Fencing: A Gentleman's Sport

We're excited to show off our beautiful new fence! Michael Imlay, a friend from church who owns his own building company, and his boys built the fence in three HOT Tennessee days. We love it, and, as you'll see from the pictures, so does Layla! Thanks, Mom and Dad for helping make this happen!

DAY ONE: Holes for the posts ...

The Tennessee clay slowed down day one's progress ...

DAY TWO: Posts and frame ...


DAY THREE: A finished fence!






Our new routine has been to head outside with Layla every night to play. Jimmy bought her a kong-on-a-rope that is a designated "outside toy" - the minute we get it out, Layla gets ready to go outside. We weren't too successful capturing her in an action shot, but rest assured she can sprint around the yard fast enough to keep Jimmy on his toes. I'm not much of a playmate right now ... my run is more like an awkward waddle ... but I'm looking forward to many days and nights of enjoying the yard with puppy and baby!

Yesterday morning my friends from work threw me (and Anna) a brunch and shower. It was wonderful! Everyone was tanner and more relaxed, and we spent a few hours catching up and enjoying the beginning of summer break. I received lots of practical baby-care items, and some of the girls chipped in to buy my infant car seat - how nice! Here are some pictures of everyone ... I think we're a darn good-looking English department, if you ask me!

The gracious hostesses, Lindsay, Laura, and Lane

Laura opened her home to us and had everything decorated for baby, Lindsay made her delicious peach french toast and grape salad and planned some low-key games, and Lane made an adorable diaper cake and brought her new baby, Jackson, for our entertainment (he was perfect!). Thanks, girls!

*Sorry I don't have pictures of all these things ... I'll get better at this blogging business!

Carlen, Michelle, and Ellen

Kristen ... she's expecting a little girl of her own in September!

Stefanie