I get for trying to take a shortcut. I'm going to attempt a cake from scratch after class tonight...We'll see how that goes.

We had a wonderful Easter weekend in Brentwood. We got to spend time with both of our families (which is always nice). Brad and Akiko came in and then we got to meet Uncle Clay and Vickie's new addition- a sweet little Havanese puppy named Kirby. He was so precious!

On Saturday, we got to celebrate Phillip's birthday with my family. He acquired an awesome new video camera-- I have a feeling that thing will always be on! Especially once baby Andrew gets here. On Sunday, we celebrated Phillip's birthday with his mom and aunt and then we went off to Knoxville for dinner with his dad and Debbie. It was a nice break from the stress of school!

Today, we're caught back up in reality. I have finally realized what being an adult is-- dealing with bills, insurance, and things breaking around the house. I feel like I've been on the phone with companies all week. Can I go back to being a carefree kid? Our air conditioner went out last night, so I've been trying to get in contact with someone at the home owners insurance place to get one of their contractors out to fix it. Of course no one wants to be helpful! So, we're living in a house that is 80 degrees. Being grown up surely is an adventure!

We have lots of fun things coming up in the next few weeks. Classes are almost over (thank goodness!) and then we're headed to the beach with my parents for a bit. Baby shower (and baby season) is starting. I'm so excited! This weekend Phillip's step-mom is throwing me a baby shower with all my Knoxville friends. I can't wait! Next weekend my wonderful Phi Mu big sister is throwing me one with all of my Phi Mu friends. I'm so excited to see everyone. I feel like the only people I see these days are Phillip and Heather! Life is just so crazy. To add to it, I'm throwing Akiko a baby shower in a few weeks for baby Aimi (who will be making her arrival soon!!). I'm so so excited about planning the shower, but a little overwhelmed at all the small details. Luckily I have Mom helping me, so it should go off without a hitch!

Baby Andrew is beginning to make his presence known...my constantly expanding stomach is proof! I went grocery shopping yesterday and a guy at the deli counter remarked that I had to be about 5 months along (without confirmation that I am indeed pregnant). I guess I should be happy that my stomach looks like a baby bump now instead of me gaining weight! But I'm sad to say goodbye to all of my cute pre-pregnancy summer clothes. So far Andrew is a very active boy. Most time, I feel like I'm getting beat up, but I'm okay with that! He's probably close to a pound now and the baby books say he's about 10.5 inches long. I can't believe we'll be meeting our sweet boy in 4 months! Time is flying!

Well, that's all of our major updates. Not much else going on these days other than school and baby stuff.