KRISTEN'S BABY SHOWER

I went to my friend Kristen's baby shower in Memphis, Tennessee yesterday.  Kristen and her husband Michael are expecting their first baby any day now.  So exciting!  You may remember Kristen from the post I did about her wedding HERE or from the post about her sister Dede's wedding HERE.  Dede was hostess extraordinaire at the shower.  She did a fantastic job decorating and putting everything together.  The most wonderful part for me?  Getting to see my parents!  Yup, they came down from Chicago by train.  The Beazley and Huff families back together again.  I don't want to jinx anything but I have seen my parents 3 times now in 2013.  When we get together at Christmas that will be a record setting 4 times!  I know, I know... I'm spoiled. ;)  Everyone had a great time and the entire weekend was so nice.  Kristen received some adorable things for Nicholas.  His nursery is now overflowing thanks to all the presents!

Mr. Tom & Mrs. Kappi's beautiful home.

It's a boy for Kristen & Michael!

My Mom the braid expert.  Seriously, she's a genius!  Doesn't even need to open her eyes ;)

Kristen's waterfall braid.

Beautiful flowers.

My Mom, Dad, and Mrs. Kappi discussing serious shower business.

The awesome diaper cake.

Yummy cupcakes from Gigi's.

More yummy cupcakes from Gigi's.

Love the Beazley's backyard pool!

Inviting, isn't it?

Clara the puggle is not so sure what to think about this monkey...

"Take it away," Clara says!

Popcorn baby shower favors.

"She's about to pop!"

FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE

Behold... the long awaited beach vacation photographs are making a grand appearance...

Welcome to Fenwick Island, Delaware!

Uncle J and little Miss Addelyn in her cute watermelon bikini.

More of Uncle J and Addelyn having fun in the sun.

Family of 4 (5 come November!): Alisha, Addelyn, Benjamin, and Andrew.  Notice we went from bikinis to hoodies?  Guess living in Hawaii has really altered their sense of cold.

Grandmother having a raucous time with her great-grandchildren!

"Hi," says J :)

I love this picture!  How in the world did J, me, and Mom get stuck carrying everything?!

My Uncle Michael is an amazing cook!  Especially when it comes to crab.  This was just one of the many crab dishes he made us that week... delicious Crab Fluff!

And if you're curious about what's inside a cab fluff, here you go... a huge lump of picked crab meat.

Welcome to Ocean City, Maryland!  Where my parents met and fell in love <3

J and me on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

Uncle Michael and J enjoying Thrasher's fries doused in malt vinegar.  Yum!

Mom and Dad with their favorite grandkids. (Yes, Addelyn is eating the stroller)

This is the house my Daddy rented with friends the summer after graduating high school.  They certainly lived it up that summer.  If I'm recalling correctly, their party trick was jumping off the roof into the bay!  That does not sound safe, Dad!!  The house was/is really pretty.  It's right on the water and currently for sale if anyone is interested.  You know, if you have a spare million burning a hole in your pocket.

Benjamin and our cousin Timothy are twinsies!

Our view while eating dinner at Harpoon Hanna's.

J and Me <3

Another angle...  Yikes!

It's NEVER a vacation unless Latvian Highballs are involved.  We certainly missed "Master Kyle" and his bartender skills.  He was too busy flying helicopters in San Diego to join us.  Luckily, my Daddy and J picked up the slack.  Grandpa - you would have been proud with how much whiskey we went through during the trip!

Thanks for invite, Ocean City.  But I think we'll celebrate on the beach in Fenwick instead.

Haha!  Looking good in the background, Uncle Jim!

It was so much fun watching fireworks on the beach for 4th of July.  USA!  USA!

Oh no!  What kind of trouble are you two getting into now?!

Andrew and Addelyn in water bottle heaven.

Another crab dinner courtesy of Uncle Michael!  They were amazing!  Steamed and covered in Old Bay.  Nobody does crabs like Maryland.  Sorry Louisiana.  Now you know where my loyalty lies.

Dig in y'all!

I'll end with this picture...  One of my favorites from the trip.  Andrew is very concerned about sharing his sippy cup with Uncle J.  Haha.

MR. & MRS. WOJCIK

Jen and Chris are married!  Hooray for the two lovebirds!  Congratulations Wojciks!  J and I had a fabulous time at the ceremony and reception last night.  Both took place at the Baltimore Museum of Industry on the Inner Harbor.  Beautiful location!  We loved being right on the water all night.  My highlights of the evening included delicious crab dip and getting to spend time with so much family (not in that order).  Pictures below... And now J and I are off to Fenwick Island!  Can't wait to spend a week at the beach!

Perfect spot for a wedding.

You may kiss the bride!

My Mom did a waterfall braid for me.  I loved it!

Hi Mom!  Hi Dad!

Some of my family... cousin Jordan, Aunt Amy, me, J, cousin Bethany, and Aunt Jan.  I am SO sorry cousin Rachel and Uncle Jim.  Instagram cut you out of the picture :(

The newlyweds... Christopher and Jennifer <3