Junie B Jones? Junie B CRAZY

Today was Amber and my first day of summer break with no work, no camp, no rules just right!
I did a lot of work for clients between 4:30 and 9:30 this morning, then we headed out to physical therapy and a "surprise" day for her.

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus Tour were making a stop at the Barnes n Noble in Little Rock, and I kept it a secret all day! Once we pulled into the parking lot, she started going nuts!



Of course, we didn't stay for the book signing, as there were WAY too many kids to stand in line for! This was the crowd 15 minutes BEFORE the show even started!

Getting Ready

We are now 18 days till we are full term. I hope we can make it to 37 weeks... at least by then we could hit 6 pounds or so. Sterling has settled into position, and is making it difficult for me to walk!
I'm officially on "medical leave" - but of course I have weddings in the fall that will keep my brain occupied, so that's good.

We had our baby shower the Friday before Father's Day, and once Morgan returned from Pebble Beach (Yes, he went to the US Open for Fathers Day... jealous?) we started purchasing the leftover items we need for the baby to come. So far, we have the car seat/stroller and the pack and play. Tomorrow we'll go back for the swing and the monitor, and the little things we need along the way. I forgot that Morgan has no real baby experience... and we have been having lessons along the way - how to use the car seat, how to collapse the stroller and use the brakes on it. We have packed the bag for Sterling, and will start working on packing my bag this week.

Amber comes back home tomorrow, and we have missed her like crazy! I can't wait to see her! Next week is going to be all about us getting to spend time together!

First Annual Pile Family Vacation!

Thursday was Amber's 8th birthday. Two years ago, we sort of started a trend. Every other year she gets a party, every other year we take a trip. In 2008, we went to the beach for a week - and got married too. The fact that her birthday coincides with Memorial Day weekend, and that we have her only every other Memorial Day also makes this plan make sense!

This year, we brought the WHOLE Pile family with us to Dallas, Texas for 5 days of Fun! The fact that Wendy came was a surprise, until Amber was picked up at school by her. Then Audrey and Scarlett flew into Dallas, and just walked in the room! (of course Amber knew by then, bc Wendy kind of kept talking where Amber could hear her... )

We had a great time, found the most amazing place to go on vacation, and hope to go back alot! Dallas has quickly become my new favorite city (sorry New Orleans....), and We've already learned the tricks - don't go for the weekend.... go during the week when everyone else has to be at work!