The Meadows: Celebrating Baby Sawyer :)

Beautiful cake at the Meadows'

Last weekend, Steven and I made a whirlwind trip down to Alabama to celebrate the future baby Sawyer Meadows with our families and friends. After driving for 12 hours, we finally made it to Opelika and spent the night at the Meadows' house. I guess because we were so excited, Steven and I both woke up very early the next morning. We decided to go out for a walk because it had been over a year since we had been back there. The sun was shining, but the air was crisp and cool; it was a perfect fall morning! Later, we got ready and made our way over to Steven's Aunt Janet and Uncle Bo's house who hosted the entire Meadows family for lunch. Lunch was delicious and the company was awesome. They all showered us with gifts (we felt so blessed!). We were so happy to see everyone and catch up!

Later that afternoon, we went back to the Meadows' house and watched the Auburn vs. South Carolina game. We won! I was so happy for our team! Afterward, we grilled out and ate dinner while watching more football and telling stories. I love to be around the Meadows family! They are all so happy, and I know that Mr. Steve and Mrs. Theo are going to be excellent grandparents to little Sawyer!

Steven and I (plus baby bump) with the cake :)

Hanging out at Bo and Janet's house after lunch

Very early Sunday morning, Steven and I made our way to North Alabama to visit my family. We made it in time to go to church with my parents at Hillsboro Baptist. It was so great to hear my dad preach; it made me think back fondly on my childhood. Afterward, Steven and the boys went to run some errands while all the girls got ready for the shower in the fellowship hall. Mom and Dad got little man a crib and dresser, which will be perfect for his nursery, and we were showered with lots of presents, advice, and love from everyone else. All the ladies who helped were so amazing and made everything look incredibly beautiful! I couldn't ask for better friends and family!

Steven and I hung out at the house for the rest of the afternoon with the family. Later, we all went to Betsy and Michael's house in Huntsville. It was our first time to see their place. I loved it! Then, we met Mom and Dad at Zaxby's for a late dinner (we even got to eat with our friend Kevin Walsh!). After dinner, we went back to the Osborn's for a slumber party and video games. The next morning came way too early. We took our time packing up all the gifts and furniture and grabbed a last minute lunch at John's Bar-B-Que. We needed our white sauce fix!

There are no words to express how much we love and miss our friends and family in Alabama. You all mean so much to us. We can't wait to introduce you all to our little man in a few months!