On Thursday night before we left, Reese and I went to Pottery Barn Kids to buy a gift for my friend Stephanie who was also having her baby shower in Abilene that weekend. Reese loves PBK almost as much as I do, and she picked out a cute froggie towel for her baby brother. When we got home she just had to try it out after her bath. Isn't it cute? I'm sure baby brother won't mind; he'll get his turn soon enough!
On Friday morning, Reese and I packed up and headed out early to run a few last minute errands before picking up Mom and Grandma at 10:30. First, we went to get my weekly progesterone shot at my OB's office. Reese was very brave while Mommy got her shot. It's a lovely thing I get to do every week for 15 weeks in the hope that it will prevent early labor like I had with Reese.
Next we went to get Mommy a pedicure. I was in desperate need! Reese was so good and patient at the salon. She enjoyed watching me and observing the place.
Then we picked up GiGi and MaMoo, grabbed Chick-fil-a and were on the road by 11:00 a.m.!
We arrived in Abilene around 5:00, checked in to the hotel and headed to Aunt Jamie's. That night, we enjoyed Mr Gatti's pizza...because you can't find it easily in Houston and hung out with everyone.
On Saturday we dropped Grandma off to get her hair styled (a must when we are in Abilene!) and killed some time with a trip to Starbucks. Reese talked to Daddy on the phone (he was in Washington, DC and also visiting Starbucks).
Then she enjoyed her organic apple juice while GiGi and I enjoyed our mocha and latte.
The shower was a big hit and lots of fun! Chad's mom, Katta, let us host at their beautiful new home. Ashley was glowing with delight!
She is due August 7th and I am due November 1st. How fun! Her baby girl, Sadie, will be growing up with our baby boy.
Reese discovered Slaton's new dinosaur toy and wouldn't let it go.
She and GiGi had fun together!
Ashley got a ton of wonderful gifts!
We enjoyed delicious cupcakes from McKay's. Reese opted to take off her white ruffle dress while eating her pink iced chocolate cupcake.
Like the "Cars" band aid on her upper arm? She always has at least 3 or 4 on her body at any given time. Not because of having boo boos, but because she likes them so much! I think we go through a box a week! The way I see it, they are cheap entertainment for her.
Reese with her cousins, Slaton and Evelyn.
The shower hostesses!
Maylee with her Mom and Rhonda, her Mother-in-law (to be).
These two would not sit still long enough for me to get a "good" picture.
Reese and Lexi were so cute laying on the floor together. Lexi is adoring Reese.
Reese is adoring Lexi. And holding her beloved "Cars" cup that Aunt Alyssa gave her. We now use these everyday!!!
Adorable girls! Lexi will be 10 in August; isn't she beautiful!
Below is a video of Reese singing her ABC's and Twinkle Twinkle...the cutest thing I've seen!
As always the trip was too short. On our way out of town we visited the cemetary and made our rounds to see Sam, Grandpa and Grandma Dove and Granny and Grandpa Roberson.
We missed seeing my brother and his family, Grandpa Jack and Norma and my good girlfriends! We'll be back soon though for Maylee's bridal shower. Reese can't wait to stay at the hotel in Abilene again.
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