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Sunday, after church with Papa & Mom, we picked up Alethea from Jen’s & proceeded to eat our fill plus some at the Cypress brunch. Back at the condo, I packed up while my family chatted A up & embarrassed me by weirdly bursting out in song {tell me my family’s not the only one?!}. I was ready to go because we were off to snuggle triplets! Yep, Alethea & I hadn’t gotten our fill at the previous day’s walk {& I guess Jenny hadn’t gotten her fill either since she invited us}!

Jenny had just started feeding Eleanor when we arrived. Lucky the pup made room on the couch for us. R was in charge of diaper changes, then brought Toby to Alethea, then Callista to me. I’d forgotten my DSLR at home so I was without it all weekend. I hadn’t forgotten my cell {like I did at the walk}, so I snapped a few of the babes. I was trying to get one of Toby while he was looking at me, but he’d move at the last minute {really the camera is kinda slow}. Callista & I had a few out-takes before I got a smile. 🙂

Rob was able to get fun ones of us all in a baby feeding line. As per their warning Callista was the last to start eating & the first to finish. Then puke as soon as I sat her up. Poor girl. Alethea shared in the fun as Toby deuced it up while her hand was right on his bum. 🙂

After burps & farts were complete, C & T rocked & chatted a bit on these cool vibrating chairs.

They loved the elephant & monkey. I was impressed by the cool chairs & how much they’ve grown & learned since I’d hung out with them in February. Our “we’ll just stop by” turned into an hour+ in a flash. So sadly, after one more hug & snuggle from all, we made the trip back to Raleigh. Can’t wait to see what they’ll be doing & into by my next CLT trip!

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March for Babies

I want to first thank Beth F, Melissa, Nicole, Beth D, Beth L, Carrie, Cheryl, Kelly, Nana, Papa & Brooke. Also my mom for walking & donating. I met my goal of $250 & our team, PB&J Time, raised $11754. The most EVER by ANY NC family team!

Four of us {& Harrison} stayed with Jen & her family Friday night. My mom met us over at Jen’s & we caravan’d uptown. How cute are our shirts {designed by Emilee Beth}!?!


Our large group met with hugs & catching up. Lots of babies & strollers & friends.

Jenny & her family ~ honoring her triplets is the reason we gathered.

The walk started with drums. BA was feeling it while Harrison & I smiled wondering what she was doing!

As you can see from Jen & Emilee Beth’s photos the hugs, laughing & chatting continued for all 3.5 miles.

BA & Harry

There was a little toddler wrangling & crying baby wearing along the way as well.

Jenny & Eleanor

Our car-full hung out for a little while afterwards. Checking out cute babies & their cute family.

Nana & Callista

Toby & Grandma

The weather was beautiful, the walkers & babies all did great. I’m so proud & happy to have been out there Saturday along with my amazing friends celebrating babies & the March of Dimes. I can’t wait to see them again. And we’re all looking forward to next year’s March for Babies ~ think we can raise $15,000?!

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Baby Brianna

Baby Brianna was supposed to be born via scheduled C-section last Wednesday. Instead she surprised her parents {& big sis Lexie} by arriving Sunday morning. Which meant things were a little hectic for them as they had things all planned out for later in the week!

Dad Keith {my husband’s coworker} was picking his mom up from the airport, & Lexie was staying with another of their friends. New mom to 2 under 2, Jen & I were able to hang out with tiny baby Brianna last Tuesday night while they were having their last night at Rex Hospital. I went after book club around 7. We got to chatting, enjoying baby snuggles & walks around the halls, next thing I knew, it was close to 10p! So fun & I’d never been to Rex baby center so I enjoyed checking it all out. So glad I remembered my D5000 to capture these freshly baked baby shots.

Jen was doing great & y’all can see, Brianna is just precious! She went from Jen to their daycare provider {who also stopped by} then my arms like it was nothing. I was LOVING that skinny baby legs & feet! Brianna also enjoyed chillin’ in the bassinet with that paci. We’re looking forward to going to visit this family at home soon.

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Meet Reagan

I met my good friends Beth & Dave’s baby girl Thursday night.  Remember Beth & her fabulous shower?!  Yeah baby Reagan is even more fabulous!!! 

I’d never held a baby so new.  Less than 36 hours old!  I loved every second.  While I was holding little Reagan, two little feet popped out.  So Daddy Dave re-swaddled her. Y’all at 5 lb 11oz the newborn outfit was too big & her arms & legs had escaped. I grabbed the camera to capture it as Mom & Dad got her all settled again.

Beth did want me to photo her {although y’all she looked so wonderful too}.  But her holding, snuggling, kissing on Reagan was so sweet.

As I was heading out to the Chi O Dinner Club, Dan & Emily arrived.  Reagan had just fallen asleep in my arms & continued to sleep in Emily’s so I took a few photos then too.

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Triplets!

I finally had the chance to stop by to see Jenny & her miracle triplets this Saturday.  Sarah, Alethea & I got in lots of hugs with Toby & Eleanor who were awake or sleeping in our arms most of the time.  Jenny attempted to trick the internet aunties by dressing all three the same~ it worked at least at first.  Mom & Dad seem to totally have parenthood down pat.  Also, I saw Jenny cloth diaper in action & it didn’t seem too tough or overwhelming even though there’s three!

Sarah with Toby, Jenny then Alethea with Eleanor

Those triplets are so cute, y’all!  I took over 40 pictures in the hour or so we were there!  Deciding which ones to share was so tough, so here’s a few big collages.

Alethea with Eleanor. I’m holding Toby & then Eleanor. Right Jenny?

Callista was napping for a while {in their oh so cute room & cribs}, but I was able to hold her for a minute before it was time for her to eat. Rob fed Toby while Jenny fed Callista & Alethea held the sleeping Eleanor. {The photo below is from earlier though & of Toby & his early practice of the fine art of motor-boating.}  After feeding, Rob was rocking it holding both Toby & Callista!!

Thanks for having us, J & R.  I hope to be back for more baby snuggles soon!