Who says boys clothes aren't cute...

I'll admit I'm a clothes horse and always have been since a young child. Although I really had no preference in whether we had a boy or girl, I have always gravitated toward girls baby clothes when I'm in speciality shops or shopping for baby shower gifts. Let's face it....they're too cute! However, having lots of friends who have boys, I've realized that there are plenty of precious baby boy outfits too!!! Jason and I have agreed that little Patton can look like a baby for a few years. I'm know bubble suits, day gowns and john johns won't be in his wardrobe forever, but I'll enjoy it while I can. Patton has his whole life to wear "grown up" clothes and we're already having a blast shopping for his precious baby clothes....

The first outfit we bought Patton.... We plan to carry him home from the hospital in this day gown. We bought it at Helen's Young Ages in Jackson. We feel in love with it b/c it has embroidered puppies on it....in honor of his big brothers, Harper and Radley!!

The 2nd outfit, also in honor of our puppies....we found this precious sleeper at Old Tyme Commissary in Highland Village. I have a feeling Patton and I will be making lots of trips there!!



The bargain shopper came out in me today!! My friend, Whitney, called to tell me that the Central MS Flea Market had some precious consignment Feltman Brothers in a booth today. I love Feltman Brothers, and was thrilled to find this precious FB outfit for $12!!!! It was in great condition; looked as if it was never worn.

Also found this precious bubble there for $12 :)

Looks like I'll be making more stops by the Central MS Flea Market






<

Baby Pope has name...

For the longest time Jason and I always thought we would wait until the birth of our child to tell the name. I'm not sure what or why we changed our minds, but we aren't waiting. We've know for quite some time what we would name a boy.

So it is official, the name has been decided.....Thomas "Patton" Pope

Thomas is my father's name, was my grandfather's middle name, and the 1st name of my mom's deceased brother. Jason and his dad both have the first names, Tommy, which are very close to Thomas. I not only love the name Thomas, but felt it fitting since so many special in my lives have held that name.

Patton....well, we just like it!! I knew I wanted a "P" name and we like a few "P" names, but Patton was our favorite. Jason loves history and of course General George S. Patton, was a well know General during WW II. Not really who we named him after, but hopefully our little Patton will be strong and courageous like General Patton :)

4 Years...time flies when you're having fun!!

Jason and I celebrated our 4 yr. anniversary this past Thursday, Nov 17th!!! I'm so thankful that God chose me as Jason's wife. I couldn't think of a better person to spend my life with. He has all that I have ever wanted in a soulmate. When thinking over the past four years, I can only think of good times. Of course our life and marriage are not perfect, but all in all the past four years have been wonderful!!!

We had an extra special anniversary gift this year....it just happened to work out that we found out the gender of baby Pope. It's a boy and we could not be more excited!! We are looking forward to embarking on this new chapter of our lives, parenthood. I know there will be nothing more rewarding than being a mom. However, I'm very thankful that Jason and I had four wonderful years of just us. We have been able to travel to lots of fun places, we've enjoyed adopting two puppies, learning the game of tennis together, running our 1st 5k, riding in our 1st bike race, moving to a place I had never heard of (ha), buying two houses, crying and laughing together and much more. I love him more today than I could ever have imagined and I'm so very thankful for him :)

I had fun going through some old pics this afternoon :) Can't wait til our family pics are a family of three!!!

Seeing the new Yankee stadium....Jason's fav team!

US Open 2009

St. Thomas 2010...one of our favorite trips!

Watching AU win the SEC championship in Atlanta

San Francisco, summer 08....another great vacation!

Snow mobiling in Utah

Pebble Beach and the Lone Cyprus Tree

Skiing at The Canyons in Park City

Top of the Rock in NYC, spring 08, our 1st trip to NYC together!

Watching AU become National Champions....what a great season 2010 was!


1 year anniversary in Jamaica

About to watch the Cubs in Chicago. Best place to take in a baseball game!

Double Decker 5K in Oxford....looking forward to running again after the baby is born.

We've had some wonderful time together, but we know none of them will compare to when our 1st child is born. I'm so thankful for our past and looking forward to what the future holds for us :)

Showering Baby Hudson

I went home this weekend to help host a shower for one of my very best friends, Brooke. She is due toward the end of December. Hudson got lots of great gifts and will be set. It was so great to catch up with old friends. I'm so happy for Brooke & Corey and can't wait to meet Hudson. I see lots of fun times ahead :)

Delicious Cake :)

Brunch Food....always my favorite!

more food!

Jennifer and me w/ the mom to be. Brooke looks great...just all baby!!

Lot of gifts....and my camera didn't capture it all.

So glad our sweet Jani got to come. She is our good friend, Jeremy's mom and may be one of the sweetest people I know.

Lesley and her mini me, Kennedy

Fun to catch up with high school friends :)

Amanda, Brooke, me and Lesley.....so many sweet memories with these girls.

Thanks to my mom and Lesley for making the shower a success.