USA Part 2 and a Big Announcement

First, the announcement:   We went to the doctor this week and everything looked perfect.   We also found out that it is a ...........

 

BABY GIRL!!! 

 

We are so excited.   Susannah especially since she, in her words, "can dress her all in pink, my favorite color."  

 

Now for the rest of our trip to the USA.....

 

After 10 fun-filled days in Knoxville, it was time to head back south to spend the rest of our visit with Mimi and Poppy and Shoo-Shoo.   Here are some of the highlights:

 

We spent some of the mild afternoons out on Mimi and Poppy's back porch.   Susannah loved playing and ready with her Poppy.

Aunt Liz, Uncle Will, and Clara Kate were all at Shoo-Shoo's when we arrived and it was so fun to watch these two girls play together.  

Being silly at the Mexican restaurant.   These are the faces of girls who love cheese dip!

Poppy tried to take Susannah fishing, but it was a little windy and cold that evening.   She did come down to check out his catch though.  

We were so happy that we were in town for cousin Sidney's 2nd birthday party!   Here are the cousins eating their pizza.

Susannah helped Sidney open her presents.

All the birthday party fun wore her out, so she was very happy to read a book with Poppy and rest.

Susannah and Meadow were so elated to see each other.  

We miss you Meadow!

We were so happy that the Insogna's drove down from Nashville for the weekend.   We spent an entire Saturday watching the girls play and catching up.   It was perfect.  

Thanks to Leah and David for hosting us.   The girls loved your back yard!!

Catching up with my best high school and college friends is always one of the main highlights of a trip home.   Elizabeth and I are both pregnant, which made it even more fun.

Susannah and Preston played so well together.   It really was an amazing day.

We spent another day digging holes in Shoo-Shoo's yard.   How cute are these girls in their jeans and rain-boots?

Checking out the earthworm they found.

Cousin Emma came over to say hi one afternoon.   Susannah loves Emma.

Cousin Sidney and Susannah waiting on their dessert after dinner one night.

Our time in LaGrange went way too fast, but we ended on a definite high-note.....Susannah's first frosted orange from the Varsity.   The new international terminal at the Atlanta airport is awesome.    The Varsity is one reason why.   ;)

Last Sunday before our first morning back to church.   Susannah was so excited to wear her new owl dress.   Thanks Aunt Susan!

Thank you to all of our Georgia family and friends.   Spending time with you all was such a gift.  We love you all and miss you so much!