Aaron & Blair's Diaper Drop 6/5

This cutie little family has another little Jussely boy coming in September!

Blair's friends threw her a drive-by diaper drop and it was precious. 

Big Brother, James looking cute as can be! I am sure he doesn't know what's coming but, he is going to be the best, best big brother and I know he will love having a little buddy to play with and grow up with. 

Aunt Ellen and Uncle Jason cannot wait to meet you sweet, little, baby! 

Baby Sprinkle for Ivy Lynne 1/18

Another sweet baby coming to join the fun! 

We showered Melissa and Ivy Lynne this past weekend and we had so much fun loving on them.

The rocking chair above belonged to Ian's Mom and made for the sweetest decor piece for our tables--it was a special touch. That, paired with the baby clothing pictured below, which were Melissa's when she was an infant, were so much fun to incorporate. 

The most delicious cake from Amber Binkely--it was divine. 

I would say y'all are ready to go with all the pinks and baby girl clothing you could want!

We have been friends for almost 20 years now (can you believe that?) and we've walked through so much of life side-by-side. I am thankful for your steadfast friendship and for the many blessings I've had in my life that I've gotten to share with you and NOW, I get to be "Aunt Ellen" to both Russell and Ivy Lynne--I can't wait!

This was my gift to Ivy Lynne--a piece with her initials on her Grandmother's fabric--what a sweet way to honor her namesake and bring a little piece of her into her nursery. 

Blair & Aaron LPC Shower for James 1/12

We had such a sweet time celebrating Aaron, Blair and sweet baby James last weekend!

Our family has been at Lakeland for over 20+ years meaning, the people that make up this church are truly like family to us and it's such a special place to be--walking through all these phases of life with people that love us and have watched us grow up. 

Mary Claire and I helped host the shower alongside a few other women in the church. 

It was so much fun learning from them all of the tricks of the trade and how to make the day even more special for Aaron & Blair.

Is this owl veggie tray not the cutest thing you've ever seen?

All of the precious woodland animals 

Most of the outfits that are having were Aaron's when he was a baby. 

One of them also belonged to Adam and was the only little clothing gift he received. 

Aaron's little baby cup and rattle

This quilt is made up of squares that each woman on Mom's side of the family made. 

It was really neat to see each person's square--they made this when Aaron was born and now James gets to use it!

Aaron had his birthday the following day and it was so sweet to realize that the one that made our Mom a Mom is about to become a Dad (did you follow me on that one? Ha!)

The hostess with the Mom-to-be

Aaron & Blair, I am so incredibly excited to watch you two become parents--I know that you will be some of the best around! 

annnnnd....we can't forget this little cutie that came during clean up. 

She and I had fun taking some selfies (if you couldn't tell).

I think these pictures sum up how much I love being an Aunt and I can't wait to have baby James around to love on and have fun with. Less than a month to go!

Baby James, Coming Soon! (12/8)

James Edwin Jussely is slowing making his way! 

In the mean time, Blair and Aaron had their first baby shower and it was a fun afternoon sharing excitement & gifts with the parents-to-be. 

Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture of her opening them but, Mom gave Blair a box FULL of some of Aaron's old clothes that he wore as a baby. 

They are the sweetest little pieces and I can't wait to see the newest Jussely in them!

The countdown is on.
1.5(ish) months and he will be here.
Come on, little nephew!

Summer Shenanigans

I had quite the busy summer. 

Busy, full, fun and it flew by faster than I feel like it ever has.

Life has been ninety to nothing since school started so here goes the summer photo dump of all the fun things I got to do! 

Wedding Shower for Jordan 

Girl's Night Going Away Dinner for Davis 

Spice Avenue for lunch is always a must when we have time off! It just so happened they had all my favorite dishes that day, too.

My dear friend since 2nd grade, who I used to write notes back and forth with on the school bus,  had a beautiful outdoor wedding where she made the prettiest bride!

Mom got us last minute tickets to see "Finding Neverland" and it was so, SO good!

Cat came to town and we took on the MS Pickle Fest 

Jason and I had a fun night out with the other 2nd grade teachers before school started back

The most fun pool day with this little gal, my best little buddy!

Attended a lovely bridal shower for this gal

A quick, always fun visit with most of the Jernigan family (Dustin, we missed you!)

Celebrated Jordan becoming Mrs. Denton

If you know me...you know this cake spoke my love language--those macarons! 

This little thing having her first cheese dip and clearly loving it. 

We celebrated Blair's birthday and very soon after that found out that BABY JUSSELY is going to be a BOY! and cried tears of joy because there's something so special & sweet about being an Aunt and I can't wait to meet this little guy!

I think the pictures speak for themselves and serve as a sweet reminder of all the goodness in my life and I am so very thankful for these times and memories.