McKellar's Nursery

Lily and Preston painted McKellar's nursery on

Father's Day morning. Lily even put on some of my

make up so she would be beautiful for Daddy!!!!

Ta Da!!!!

My sister-in-law, Kristin, painted the cute cross picture

over the bookshelves. We love it!!!!

We are still looking for a monkey to hang from the vine

and have a few more things to do, but its almost done!

Kristin also painted the precious monkey picture hanging

over the crib! It is too cute. Thank you KK!!!

The glider is going over in this corner when we get it.

My Dad matted these Curious George storybook pages

for the wall. He did a great job!!! They really go well with

our Curious George/jungle animal theme.

We still can't believe how well it has turned out!

A few finishing touches and we will be all ready!

Not much longer and McKellar will be here!!!

Lily's Minnie Mouse Birthday Party!!!!

We celebrated Lily's 6th Birthday today at

Clay Boyd Park with a Minnie Mouse themed

party. We celebrated early because of the baby's

due date being so close to her birthday. Preston & I have

spent the last week making the cake, lollipops, cookies,

mouse ear party hats, banner, etc. It all turned out pretty

well and we had a lot of fun! When we got to the party,

a storm was rolling through, so we all huddled under the

Pavilion and did cake while we waited out the storm. Once

it was over, the kids had a lot of fun playing in the Splash

Pad and on the playground. Thanks to all who came!

Lily is all ready to party!

Lily and her friends wait out the rain!

The lollipops, cake & cookies

Party Hat!

Ready to eat cake!

Blowing out the candles!

Yum!

Finally, they got to enjoy the Splash Pad!

Lily opening her present from Julia

Dance Recital 2011

Yesterday was Lily's dance recital for Donna's. She

was great! The theme was "Oliver & Company" and Lily

was an artist for her tap number and a dream for her

ballet number. The recital was really good and was

held at the Coast Coliseum.

Little Miss Attitude!

All ready backstage!

Lily with her teacher, Ms. Melissa!

Chipollino

At the beginning of May, Lily performed in Gulf Coast

Ballet Theatre's production of "Chipollino" at the

Saengar Theatre in Biloxi. She had so much fun

doing it and danced beautifully! We were so proud!

Dress Rehearsal

The Ballet

Lily made friends with all of the other little girls

who were in the ballet. It was a great experience.

Acting Sad

Showing off all her flowers!

Baby Showers!

Thank you so much to Christina Woods & Marion Quave

for the fabulous baby showers that they threw for me!

We received so many wonderful gifts and are so thankful

for everyone who celebrated the impending birth of McKellar

with us. Thank you all for the generous gifts!

My first shower was in Brandon, MS at the home

of Josh & Christina Woods. Here are a few of the highlights:

The wonderful hostess, Christina, with her precious

daughter, AnaKathryn. She thought it was hilarious

to smile right after you took a picture, so I had

to snap a 2nd one really quickly!

McKellar will stay warm in the beautiful blanket

that Mamaw made for him! Lily has always

loved her Mamaw blankets!!!!!

My little helper!

I was blown away by the blanket that Lindsey Binion

made for McKellar! She is very talented and this will

be a very special blanket. Thanks Lindsey!

My second shower was at El Saltillo in Ocean Springs. Marion

Quave put it together and a lot of people from my office turned out.

My mom even drove over from New Orleans! It was a joint

shower with my friend and co-worker, Pam Foster,

who is expecting a little boy, Elliot, in August. I know

he and McKellar will be fast friends! Lily loves to play with his

big sister Addison. Here are some highlights:

Marion ordered a beautiful cake and her

daughter, Angie, made precious diaper cakes!

Pam gave me this precious jonjon! I can't wait to have

McKellar here to dress him in all of his precious little

clothes and use all of the baby items with have stocked up on!

Big Sisters-To-Be, Lily & Addison helped with opening gifts!

Girl Scout Daisy Garden Party

Lily & Katie pose with the cake Preston & I made!

Learning about etiquette

Troop 7119 had a great year!

Reciting the Pledge

Lily receiving her membership star!