Over the weekend, we had a mini Southampton College reunion with Shannon, Nikki and Ruthie. Fun to have all the girls together again. Can you believe it's been 13 years since we met? 

I bartered with Nikki for some of her professional photographs while she was in Texas for the weekend - in return, she got a steak dinner from Saltgrass, and her first taste of Texas Beer, Shiner Bock. It is great to have some pictures to memorialize this belly - Nikki is truly so incredibly talented.  

The belly, big belly.  

My personal favorite - if you look close, you can see baby Pollard's butt, back, ??? above my belly button and to the right of the tatoo. I am holding out hope that is not a head! 

Shannon and Nikki came for a visit this weekend while Angus was at Black Belt Camp in Alabama. I wanted to have back up in case baby Pollard decided to make his debut early. No such luck! I am clearly looking huge in this picture - have you seen a fatter face than mine right now? Nikki and Shannon are both doing great, and look great as well. We had a great time - can't wait to have them back after the baby is born. 

Mac was happy to have company too. He sits in front of the guestroom where Shannon slept, just hoping that she will come out in the morning.  

Worn out after all the present opening and festivities. Everyone has been so kind and generous. It's great to bring a child into the world when you have so many great friends and support! 

Wondering how a kid that will fit in this outfit can possibly be inside me? Kianoush gave our son some beautiful little outfits - I will definitely have a well dressed kid! 

Pector running the games - fun stuff: baby bingo and a quiz to see who knew me the best. The MS150 question was the stumper, and that Angus is Irish, not Scottish. "Uncle" Chris from Orange even made an appearance on the quiz!  

I got more pictures from my Baker shower - thanks Michelle! Here are Valerie and Becca hamming it up while Mandy plays the "what baby food is it" game. Glad I didn't have to taste those foods! 

The law school ladies (Barry, Allison, Stacy and Kelly) hosted a great shower at Allison's house in Pearland! It was so much fun. Interesting to see where we all are 6 years after starting law school together. Great that we've stayed such good friends. I really look forward to many years of friendship with these ladies.  

Moms at the baby shower. It makes me so happy to see them so happy! 

My very special friend Ruthie with me at the shower. Ruth and I went to college together and were reunited when we both unexpectedly ended up living in Houston - who would have thought that would happen??? Ruthie gave me a great gift - a girl's day out complete with a massage and pasta dinner at Ruth's, not to mention a good Italian wine! I can't wait to let Angus have some daddy time with our son so I can go to hang out with Ruth!  

I hosted a baby shower for Janet, daughter of our very dear friends Lori and John. It was fun to host and prepare for the arrial of Janet's second son, Liam. She is due in early September. Our sons will surely be great beach buddies! 

Janet and her son Logan. Logan will be about the age my brother Billy was when I was born. I'm sure Logan will be as good of an older brother as Billy was to me! 

Look at those eyes! 

Liam's first birthday party. Liam is the first son of Tess (in the blue shirt - my good friend from law school) and Christian (in green hat); they are expecting baby boy #2 in October. Liam is so cute. We can expect big things from him.  

My first baby shower (and first official blog appearance)! What a great day. I had wonderful hostesses, and the shower was beautiful. Thanks to Michele, Becca, Julie, Valerie and Kianoush for everything - you guys are the best! 

Farrell and I at our good friend Rik Peacher's wedding in College Station. Rik was responsible for getting Farrell and I together. He did not know baby was on the way. You should have seen his face when we walked into the church for the wedding. 

Farrell and Stacey Meier celebrating Stacey's recent graduation from Rice U.. Way to go Stacey and congrats on your new job at UTMSI!!