Let's hear it for NEW YORK...

...and for my friend Lindsey Ann who just recently got married there in the Big City.

Her wedding was seriously like a dream. Hands down nicest wedding I've ever been to, been a part of, seen in magazines, you get the idea. And I love how she down played the entire thing. That's just Lindsey. So humble.

I'll share some pics of the Fitzgerald/Kelly weekend. We all had so much fun and I am so thankful she asked me to be a part of her special day. And yes, in case you were wondering I went solo and left Micah and the kids by themselves (with the help of Granna) for 3 days. Good news! They all survived!

First stop - Lindsey's apartment in Long Island City. I flew in late Wed night and stayed with her and her baby girl, Chloe. Chloe is Bryan and Lindsey's dog p.s.

Me & Chloe

View from her apt looking out to East River

Then Thursday we ran around town and did "wedding" errands. That night we had the Rehearsal Dinner at a restaurant in Midtown called Salute.

BM's and Bride @ Salute

Friday was the Big Day!!! Aside from the rain and cooler temps everything couldn't have been more perfect. I stole some pics from my friend Julie's blog - she is becoming quite the master photographer. 

cute hanger julie got off Etsy

Love!!

So cute:)

Makeup and Hair with Chloe in tow

Julie captured this beauty of a shot

Mr & Mrs Kelly before ceremony

Me & Lindz

Me, Bride, & Julie

All the NY girls - love ya'll!!!

Mr. & Mrs. Kelly

Congrats again Lindsey and Bryan! Thanks for letting us be a part of your beautiful wedding. We had so much fun living it up in New York:) 

1 MONTH

Looky looky who is already one month old!!! Hayes has changed so much over the last several weeks and has gotten so chunky which I absolutely LOVE! We think he's one handsome little devil...Red Devil that is of course:)

**4th of July Fun**

So, I've been a little busy figuring out how to do life with 2 children. I must admit it's quite a bit harder than I imagined. Not sure what exactly I thought it would be like but I guess the best word I can choose to describe the last month would be - - challenging.


Hayes is doing much much better so thank you for those of you who prayed for his tummy troubles. I think we're finally getting into a good groove and learning to work around somewhat of a schedule. Those of you who know me, you know how I like a good schedule:) I have learned through this whole process that you definitely have to be more go with the flow when dealing with two. Everyone who has 2+ children tells you this...well guess what? They are right!

Anyway, yesterday we celebrated the 4th of July (PS - I CAN NOT BELIEVE ITS ALREADY JULY). We went swimming at a friends house in the morning. This is about the only activity you can do outside at the moment. To say it's HOT in Memphis is an understatement. It's MISERABLE. Later on we went to the Millers to cook out and watch the Germantown Fireworks Show. We do this every year, I love that it's becoming a tradition with our family. Hudson got to stay up this year and partake for the first time. He had a great time and so did we! Happy Birthday America! Thank you Lord for the freedom we have in this country and for the freedom we have in you.

Getting ready for the fireworks show and enjoying Granna's homemade ice cream

Granna, Papaw, and Hudson

Mommy, Daddy, and Hudson

Taking it all in

Granna and Hud

Our 4th of July model, Miss Ella

Alicia, where are you? 

Some recent random pics:

obsessed with daddy's shoes these days

My twin:) 

Sleepy angel baby

Hayes is Here!

Hayes Russell Miller

Born 6/6/12

4:10 pm

7lb 5oz

Hayes' Story...

So my blood pressure once again was on the rise around the 37 week mark. I wasn't exactly surprised since it happened with Hudson too. I kept having to go to Dr. William's office and get it checked each week and on Monday, June 4, my BP was 145/90. According to the doc this was a red flag that the good old pre-eclampsia was returning. So she told me to come back on Wed morning and we would check it once more. If it were any higher Dr. Williams offered to induce me. 

However, she was completely booked that day at the hospital so she couldn't "promise" me anything. Well, Wed morning arrived and Micah and I set off to go have our June Bug. I was 100% certain my BP would be up so I was also 100% certain we'd be having a baby that day. To my surprise, my BP was back down to NORMAL! Dr. Williams was frustrated and basically said it looked like I'd be going home. She saw the disappointment on our faces and suggested she just check me before sending me home. Score! I was 4 cm and well on my way....

We were sent down to Baptist Women's around 11:00 and by 11:30 I was already in a room hooked up to an IV and getting started. I'll spare the boring details but by 3:30 I was at 10 cm and ready to push. Dr. Williams was seeing a patient in her office so I had to wait for her to finish. She got in our room at 4:00 and at 4:10 Hayes was born into this world! Super easy, super fast delivery. Just like I like them:) 

As you can see from the pics, he looks nothing like his brother which is hysterical to me. I think he definitely resembles mommy, especially with all that dark hair. So far he has truly been an angel. The only problems we've had are constipation issues. This, however, is just like Big Brother Hudson. So, I know it seems silly but please stop and take a quick minute if you wouldn't mind and pray for poop. I realize that's totally gross but the poor little thing is miserable b/c he can't go on his own:(

Thank you and enjoy some of the pictures of the newest member of the Miller Fam!

me @ 37 weeks

Last pic as a family of 3

Getting started

waiting, waiting

Officially a BOY mom

Hudson getting ready to meet his bubba

Ha! So excited

He just wanted to touch him

Granna and Hayes

Wide eyed and very alert

Happy to be home

Melt my heart....

Bachelorette Bash in Nash

So one of my oldest and best friends celebrated her last days as a bachelorette over the weekend in Nashville. That was so sweet of her to choose Nashville as a celebration destination, considering the girl lives in New York City. Needless to say I was so thankful I was able to go and overjoyed that I did not go into labor while there:) It was nice to get away and have some "girl time" over the weekend, especially with some of my favorite friends and some I now know much better. We hope you had a great time

Lindsey   soon-to-be   Kelly

Here is a quick recap from our weekend in Nashvegas. Thanks so much to all the girls who came and made it a memorable one for Little Lindz!

LBH, Me, Julie, and Lindsey eating dinner @ Cabana

J Sass 

me, julie, & lindz in our bachelorette attire

ran into an old friend from high school

the preggers getting our nails done - fumes were a tad bit too strong

Arrington Vineyard to watch the sunset

me and erin @ arrington vineyard

Happy Bachelorette and her maids

My Dad and Dana drove up from Crossville on Sunday to have brunch with me before I had to go back to Memphis. 

(36 week bump)