Happy Birthday Grandmommie!

Today is Grandmommie's birthday so we headed to dinner to celebrate.

Both of the grandfathers are out of town so it was just the ladies and Daddy.

Sleepy head had just woken up from a late nap

Starting to perk up when she saw the balloon

She wore her cupcake dress for this special occasion!

Grandmommie wanted to go to Au Rendez Vous, the French restaurant on Windsor Parkway, so off we went!

Even though it was her birthday, Grandmommie showed up with a present for Fannie Bradley.

Keeping with the french theme, a Madeline doll!





Giving Kisses to Madeline!

FB loves looking in Daddy's pocket

because she knows he keeps his cell phone in there!

Happy Birthday Grandmommie!

Thanks for all you do for us!

Family Dinner with Fannie's Friends

The Denbow, Hinson, Nichols and Mann Families got together for dinner tonight with all of the babies. We ate at Three Dollar Cafe right by our neighborhood, it was loud, hot and chaotic, yet fun!

We went outside to take some group photos. FB was chewing on a piece of celery so I just let her keep it, I am learning to pick my battles! I am sure it felt good on her gums too. And it matched her outfit. ha ha!

The Mommy Shot

Lindsey and Emmie (17.5) months), Kelly and Elsie (6.5 months), Kyle and FB (13 months) and Lisa and Thatcher (9 months)

Now it was Daddy's turn

The Daddy Shot

This picture cracks me up ~ Priceless!

Scott and Elsie, John and FB, Brent and Emmie and McIvor and Thatcher

So glad we could squeeze this dinner in before Miss Anabelle Nichols arrives, on or before July 7!

Baby Shower for Mulkey & Ford

Today we hosted a baby shower for Amy Mulkey McGowan as she is expecting Baby Boy Ford in August.

It was a luncheon held at Basil's on Grandview

Ashton did the pretty flowers

Monogrammed Onesies

Wreath for the hospital door, then the front door of their house once they get home!

Mulkey opening foam letters for the bath tub, hoping Ford goes to Harvard one day like his momma!

The Hostesses gave her the video monitor: priceless entertainment!

Itty Bitty Boxers with Ford's name, too cute!

a personalized bib and burp cloth set

cookie favors from Icing on the Cookie

Winford Richard McGowan IV




Group Pic

Phi Mu Girls





I also got to finally meet this cutie! Ryder Ratliff
Picture taken at the shower by Sweet Caroline Photography

We all gathered for dinner at Leslie McGuinn's that night and they McGuinn Sisters out did themselves by serving us a gourmet mexican fiesta. Sadly no pics from the evening as we were too busy catching up!

FB ♥ Hangers

This child LOVES hangers. LOVES.

Check out those wings.

Reminds me of this!

She looks like such a big girl here in her smocked t-shirt and pink shorts!

She hoards hangers as well as other items






So happy with her loot

She doesn't like it if you try and take one from her!

Even though she has 12 others in her lap!

Check out the back of her hair. CRAZY.

Anything to keep her occupied for a few moments!

Has to give it a taste test

This is so fun!

Happy Birthday Andrianna!

Andrianna's Birthday Night started out with a surprise (to me!) pit stop at the Melting Pot to celebrate and re-create my birthday night. We had wine and cheese fondue and got the much coveted group pic. Such a fun surprise!

2010 ~ celebrating 31 years

2009 ~ celebrating 30 years

Very pregnant with Sweet Pea!

From there, we moved Downtown to FAB

The rooftop bar was closed due to the heat and smog but they brought us up a round of French Martinis anyway!

I love Downtown Atlanta

Andrianna opening her present

We had a wonderful meal downstairs, followed by more group pics!

Happy Birthday Andrianna, hope this is your best year yet!

Sip & See

Lauren had us over for a Sip & See ~ to see Baby Caroline's nursery!

We had Mango Bellini's, sauvignon blanc and chicken salad plates from Joli Kobe! Yum!

Custom cookies with Caroline's monogram and hand painted pink pagodas, that match her bedding!

Cookie Close up




Lauren and Caroline in the beautiful nursery





A monogrammed Pagoda inspired cornice board, Lauren thinks of everything!




After the nursery viewing, we headed to the pool for the rest of the afternoon.





This was FB's first dip in the pool this season and her first time in a float.





Please look at her face. Priceless. That face makes me really giggle.








Don't these two look relaxed, refreshed, pretty and dry? They should be, they don't have children! ha ha!

Aunt Lindsey and Aunt Carrie





Fannie and Mommy

She seems to be so happy to be taking a break from the pool!

Laurel and Kelley

Maria (The Kimels fabulous nanny), Caroline, Gray and Lauren

Aunt Lindsey and Silly FB

Mommy's Sippy Cup

A sign of the new times: a cooler full of beer, wine and baby bottles! Love it.