Mother's Day Weekend

We had such a great Mother's Day Weekend!  My sister and her boyfriend came to visit on Friday night from Washington, DC.  We actually got up on Saturday morning and took Emily with us to eat at Blaine's favorite breakfast joint, The Villager. She slept the whole time and did great!

see she knows to use her fork and spoon :)

On Saturday afternoon we were able to get out of the house again and take a stroll downtown Southern Pines and explore the cute shops they have to offer.  My dad and Blaine walked Emily up and down the street while us girls shopped. 

It was really nice to spend time with everyone and to have help holding Emily since that's what she likes best.    


One of the most special parts of the weekend was taking Emily to church for her baby dedication service.  I was very nervous to take her and this was the first time we'd been since she was born.  It took careful timing to have her fed and dressed but thanks to my army of help we pulled it off.  We must think she's a little baby doll b/c we couldn't wait to get her dressed for her debut.  Here's what she wore:

This Fellman Brothers dress my mom bought her complete with a bow!

Always the fashionista, these sweet little "toe blooms" completed her outfit!
Oh yeah and of course she had on ruffled bloomers!

We are so thankful that along with my family that Blaine's parents and sister were there as well as Emily's Great Grandaddy and Clareese.  It was very special to have everyone there.  There were 5 other babies also being dedicated that day.  Three of them were our friends Laura and Ches's baby girl twins and Mike and Marsha's baby girl that were all born on the same day a week and 1 day earlier than Emily.  We've had to ask for extra help in the nursery on Sunday's b/c of all the new babies!  Our families and church are so blessed to be able to dedicate these precious babies.  

After church Blaine's parents were very gracious to have everyone over to their home for lunch.  We had a great time visiting with each other.  Thanks so much for having us!  

This is such a good picture of my mom and Emily that I have to share it again. I can't believe how much she looks like a little baby doll!

Such a special Mother's Day weekend! Emily is our gift from God and she is so special to us, we just love her so much.  We're grateful for our mothers every day but now that i'm a mommy it was just a little sweeter.  Happy mother's day to all the baby mama's!