Within these Halls: Great Way to Start off June!

this weekend has been a busy one, but a LOT of fun! friday night, Jack, my mom and i went to the "Nic of Time" fundraiser at the duke mansion. My friend Meghan started this non-profit side business - here are the details:

As was their newest venture, "Cottie & Cake," a non-profit side business that makes colorful blankets to be donated to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Levine Children's Hospital. The idea was inspired by Meghan, who had a difficult and high-risk pregnancy carrying two twin girls (Katelynn and Scottlynn). The twins were delivered early and Katelynn did not survive. Scottlynn ("Scottie") had to be kept in critical care, weighing only 2 pounds when she was delivered. The team at the NICU was invaluable to Meghan and her family and she wanted to find a way to give back. Ella, Scottie's big sister, never did get to know little Kate, but that didn't stop her from learning both their names... though "Scottie and Kate" came out sounding more like "Cottie and Cake," hence the name of the venture.

meghan and i were friends many years ago and have been reconnected through Wyatt. I am so thankful for the people that i have come to meet and come back in touch with through my experience already. she is an inspiration and wonderful mother and i was honored to be invited to her event. we had a great time!!

jack and i (29 weeks!)

my beautiful mom who is in her last rotations in becoming a PA

the next morning, uncle trent came over and we went to IHOP. this was very special for trent and i to be able to go since this is usually just a Lawton and daddy tradition. the waitresses in there actually came up to us and were excited to see him and shocked to see me!

later that day i helped host a shower for my good friend meredith. she is having twins!!! a boy AND a girl! so special....these babies are miracles and all of us couldn't be more happy for meredith and jeff ;)