tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36341659025457048512024-03-13T10:39:15.849-04:00Tigers In BeaufortElizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-81498606073114958342010-05-08T22:20:00.003-04:002010-05-08T22:22:12.017-04:00Car seat Craziness!Anyone have advice on car seats? Collins is growing out of her infant seat and I have been looking at the Graco MyRide 65, Evenflo Symphony, Evenflo Titan Elite, and Britax Marathon. Any opinions?<div><br /></div><div>I know..totally boring post but pictures will be uploaded soon!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-83774287572293448082010-04-11T08:49:00.008-04:002010-04-11T09:56:42.253-04:00April in Pictures<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HTUsmRSOI/AAAAAAAAAWI/Bo__9Fz-Ei0/s1600/IMG_0930.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458876575872272610" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HTUsmRSOI/AAAAAAAAAWI/Bo__9Fz-Ei0/s400/IMG_0930.JPG" /></a> The tomatoes are in the ground and Collins is ready to work in her overalls! My grandaddy felt like the daughter of a farmer had to have a pair in her wardrobe!<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HRBkxqp5I/AAAAAAAAAWA/3RjmiQ2MGIY/s1600/IMG_0898.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458874048331818898" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HRBkxqp5I/AAAAAAAAAWA/3RjmiQ2MGIY/s400/IMG_0898.JPG" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Collins's</span> first Easter<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HQQyyoJSI/AAAAAAAAAV4/qqL_4_Noy1k/s1600/IMG_0897.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458873210280355106" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HQQyyoJSI/AAAAAAAAAV4/qqL_4_Noy1k/s400/IMG_0897.JPG" /></a> Isn't that a cute basket? Thanks <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Grandmomma</span>!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HQQK2I_UI/AAAAAAAAAVw/cYk9y8FJXFQ/s1600/IMG_0871.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458873199557672258" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HQQK2I_UI/AAAAAAAAAVw/cYk9y8FJXFQ/s400/IMG_0871.JPG" /></a> Collins hung out on the dock with us for the first time...She's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">rockin</span>' he daddy's shades.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HQP31jtwI/AAAAAAAAAVo/RmF8ZEGIDr8/s1600/IMG_0855.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458873194454955778" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HQP31jtwI/AAAAAAAAAVo/RmF8ZEGIDr8/s400/IMG_0855.JPG" /></a> She loves to hold things. This is her favorite toy from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nonny</span>.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HM3eVAMnI/AAAAAAAAAVg/KTReVmmrZeU/s1600/IMG_0837.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458869476755780210" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HM3eVAMnI/AAAAAAAAAVg/KTReVmmrZeU/s400/IMG_0837.JPG" /></a><br />We've tried rice cereal...she is still not too sure about it...<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HM247sGiI/AAAAAAAAAVY/gs6aR-xWY9I/s1600/IMG_0836.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458869466717493794" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HM247sGiI/AAAAAAAAAVY/gs6aR-xWY9I/s400/IMG_0836.JPG" /></a>...but it's a chance to try out all those cute bibs!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HM2YcZTXI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/kwos7b7e5Uo/s1600/IMG_0946.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458869457996303730" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HM2YcZTXI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/kwos7b7e5Uo/s400/IMG_0946.JPG" /></a> She had her 4 month shots! I handled it much better than the 2 month shots but Collins got a yucky fever... : (<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HJTrkhPWI/AAAAAAAAAVI/KlMIwwUTC0Q/s1600/IMG_0980.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458865563300347234" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HJTrkhPWI/AAAAAAAAAVI/KlMIwwUTC0Q/s400/IMG_0980.JPG" /></a><br />A sweet dress from my friend Caroline...she made it!<br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HJSzHgunI/AAAAAAAAAU4/EZyMXLkuZQs/s1600/IMG_0918.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458865548146293362" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HJSzHgunI/AAAAAAAAAU4/EZyMXLkuZQs/s400/IMG_0918.JPG" /></a> She <em>loves</em> to bounce in her <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">excersaucer</span>!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HHkYLRV4I/AAAAAAAAAUw/yWp9hge3jKE/s1600/IMG_0958.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458863651128694658" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HHkYLRV4I/AAAAAAAAAUw/yWp9hge3jKE/s400/IMG_0958.JPG" /></a> First time in her new high chair!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HHkM6TQPI/AAAAAAAAAUo/4_uZwqp4aGU/s1600/IMG_0949.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458863648104726770" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HHkM6TQPI/AAAAAAAAAUo/4_uZwqp4aGU/s400/IMG_0949.JPG" /></a> Holding hands with her friend Amelia...how precious!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HHjbVWojI/AAAAAAAAAUg/W38O8-xv6a8/s1600/IMG_0948.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458863634796421682" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S8HHjbVWojI/AAAAAAAAAUg/W38O8-xv6a8/s400/IMG_0948.JPG" /></a> Amelia is not too sure about the big girl...<br /></div><div align="left">So much going on and it's only the 11th!<br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div></div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-149627442213233112010-03-24T21:02:00.003-04:002010-03-24T21:10:22.563-04:00Hungry Hungry Hippo<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S6q3sB7UtbI/AAAAAAAAAUY/MyD7coSgk1g/s1600/IMG_0774.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452372265944790450" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S6q3sB7UtbI/AAAAAAAAAUY/MyD7coSgk1g/s400/IMG_0774.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Collins will be 4 months old next week and we are getting ready to start rice cereal! She is doing great...smiling, laughing, and just being the sweetest thing. She has slept through the night twice and only gets up once if she does at all. I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on the best high chair to get...I am stuck...Thanks in advance!</div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-70960856490018055162010-03-11T18:52:00.003-05:002010-03-11T19:27:29.503-05:00FlipperHere is my little puppy rolling around! Please excuse my screechy, mommy voice and don't be alarmed about the no pants....it was really hot that day and we just back from a fabulous walk with our BFFs Amelia and Maggie!<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy7Mdwb09pkiYjDJC7ABwgh6UyHhONXLHHdRjIxBwAQm5qh3-3a2KNmPe_xdkKeGo1mElPX88hTmmq6lA5cag' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-33633140230534612072010-03-07T13:51:00.002-05:002010-03-07T13:53:12.570-05:00Giggles!<div>We are in Clemson this weekend for my cousin's wedding and Collins seems to like it judging from this video!</div><center><br /><object width="500" height="375"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9982499&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=ff9933&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9982499&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=ff9933&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="500" height="375"></embed></object><br /></center>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-5551503692221932382010-03-03T17:09:00.003-05:002010-03-03T17:18:54.354-05:00As promised...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S47gPcWDXoI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/jqTmuqaWD3k/s1600-h/IMG_0621.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444535555448856194" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S47gPcWDXoI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/jqTmuqaWD3k/s400/IMG_0621.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S47gOmlOuSI/AAAAAAAAAUI/WXkWzsBvRXc/s1600-h/IMG_0593.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444535541017000226" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S47gOmlOuSI/AAAAAAAAAUI/WXkWzsBvRXc/s400/IMG_0593.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S47gODT9D5I/AAAAAAAAAUA/cuBQzrMfeJg/s1600-h/IMG_0656.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444535531549298578" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/S47gODT9D5I/AAAAAAAAAUA/cuBQzrMfeJg/s400/IMG_0656.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-60277125208010590582010-02-27T20:45:00.004-05:002010-02-27T21:12:39.081-05:00A little of this...A little of thatGraham and I are sitting on the couch, watching the Olympics, and getting ready to go to bed. I was going through my regular list of blogs and Graham mentioned that I don't "brag" on Collins enough on my blog. SO I decided to shut him up and post!<br /><br />Collins will be 3 months old next Wednesday and she is doing all kinds of fun stuff! She just started cooing and it is the cutest thing I have ever heard. We just sit and have the funniest conversations as she smiles and laughs at me. Forget the laundry, cleaning, and other responsibilities, I am spending every second with my sweet girl before I have to go back to school. I am just head over heels for this miracle and I grow more and more in love with her as each day passes!<br /><br />In other news....<br /><br />My neice, Tyler, turned 7 today! She is the cutest thing and I am so proud to be her Aunt Biff! Happy Birthday Ty!<br /><br />Next weekend is my cousin Maggie's wedding. We are so excited to be spending the weekend in Clemson and celebrating! I am going to take tons of pictures of my little flower girl!<br /><br />Please keep my friend Maggie in your prayers tonight. She is in the hospital getting induced with her first child, baby Amelia. We can't wait to meet her! Collins and Amelia are only going to be 3 months apart and Maggie and I already have big plans for them to be BFFs!<br /><br />I promise to do better (Graham just mentioned that I always say that) but I really will! <br /><br />Oh...and he also says that Riggs is doing well (just in case you were wondering!)<br /><br />I tried to put pictures but Blogger wouldn't let me....pictures and video coming up tomorrow!Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-61015621369950258622010-02-15T09:31:00.002-05:002010-02-15T11:15:54.560-05:00Smiley GirlCollins is growing like a weed and I am loving how alert she is and how she is showing her sweet personality more and more. <br /><br />It has been an amazing 8 weeks since I last posted and super busy (can't seem to find the time to blog)! Collins is smiling, laughing, kicking, screaming, cooing, pushing up on her arms, moving her head around, holding her head up, and being and absolute angel!<br /><br />I love being at home with her, but I have to go back to work on March 15 : ( My wonderful mother-in-law is going to keep her until we get out for the summer, but I still get upset just thinking about being away from her all day.<br /><br />I have TONS of pictures to post but for now I am just going to post this video of her smiling....what a ham!<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyXlRkR8AhJjd0eBie6Vy7rtBV2f2ZaHpCeG5D0XApmrPVD4dwC-Rx9f3exnsOiykERO5-__6yqPxJFdGeceA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-29632740303914104972009-12-25T20:04:00.004-05:002009-12-30T12:54:24.406-05:00Collins's First Christmas<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SzVilI4XTWI/AAAAAAAAAT4/3t8eUoxEJ4M/s1600-h/IMG_0359.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419346116788833634" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SzVilI4XTWI/AAAAAAAAAT4/3t8eUoxEJ4M/s400/IMG_0359.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SzVikplL8wI/AAAAAAAAATw/VAvryzne-Ao/s1600-h/IMG_0356.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419346108386898690" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SzVikplL8wI/AAAAAAAAATw/VAvryzne-Ao/s400/IMG_0356.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SzVikbtPhQI/AAAAAAAAATo/uEAEyxh5o9s/s1600-h/IMG_0326.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419346104662590722" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SzVikbtPhQI/AAAAAAAAATo/uEAEyxh5o9s/s400/IMG_0326.JPG" /></a><br />Merry Christmas! I had this post ready to go on Christmas day but Blogger would not cooperate! Collins will be 4 weeks old tomorrow (Today is December 30 by the way...I don't know how to change the date on the post) and we are loving every minute (even the lack of sleep) of our time with our sweet girl. Today was her actual due date..it's crazy to think that we could just be meeting her today! Sorry about the lack of posts...I'm learning how to juggle the simplest of tasks and sometimes even a shower is hard to get. Every day gets a little easier and I can't remember life without Collins. Have a Happy New Year!<br /><br /><div></div></div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-57187676322434904442009-12-09T14:22:00.004-05:002009-12-10T19:46:52.166-05:00The Sweetest Surprise<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413771375068107202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SyGUYdoc0cI/AAAAAAAAASw/Rg2qoV86qJE/s400/P1110087.JPG" border="0" /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SyGVikZ_RGI/AAAAAAAAATI/i9-AfR87If4/s1600-h/P1110071.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413772648196818018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SyGVikZ_RGI/AAAAAAAAATI/i9-AfR87If4/s400/P1110071.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SyGUZO2kJYI/AAAAAAAAATA/QrJqmeY4uwE/s1600-h/IMG_0051.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413771388280644994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SyGUZO2kJYI/AAAAAAAAATA/QrJqmeY4uwE/s400/IMG_0051.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413771365367784578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SyGUX5ftpII/AAAAAAAAASo/xyDyX8KGtvA/s400/IMG_0129.JPG" border="0" /> Just when you think you have life figured out...a crazy turn of events can turn it upside down! <div><div><div><br /><div>Thursday morning, my alarm went off at 6:30am and I jumped out of bed to prepare for another day of school. Little did I know, Collins had her own plan for my day. Half way to the bathroom, my water broke. I instantly froze and in a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">panicky</span> voice just managed to get out..."Graham, I think my water just broke." He jumped out of bed, ran to every wall to find the lights, and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">immediately</span> began getting dressed. I was not completely on board and grabbed a towel to get back in bed and think this over (did I mention I was in shock). Graham called the doctor and got me moving. I had planned for the 23rd and the 23rd was when she was supposed to come! We left in the next 10 minutes with only the clothes on our backs and headed to the hospital. I called my parents on the way and they too jumped in the car in a craze.</div><br /><div>Once at the hospital, it was confirmed that my water had in fact broken and I was going to have a baby that day! I began thinking of how little she would be at 36 weeks and of course <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">panicked</span> again. I got my epidural around 8:30am and from then on it was all a blur! I dilated quickly, pushed for about 10 minutes, and Collins at 6lbs 6 oz and 18 3/4 inches long was born at 11:52am! </div><br /><div>We only stayed in the hospital for one night and life at home has been wonderful. Collins could not be more perfect and the only problems we have had have been getting me well from lung complications from a sinus infection. That's where my mom comes in.....she has been our angel. Since I have not been feeling 100% (which I don't <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">recommend</span> with a newborn) she has been taking Collins during the night and letting us get some much needed rest. I don't know what I would have done without her!</div><br /><div>Graham is the best father in the world. He went back to work yesterday, and we have missed him terribly. Collins has him wrapped around her finger already! Watching him around her makes me melt...</div><br /><div>We could not be more proud of our sweet girl. Even though her arrival really threw us for a loop, Collins has been the most wonderful surprise we could have ever asked for. Stay tuned for more pictures as we stick a camera in her face 100 times a day!</div></div></div></div></div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-53400005676563345142009-12-01T19:01:00.002-05:002009-12-01T19:05:52.412-05:00It's in the books!We had a great OB appointment today! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Collins's</span> induction is scheduled for December 23rd..so she will be here in 23 days unless she prefers an earlier arrival!<div><br /></div><div>We couldn't be more excited! The doctor said that she is in perfect position and I'm already a centimeter <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">dilated</span>. We have our last ultrasound next Wednesday to find out how big she is and then it's just a waiting game...<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">YAY</span> for my sweet Christmas baby!</div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-76161145852411736472009-11-24T07:30:00.003-05:002009-11-24T07:45:48.767-05:00It's Finished!<div>I am so excited about how the nursery turned out. We changed the paint color to a brighter green, added pink and white polka dotted curtains, hung the mirror, and FINALLY got our sweet froggy (it's made a long, crazy journey but that's another post). We are absolutely ready and now my favorite part...waiting. I am not the most patient person in the world so these next few weeks will be filled with getting ready for Christmas, getting through 3 more weeks of school and being with my sweet kids, getting maternity leave plans ready (this seems to never end), and cheering on my Tigers as they beat the Gamecocks, win the ACC, and earn a trip to the Orange Bowl! </div><div><br /></div><div>BTW- Graham thinks that he can sweet talk our doctor into inducing on December 21st so I'll keep you posted on how the shmoozing (sp?) goes!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SwvSrRSMkUI/AAAAAAAAASc/OuZt-t3UXyw/s1600/CIMG2533.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SwvSrRSMkUI/AAAAAAAAASc/OuZt-t3UXyw/s400/CIMG2533.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407647418404344130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SwvSrD5IMTI/AAAAAAAAASU/cUBVIe5qGjk/s1600/CIMG2532.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SwvSrD5IMTI/AAAAAAAAASU/cUBVIe5qGjk/s400/CIMG2532.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407647414809538866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SwvSqiTEOfI/AAAAAAAAASM/HmhN7xmYZkc/s1600/CIMG2531.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SwvSqiTEOfI/AAAAAAAAASM/HmhN7xmYZkc/s400/CIMG2531.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407647405791525362" /></a>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-1692260223603103632009-11-20T07:23:00.004-05:002009-11-20T07:27:59.858-05:00C is for CollinsThis past weekend, Christie, Hunter, and Margaret threw the most darling shower for me. Check out the <a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=326970639703%3A1242262789&cm_mmc=site_email-_-new_site_share-_-core-_-View_photos_link">pictures</a>....it was themed C is for Collins!<div><br /></div><div>My frog picture finally came in and the nursery is complete! I will upload pictures on Sunday after our last weekend in Clemson : ( Cross your fingers for a win and a chance to go to the ACC Championship Game!</div><div><br /></div><div>Only 5 1/2 weeks left...I am beyond excited!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-14697764468752901012009-11-04T20:22:00.003-05:002009-11-04T21:32:05.628-05:0056 Days?!According to my little pea in a pod above, I only have 56 more days! 8 weeks are going to fly by!<div><br /></div><div>I have stayed super busy with going to Clemson almost every weekend, getting maternity leave plans ready for school, and setting up the nursery (thus the blog neglect).</div><div><br /></div><div>I also had a really nice baby shower in Florence a couple weekends ago and got to see a bunch of friends I hadn't seen in a while. I am super excited about this weekend's game against Florida State because my aunts and grandmother are having a Clemson themed shower/tailgate! And because I am SUPER SPOILED with such amazing friends and family my sisters-in-law, Hunter and Christie and my friend Margaret are having a Beaufort shower for me next weekend!</div><div><br /></div><div>Sorry for the lack of updates- I just haven't had much to say! I had an OB appointment yesterday and my tummy is measuring right on schedule and Collins's little heartbeat was perfect. The nursery is almost ready so stay tuned for the final product pictures coming up next week!</div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-69154923169434097062009-10-10T19:03:00.001-04:002009-10-10T19:05:42.080-04:00P.S.I asked my parents for a "big girl" camera for Christmas so I promise when I start posting pictures of my sweet girl they won't be the terrible quality that the ones are below! Do you love your camera? Let me know which one I should get!Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-20301326899374348162009-10-10T18:11:00.004-04:002009-10-11T17:12:50.183-04:00Nursery Sneak Peak<div style="text-align: left;">Our nursery furniture FINALLY came in from market and my parents came to visit and deliver it yesterday! Here are the first pictures of the nursery! We are still waiting on my pink and white polka dot curtains, circular mirror, floor lamp, and we are looking for a print to go above the chair. Any suggestions for a cute nursery art website? This <a href="http://www.rosenberryrooms.com/409-girl-frog-canvas-reproduction.html">cute froggy</a> is all I have found so far...I just want to make sure I have exhausted all other options before ordering it. I'll keep updating the pictures as the room transforms!</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/StEJADwbxII/AAAAAAAAASE/rnP5PEzPZxI/s400/CIMG2473.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391100125552297090" /><div style="text-align: center;"> View from the door</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/StEI_rUy75I/AAAAAAAAAR8/ASjZiVyEG4E/s400/CIMG2472.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391100118993923986" /><div style="text-align: center;">Monogrammed pillow</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/StEI_G7YExI/AAAAAAAAAR0/QNVV-1wIWxU/s400/CIMG2471.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391100109223629586" /><div style="text-align: center;">Riggs is already jealous and felt like he needed to get in a picture...</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/StEI-v8LysI/AAAAAAAAARs/IwiTjBAzOsQ/s400/CIMG2469.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391100103053003458" /><div style="text-align: center;">Never could have done this without my Dad's patience!</div><div><br /></div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-50236305565513415302009-09-29T21:17:00.002-04:002009-09-29T21:28:05.002-04:00All is well!Marshall informed me today that she has been bored in class and needs some updates....so sorry for the lack of posts (have I already mentioned that I am terrible at this blogging thing).<div><br /></div><div>Well, I don't have much to report! Baby Collins will be 27 weeks tomorrow so we are moving right along. I am counting down the days until we get to meet her and I am "in aw" of my belly grow bigger and bigger everyday! Graham and I are loving her constant kicks and wiggles which really helps on the "is she really ok in there?" worries. I have to take my glucose test this Thursday so fingers crossed on passing it. (No Smore's the night before, right Lauren?)</div><div><br /></div><div>We have been to the last 3 Clemson home games and have gotten wet no DRENCHED at the last one. Needless to say, I am looking forward to a pajama weekend and sleeping in my own bed. Not that I don't love my tigers and being in Clemson seeing my family and buddies but prego needs a break from the 4 and half hour car trip!</div><div><br /></div><div>School is busy, busy, busy but I am really enjoying my sweet class and will miss them terribly when I am on maternity leave after Christmas Break. Wish me me luck as we head into the third trimester- I just can't wait!!!</div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-35995446454369875262009-09-07T15:45:00.002-04:002009-09-07T15:45:52.028-04:00What in the world?I have no idea what this crazy background stuff is....I am working on this nonsense!Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-21446685531985779932009-08-30T17:04:00.004-04:002009-08-30T17:19:55.123-04:00St. Simons Wedding<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprrA5HA2cI/AAAAAAAAARk/xdo0OMx0Zwc/s1600-h/CIMG2432.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprrA5HA2cI/AAAAAAAAARk/xdo0OMx0Zwc/s400/CIMG2432.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375867505782872514" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Me and my Graham</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprrAsQpA5I/AAAAAAAAARc/yJqtMVyKPb8/s1600-h/CIMG2429.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprrAsQpA5I/AAAAAAAAARc/yJqtMVyKPb8/s400/CIMG2429.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375867502333592466" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Cheers!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprrAAftW-I/AAAAAAAAARU/cDuZc9ebOZQ/s1600-h/CIMG2428.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprrAAftW-I/AAAAAAAAARU/cDuZc9ebOZQ/s400/CIMG2428.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375867490585631714" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">It was so good to see you Steph!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/Sprq_90nuOI/AAAAAAAAARM/79jW-j5SoHQ/s1600-h/CIMG2422.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/Sprq_90nuOI/AAAAAAAAARM/79jW-j5SoHQ/s400/CIMG2422.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375867489868036322" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is for you Utsey!</div>We just got back from a wedding for Graham's high school buddy- Billard. We roomed with Graham's cousin Edward and his g/f Britney and had so much fun! It was the start of our fall full of traveling with Clemson football coming up this weekend! Can't wait!<div><br /></div><div>Just added new pictures of Collins below...she is growing so fast!</div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-30955619510875765592009-08-30T16:52:00.002-04:002009-08-30T17:01:58.129-04:00Growing Like a Weed- 22 weeks and 2 days<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprnQVXu-MI/AAAAAAAAARE/ZC7kcObYlt0/s1600-h/Collins+Leg+8:28.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprnQVXu-MI/AAAAAAAAARE/ZC7kcObYlt0/s400/Collins+Leg+8:28.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375863373020723394" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Guess she got my long legs!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprnQBGbeKI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/vkAlDmccKs0/s1600-h/Collins+hands+in+the+face+8:28.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 332px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprnQBGbeKI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/vkAlDmccKs0/s400/Collins+hands+in+the+face+8:28.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375863367579433122" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Smooshed</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprnPn3V83I/AAAAAAAAAQ0/fUgQ6wKINuk/s1600-h/Collins+Profile+8:28.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 329px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprnPn3V83I/AAAAAAAAAQ0/fUgQ6wKINuk/s400/Collins+Profile+8:28.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375863360805270386" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't she darling?</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprnPYgbbGI/AAAAAAAAAQs/M0fk6w9LPxM/s1600-h/Collins+Foot+8:28.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprnPYgbbGI/AAAAAAAAAQs/M0fk6w9LPxM/s400/Collins+Foot+8:28.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375863356682628194" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Cute piggies</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprnPOqhPtI/AAAAAAAAAQk/wANmFLKAVMw/s1600-h/Collins+Thumbs+Up+8:28.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 337px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SprnPOqhPtI/AAAAAAAAAQk/wANmFLKAVMw/s400/Collins+Thumbs+Up+8:28.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375863354040598226" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">"I'm doing A-OK in here everybody!"</div><div style="text-align: left;">We stopped through Savannah to get another ultrasound on the way to a wedding in St. Simons (are we spoiled or what!?) She is looking great! Her legs are measuring a week ahead and she is in the 77th percentile overall...I guess that's why I was asked if I was carrying twins this weekend! </div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-90789620290401151022009-08-12T18:13:00.003-04:002009-08-12T18:22:03.451-04:00Half Way There!<div style="text-align: left;">I can't beleive that I am 20 weeks today and will get to see my little girl in (greater than or less than) 20 more weeks!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have been feeling great and very busy getting ready to open up a new school this Monday...I have 22 little darlings and if you've been keeping up, that is is double the amount I had last year! AHHHHH! Oh well, maybe they will cut big ol' fat </div><div>Mrs. Sanders a break! More to come about the very exciting Riverview Charter School!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is Collins (not sure if I've posted her name yet...it's my maiden name) at 19 weeks. She is still measuring a week ahead in all areas so I guess that explains my belly growing big</div><div>ger and bigger by the second!</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SoNABE376WI/AAAAAAAAAQU/B83uT0CzPGg/s400/Collinsface19wks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369205567988164962" /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 325px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SoNABwLO9QI/AAAAAAAAAQc/8mcKZloDktE/s400/Collinsfeet19wks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369205579611829506" /></div><div><br /></div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-67309685072632335162009-07-21T16:22:00.005-04:002009-07-22T10:25:59.741-04:002 years<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SmYnxO8MP_I/AAAAAAAAAQM/IGu2sjGn_lM/s1600-h/n12704525_35374054_2684.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SmYnxO8MP_I/AAAAAAAAAQM/IGu2sjGn_lM/s400/n12704525_35374054_2684.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361016133208784882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SmYnxJBqIsI/AAAAAAAAAQE/2VRPHdzkfP0/s1600-h/n12704525_35374058_3781.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SmYnxJBqIsI/AAAAAAAAAQE/2VRPHdzkfP0/s400/n12704525_35374058_3781.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361016131621102274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SmYnwzspB3I/AAAAAAAAAP8/SpTsD_-std4/s1600-h/CIMG1981.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SmYnwzspB3I/AAAAAAAAAP8/SpTsD_-std4/s400/CIMG1981.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361016125895804786" /></a><br />Happy Anniversary to my amazing husband Graham! The past two years have been perfect and I can't wait to share a precious little girl with you soon...I love you!Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-16575444910796693252009-07-15T10:23:00.003-04:002009-07-15T10:55:51.712-04:00Pretty in Pink<div style="text-align: left;">We had an extremely fun, successful market this year! We found a crib, changing table/ dresser, bed linens, swivel glider and ottoman, the sweetest outfits, and of course there was a pit stop at the HOBO sample room!</div><div><br /></div><div>We checked into the Ritz on Friday around lunch time and went straight to the porch where we had an awesome lunch to gear us up for super shopping. We headed over to market and immediately went to the fine linens floor where we knew the baby showrooms were. I originally thought I wanted a dark-stained sleigh crib but after seeing one in the first showroom I decided that I wanted something less dramatic and more casual. Well, did I hit the jackpot when we strolled into the Peas and Honey showroom! We immediately fell in love with this hand-stitched silk, one of a kind, perfect set!</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/Sl3ooVMIy1I/AAAAAAAAAPU/ojF9GiF3gyQ/s400/photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358694911221222226" /></div><div><i>Disclaimer: This picture was taken by my mom's iphone and </i></div><div><i>will never do this designer justice (she was there and I fell in love her). The colors are pale pink and pale green and this is not the crib that we chose but it is in the same line...it's white, distressed wood, and more of a sleigh crib design just not as big and bold). Everything should be arriving in the next 8 weeks so I'll give a room tour when everything is done!<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></i></div><div>After hitting the mother-load in Peas and Honey, I enjoyed walking around browsing with less pressure. That night we went back to the porch for an awesome dinner and it was bed time!</div><div><br /></div><div>Breakfast in bed (spoiled rotten...I know) got us energy for a full day of the gift building and chair hunting! I found a beautiful leather HOBO purse and a mustard colored clutch for my mother-in-laws birthday...gotta love the HOBO sample room. Then, we went to the baby apparel floor and found precious smocked bubbles and dresses and Kissy Kissy galore. Later that day, the perfect chair was spotted and the nursery is complete! I got a linen slip cover with green welting...and it could not be more comfortable. So after another amazing meal at the brand new Il Mulino next to the Ritz, it was back to Beaufort to show Graham all of the loot and await my furniture and bedding!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-67248090977885233692009-07-07T17:37:00.004-04:002009-07-07T17:55:38.403-04:00To Market, To Market...<div style="text-align: left;">to buy my little girl some furniture! I am leaving for Florence tomorrow to spend time with my family before my mom, one of her friends, and I head to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">AmericasMart</span> in Atlanta!!!!!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>We will spend the whole weekend trying to conquer wholesale heaven, looking for the perfect crib, chair, changing table/dresser, and not to mention lounge and dine in the beautiful...</div><div><br /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 344px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4AkJKIQwnN8/SlPBwF6z5SI/AAAAAAAAAPM/Phicd-DAPI8/s400/ritz_atlanta.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355837413840381218" /></div><div>Ritz in downtown Atlanta! The three of us went last year and had a ball and if you've been you know its something that cannot be described. It's truly an experience that is a shopper's dream and this time I get to venture onto the baby floor....watch out Atlanta here we come!</div><div><br /></div><div>Sorry about the picture delay...I'll try to get those up tonight!</div></div>Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634165902545704851.post-27808308745946076502009-07-02T10:57:00.002-04:002009-07-02T11:03:28.994-04:00It's a...GIRL!<br /><br />She is precious! We went to Savannah yesterday to have an ultrasound and right when she came up on the screen she let it be known that she was not going to have her daddy call her a "he" anymore! She wiggled, squirmed, and even sucked her thumb (cutest thing ever)! She is definitely going to be a giant like her parents because she is already measuring a week ahead in length...we weren't really expecting any less!<br /><br />Graham is going to scan the pictures in tonight, but I just wanted to post an update in the meantime....we are so proud of our little girl!Elizabeth Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344452327265642689noreply@blogger.com5