She's here!!!

Katherine Lee Crowe was born today!! She weighs 5 lbs 8 oz and is 19 inches long. She is so adorable and tiny ;) I am happy to report that mommy and baby are doing great!! This little lady just doesn't even realize yet how many people love her! I can't wait to hold and squeeze you baby Katherine!!

Evacuees...

This post is going to be a bit late, but late is better than never! Following our recent trip to Las Vegas, Felix and I landed in Atlanta Monday night to find these little munchkins waiting on us at the neighborhood Starbucks...



Hurricane Gustav had forced them out of their home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They made the 12 hour drive (with one stop in Anniston, AL) to Atlanta, and arrived on our doorsteps minutes after our return from out west. You will notice in most of the pictures that Aunt TT is no where to be found because she had to WORK all week long :( I did manage to to sneak in some shopping with Melissa for Harper's birthday dress and party invitations. Uncle Fe took the kiddos to the Aquarium one day (while I worked), Harrison got to experience is first Hibachi meal, and we baked something for dessert almost every night. Melissa earned her keep in the kitchen by making dinner a few nights, and man can she cook?!?!?! Felix and I were tempted to let her stay permanently because of all the good food!




It was such a nice, unexpected visit! We were sad that it took a hurricane to drag them all the way from Louisiana to Atlanta, but we sure did have a good time! We are looking forward to our visit with you guys in October for the baby shower!!

What happens in Vegas...

...doesn't have to stay in Vegas when you're preggers! HA! Felix and I visited our good friends Shane, Allison, Leigh and Mia in Las Vegas for the Labor Day Weekend. Allison and I are friends from back home and we try to visit each other at least once a year. They have recently moved back to Vegas for her husband's job, and I think that I was in a race with other friends and family to get on their calendar for the first available weekend ;) We arrived on Friday evening and we were greeted by the entire family at the airport. Our first stop was Caesar's Palace so Felix and Shane could get their picks in for Saturday's football games. Unfortunately, we are back at work this week, so that must tell you the type of luck they had! HA! Allison and Shane prepared a wonderful dinner for us Friday night on the Green Egg (we will be buying one of these). I swear Allison is Betty Crocker. I hope they wait a while before visiting us, so I can spruce up my skills in the kitchen ;)

In our Auburn Gear!

Mia and Leigh

Saturday was a wonderful day. Being the bargain shopper that Allison is, she couldn't wait to take me to the outlet mall. We shopped all day and I lucked up and found a diaper bag for Baby Blair and some designer maternity jeans ON SALE! I was so excited. Felix says I am changing before his eyes and becoming such a thrifty shopper! HA! While the ladies were out shopping, the guys and little ones stayed at home and prepared a wonderful Boston butt for game time! We were fortunate enough to get to watch the Auburn Tigers play (yes, we are all big fans) and catch the end of the Alabama game (ugh!) even though we were across the country.

Cheering on the Tigers!

We spent Sunday morning out by the pool catching some early morning rays and doing a bit of relaxing. That afternoon we decided to hit up one last mall before our wonderful evening on the strip. Allison found the PERFECT anniversary band for her wedding ring while we were out. Allison, I think you MUST have the one from Tiffany! HA! Allison hired a sitter for Sunday night, and the four adults went to the Paris and dined at Mon Ami Gabi. We had the most fabulous table with a view overlooking the beautiful fountain show at the Bellagio. Our meals were fabulous, but the company was hard to beat.

At the Bellagio

Allison and Shane

at the Paris

Unfortunately, Monday came too soon at it was time to head home :( Shane and Allison, thanks so much for a wonderful weekend. We can't wait to see the two of you again in May. The girls are adorable, and we miss you so much already!! We hated to leave, but we had to rush home to our Louisiana relatives who have evacuated to our home from Baton Rouge, LA!! Stay tuned for that post to come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!