What an awesome week!

We don't even know where to start. This past week was amazing!!! Clint went to Vegas to spend some time with his good friend Michael, while Melissa finished up her MBA school work here at home. Then, on Mother's Day, Melissa's parents arrived from North Carolina. It was a great day to celebrate "almost being" a "Mom" with her Mom! It was relaxing and enjoyable for all. Then, the hard work started on Monday. So many projects were started and completed throughout the week....too many to name! Diaper Inserts were sewn, a toilet was fixed, a fan was replaced, our kitchen backsplash was tiled, over 60 two-person meals were made for the freezer AND the nursery was completed (it's all ready for Baby McReynolds to move in!). We're probably missing some projects....but the point is...so much was accomplished this week! We are so thankful and appreciative for the help, support and love from Melissa's parents!!! Thank you Mom and Dad!!!

Here are a few pictures of the meals (only about half is shown!):


And a few of the finished nursery (Click on the pictures to make them larger):





In addition, Melissa and her Mom were thoroughly educated in the art of breastfeeding. Angel, a sweet and generous lady from church, came over for two hours on Thursday to tell us stuff that no one else would about the process. Overwhelming as it was, all her tricks and tips will definitely come in handy this July!! Thank you Angel!!!

The week concluded with a great celebration over in Birmingham - Melissa graduated from MBA school. Clint's parents flew in from Texas and we all enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Brio's before graduation. Samford Brock School of Business knows how to do "pomp and circumstance"!! It was a very nice ceremony and the party afterwards at the Lohrke's was fantastic! It was a very special day for our family and we felt very blessed to have everyone together to celebrate!



We are also thankful for Nonnie and Pop McReynolds for getting the Pack and Play off our registry! Clint assembled it on Sunday morning and we are certain that it will come in handy when Baby McReynolds gets home, as well as when we travel. It has a great bassinet and changing table built in. Of course, it has the obligatory sounds and music player so we can all get our fill of the ocean, birds chirping and baby lullabies.