She Has a Name

She will go by

and her sweet monogram will be

ALS

I think she will love being named after her dad.

27 Weeks and Growing

I am 27 weeks today!  We have done a lot of growing since my 23 week picture! :)  Everything is going well.  We just can't wait for her to be here! 

Half Marathon #1: New Orleans

Scott and I traveled to New Orleans this past weekend for the Mardi Gras Half Marathon.  This was Scott's first half marathon.  I am pleased to say that after running two full marathons (New York City and Rocket City) he has thrown in the towel and will only be running half marathons from this point forward.  13.1 miles is much, much better than 26.2 (for all involved)!  

This is Scott just after the race.  He wore his red and blue for the American Cancer Society -- the proceeds from the race went to that organization.  He finished in 1 hour and 53 minutes (about 8:40 per mile), which was a good time.  He was very pleased and I was very proud!  :)

The race was on Sunday, so we arrived in New Orleans on Friday in order to enjoy a couple of days in the city before returning home.  We enjoyed our time in NOLA, filled with much needed relaxation, beautiful weather and delicious food!!  We had lots of great New Orleans style seafood.  The only thing I left on my plate the entire trip was the caviar... I am not a big fan!  :)  We enjoyed Saturday brunch at a place called "Eat."  I would travel back to New Orleans just to eat there again.  

Also, the beignets at Cafe du Monde were to die for...

Me in New Orleans at almost 27 weeks pregnant!

Our beautiful hotel, The Wyndham Riverfront

Here, we are on our way to lunch after the race on Sunday.  We had a great trip!  It was a fun way to spend Valentine's Day weekend!  

You may be wondering why I titled this post "Half Marathon #1."  This happens to be the first of many for us.  Running is something we love to do and can do together, so we have decided to run at least one (hopefully two) half marathons each year.  They make for a perfect weekend trip to the many great cities that host the marathons (not to mention...  it's a great way to stay in shape year-round).  So, New Orleans is #1.  The Chicago Half Marathon in August will be #2...  

Let the races begin!!  :)

My Valentine

I am so thankful for my Valentine!!  We will be married 5 years in June and we will have a little girl in May!  It's been so wonderful and the best is yet to come!  

We will be traveling to New Orleans tomorrow.  Scott is running the Rock-n-Roll half marathon there on Sunday.  We are excited about a little trip together, just the two of us, this Valentine's Day weekend -- probably our last little getaway before the baby girl arrives!

Katie's Baby Shower

Saturday, January 29 was a beautiful day for a baby shower!  I hosted my friend Katie's shower in Birmingham.  She is due March 1, and she is having a baby girl.  Her name will be Sarah McNeill Guess.  

  Bow with baby's monogram

 Cookie favors for the shower guests

 Invitation displayed in frame

 Diaper cake

 The flower arrangement is displayed in a baby carriage.  

Katie and me

Hostess pictures

Both of us having girls...  Katie in March, me in May

Katie gets to take her bow to use when McNeill arrives...

Letter from guests at the shower to McNeill

 Reading the letters...

It was such a beautiful day

So thankful Katie had a wonderful shower!