Blueberry Ever After: Courtney

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Smokin' Hot Butts & Racks

11:24 AM | Labels: avery, Courtney, greg, Luke

Luke and I joined Courtney, Greg and Avery at the Bikes, Boogie and BBQ festival in Gastonia last weekend. Greg and his team, "Smokin' Hot Butts & Racks" entered the competition in all four categories: chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. It was their second competition and unfortunately they didn't place, although their brisket was the best I've ever tasted! Despite the loss, the festival was a lot of fun and there was plenty of good people watching to be had. Luke had a great time sitting up in his stroller like a big boy and even took a 1 hour nap in the middle of the live music, generators and fans, so Mama got to relax enjoy some cold adult beverages. It was a great day!

There were over 500 bikes at the festival:

Courtney and Avery:

Me & Luke (we were taking Mommy pictures since Jay & Greg never capture us on film!):

Sitting up like a big boy, Luke's new favorite thing!

Mom, why did you put this ridiculously large hat on my head? I don't think it's working for me.

There, now that's better!

Luke's girlfriend Avery:

Avery wearing her shorts as a hat. Okay, so it was Courtney's idea, not Avery's, but funny nonetheless!

Avery wearing her super cute Tar Heel gear!

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Beach Baby

12:17 PM | Labels: avery, beach, Courtney, greg, jay, Luke

Luke was invited down to Pawley's Island, SC for 4th of July weekend to stay with Courtney, Greg, Avery and Courtney's parents at their cabin rental, and since Jay and I are his chaperones we were lucky enough to get to tag along! It was great spending time with Greg, Court and Avery and we are so thankful to Berry and Susan for having us. We had a blast! Courtney's great Aunt Pat and great Uncle Don were also at the cabin and Jay and I thought they were truly "great" to hang out with!

Many rounds of cornhole were played, much seafood was consumed and we drank lots of Mich Ultra Cactus Lime beer, which is my new favorite thing for summer!

As you can see from the above picture, Luke found the beach very relaxing. Here are some other pics to sum up the trip:

Lunch date with Greg, Court and Avery at Big Tuna, on the Georgetown waterfront:

Fred the alligator, who lives near the Big Tuna:

Avery trying to get ahold of Court's frosty margarita:

After lunch we took Luke for his first day at the beach:

We tested out his sunglasses but decided he is still slightly too wee for them. We call this his Stevie Wonder look:

Luke also found the hammock very relaxing:

I think Avery tipped him off on it:

Aunt Pat (aka "The Original Baby Whisperer") holding Luke and Susan (aka "Meme") holding Avery:

Sunset in Georgetown on our last night at the beach:

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A Shower for Blueberry

5:28 PM | Labels: allyson, avery, baby, Courtney, kathleen, mom, shower, tera

Last weekend Baby Blueberry and I were spoiled rotten at a shower put together for us by Tera, Courtney, Allyson and Kathleen at Tera's house. It was an awesome day, despite the rain and cold temperatures, because so many friends and loved ones came out to spend time with me. Courtney and Avery drove all the way up from Atlanta to be here for the party, my Mom came out from Nevada, and Auntie Andrea and Uncle Tom came up from South Carolina too. I am not kidding when I say I felt special!

Thanks to all who attended. It means a lot to Jay and I that you share our excitement for our baby boy's arrival! And a special thank you to Courtney, Allyson, Tera and Kathleen for hosting. You girls are the best!

Roux likes to help hold the baby:

Avery testing out Baby Blueberry's bassinet. I think she approves:

Diaper Cake:

Tera hanging out with Avery in her party outfit:

Me & Mom:

Me & Auntie Andrea:

Allyson, Tera, Me, Kathleen & Courtney:

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Baby Boot Camp

9:55 AM | Labels: Atlanta, avery, baby, Courtney, greg, jay

In February Jay and I took a trip down to Atlanta to visit Courtney & Greg and their new little girl Avery. It was so much fun spending time with Avery at 1 month old, and learning what life with a newborn is really like. Courtney called it my "Baby Boot Camp."

The girls managed to get out for lunch one day followed by a stroll in the park with Avery. While we were out we noticed this sign at the local carwash. If you know any bald men in Canton, GA they can get a good deal on a carwash right now!

I got to help out with bathtime while I was there, and by help I really mean take lots of naked baby photos to embarrass Avery with when she gets older! And I held her each morning while Courtney got showered and dressed, so I feel well practiced at holding a newborn.

On Saturday afternoon we all ventured out to go bowling but that trip soon got cut short when we got to the lanes and were told there was a half hour wait due to a tournament and birthday party. (Who knew bowling alleys were so busy on Saturday afternoons?) So we quickly changed plans and took Avery on her first beer run at Publix and then headed back home to watch the Carolina game instead. Unfortunately Avery's UNC basketball streak ended against Maryland that day. :(

Despite the UNC loss it was a great visit and we feel so happy that we got to spend some time with the new Bayer family! I am so impressed with Courtney's mothering skills at just 1 month post partum. She already can tell Avery's hungry cry from other types of cries, is a breastfeeding powerhouse, and is so patient with Avery while trying to establish a routine for her. She is turning out to be a wonderful Mommy as I knew she would! And I am so glad I have her to look to for advice when my turn comes, which is not too far off now!

Here are some more pictures from the trip:

Roux and Maggey became good buddies during the visit. Neither Roux nor Daisy seemed too interested in Avery, which is a promising sign for us. Apart from the occasional sniff of the baby's head or foot, they were more interested in Chase and Maggey, and their toys!

Tummy time:

Chillin' in the swing:

Meeting Uncle Jay:

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A Shower for Panda

2:30 PM | Labels: andrew, baby, Courtney, tera

The weekend before Thanksgiving Tera, Andrew and I packed up and headed to Charlotte to help Courtney's mom host her first baby shower. It was a great party and a great weekend, and with 5 girls staying at Courtney's parents' house, we had a virtual slumber party going on. Andrew didn't seem to mind hanging with the ladies, but Berry got out of there as quick as he could Saturday morning!

Courtney's bump has really popped out in the month since I had last seen her, as you will see in the pictures below. And Panda got some great loot! That little girl is going to be the best dressed kid on the block. So long as she agrees to put her arms in her sleeves.

It is hard to imagine that the next time I will see Courtney, she'll have a baby. I still can't believe it! It has been so wonderful and special to share this time with such a treasured friend.

Courtney,
You are going to be a great Mommy, and I can't wait to meet your little girl! Love you to pieces!