Reese's first trip to California

At the end of April I took a trip to California to see my family and friends for Michaelene's bridal shower and Lindsey Besthorn's wedding. I still can't believe my little sister is getting married in a months time. I guess we really are all grown up huh? It seems like yesterday I was walking into her room as she sat on her bed with her crochet bonnet she wore every minute of the day. Oh I wish I had a picture to show. lol It was the funniest and cutest thing! But years have flown by, I am a new mother, Jessica has three kids, and Michaelene is finishing college and planning a wedding. I am still in denial about it all.

And after being 4 years since college graduation, I am blessed to still be close friends with these lovely ladies.

 

Reese had quite the week, seeing a million new faces and bearing the 80+ degree weather. Unfortunately for her, her mommy didn't know how to dress her for the heat wave. Throughout the day something would be stripped off her until she was down to just a onesie.

 

Reese finally got to meet two of her grandpas, her other aunties, and crazy cousins Sonny and Marcus. I had a wonderful time with my mom, morning smiles and sitting on the back porch, bath time in the sink, lunch dates,my niece and nephews and of course preparing for a bridal shower. I know Reese misses sleeping on Grandma's cozy bed starring at the fan above too.

 

Here are a few snap shots from our trip:

 

 

My Dad picked us up from the airport and brought us back for a yummy dinner at his place....Reese was pretty wiped out from a long day travels as you can see.



With the help of the Maid of Honor, Julianne, my Mom did an AMAZING job with the bridal shower tea party. So much fun!

        

 

 

Reese's Great Aunt Liza came to visit too!

California Girls



Beautiful wedding for our dear friend Lindsey Besthorn. So great to see God bring about so many blessings in her life!

 



One of my all time favorite moments, Reese grooving on the dance floor with us, and decides she is too tired so she falls asleep admist the loud music and dancing.

 

 

Auntie T and Reese saying "It is way too hot Mom, take these tights off me!"

 



Hanging out with cousins! Couldn't get Marcus to stay still long enough to get a clear photo. Typcial.

 

 

Finally able to see my niece play in her soccer game.

 

 

 

Brewster gets many visitors

Over the past three months, we have been beyond blessed to have so many visitors. Since Reese was born, family and friends have come up to visit. I knew it would be hard living so far away from family and having a baby "alone" up here. Of course I am not alone and I have a wonderful group of friends and adopted family here that make Grant and I feel at home. But never have I felt more loved than finding out my family, without question, flew up here as soon as Reese was born. The support we have from family in California and Chicago is a huge blessing. Grant and I couldn't have asked for a greater love than that of our family.

Here are a couple of snapshots of the many visitors baby Reese has had over the past 2 months.

Grandma Anna was the first family member to meet sweet little Reese in the hospital

Reese and her cousin Alexandria

My sister Jessica came up too but for some reason I can't find the picture. Jessica while eventually send it to me she said.

 

her Auntie Mandy came to visit with Uncle Scott

Uncle Sam and Auntie Michaelene flew up

 

Natasha came up to help while Grant was away. And she helped make Reese's room look amazing!

Grandma Nan got to spend precious time with baby Reese

Auntie Claire and Uncle Evan flew in from Chicago.

 

Jon Lee came up too but again, no picture. Man, I thought I was good at getting pictures of Reese with everyone...guess not. Sorry Jon!

 

 

Gabi make the trek out to little Brewster to see Reese in April

 

 

Looking forward to many more visitors! SO incredibly blessed to have friends and family make the effort to come see us. It means the world to us! I guess we really are loved...or maybe just Reese. lol