Showered

A few weekends ago I was blessed to have my first shower. My dear friend Jessamie, her mother, and other sweet friends from Habersham hosted a lovely afternoon ice cream sundae shower . It is unbelievable to think the house I spent so many nights as a teenager is the one that I spent celebrating my first baby! And then to look over and see my bff from high school holding her baby girl is even stranger!

I can't believe that this little one is just 8 short weeks from making his/her debut...every day I feel more and more joy about the coming arrival . I am so grateful to the Lord for his rich blessings in my life and I loved being able to celebrate them with such precious friends!

week 28

for all those who may not think I'm growing... here is proof :)

iPhone Update

this has been life for the last couple months...

my little treasure..


lil baby mama belly


trip to emergency room...sweet little Bryce broke his arm


Egypt crisis on CNN


wedding dress shopping...no worries...this is not her dress :)


oh how I love you Scott's!




from my valentine

Daytona Nights

Last weekend Josh and I went with my parents to Daytona for the Rolex 24 hour Race. I can honestly say I have never seen my husband so giddy with child-like wonder . The first few nights were spent at a friends condo near St.Augustine where we spent time touring around town and taking in the salty air. We then headed to Daytona to stay the weekend with my Dad's cousin Chris and his wife Dale.

Josh spent most of the weekend at the track with my Dad and Chris while I spent time hanging with the girls enjoying the weather in Winter Park. On Friday the boys got the thrill of their life by getting the chance to drive a "hot lap" around the track... at the end of the trip, Josh commented that the lap around the track could have ranked as the most adventurous thrill of his life...that is saying a lot for a guy like him...thankfully he managed to get through it without soiling his pants or throwing up in the car. We had a great time and got some much needed rest and relaxation.

Congrats Lil Sis!

We had such a fun time celebrating the engagement of my dear little sis and her brand new fiance. We are so thrilled to add another male into the Bluster family and what a sweet male he is! Mere and Rob got engaged at my grandparents cabin where Josh and I were married nearly 3 years ago. Afterwards, they were met by family and friends at my parents' where we celebrated with champagne and chili in sheer Bluster fashion. Love you guys!










seriously melt my heart...the paci smile

Wedding in Joshua Tree

We had a lovely time traveling down the west coast in late December. Josh's dear friend from college Luke was getting married in Twentynine Palms, California
(part of Joshua Tree National Park) so we decided to make a trip of it. We flew into San Francisco, visited with some friends in Turlock, passed through Bakersfield, and then made the long and desolate drive to Twentynine Palms. Luke and Leah's wedding was small and beautiful and truly felt like an Anthropologie photo-shoot. We ended our time on the west coast by catching the Cirque du Soleil show Mystere at Treasure Island in Las Vegas. It was a brief trip but certainly a memorable one.

Thanksgiving Snapshot

50+ people in and out, 2 Turkeys, macaroni and cheese, dressing, sweet potato casserole, hunting, Alabama/Auburn rivalries, Ga/Ga Tech rivalries, international visitors, cozy fires, scrabble tournaments, hot cider on the stove, homemade caramel popcorn, Papa's birthday party, sketchy peach brandy moonshine, Mama G's, national lampoons Christmas Vacation, annual trip to NC mountains to chop down our tree...just a snapshot of our Thanksgiving in Habersham.


Josh and I next to our tree...it was freezing...I grabbed Josh's hunting cap to keep warm


The two things I prepared for Thanksgiving ...old fashioned mac and cheese and a Heinz 57 cheese ball...anyone see a theme there?




Oh...here is Eli's new trick...sitting on top of my head