Chat·ta·noo·gi·an

(this post is told from Maggie's view point)

A Chattanoogian - that is what my cousin will be; born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I am waiting on him to arrive. His due date is less than a month away (June 23rd), and I can't wait to meet him! We know he has curly hair and likes to move a lot. (My aunt even wants him to be a little dork with glasses:) In the meantime, we are celebrating his life with baby showers and fun parties counting down the days until he arrives!

Back in the middle of April, we went to Macon for one of his baby showers. What a great time!

Here I am in my new outfit that Mia gave me in my Easter basket...I picked it out just for the shower.

Since I am still so little, Mia carried me around letting me meet all of Aunt Kate's friends.

I had to shut my eyes for a few minutes to get a quick nap...

While Aunt Kate was opening gifts for my little cousin, I was talking to Emily Dermatas, Granny, and Aunt Brenda...it was a great conversation about what my little cousins name might be (it is a surprise...we won't find out until he is born!).

Grandmother Neyman showing me off at the shower.

All four of us

(Mom, me, my little cousin/the bun in the ove, and Aunt Kate)

That evening, there was a party for Anna Caroline and Austin (Uncle Big's brother). They are getting married in July (soon after my little cousin arrives).

***Can you see me in the far left corner of the picture being held by Uncle Big?

WOW! What a day! Thanks, Aunt Kate, for holding me while I feel asleep.

This past weekend we traveled up to Chattanooga, my cousin's city. There we did lots of fun things! We started Friday morning off by going to the Royal's home.

Here I am hanging out at Aunt Kate's house.

On Saturday, Mom helped with a shower for my little cousin, Aunt Kate, and Uncle Big. Here are some pictures (with my commentary) from the morning.

Little cousin, I can't wait to help you play with all of these great gifts!

Uncle Big and Aunt Kate opening gifts for the little guy.

(Aunt Kate looks worried about all the dirty diapers she is going to have to change:)

What is all of that blue?!

Ed telling me how excited he is about my little cousin arriving. He will then have three great grandchildren with one little Norwood on the way.

Uncle Big's friend, Thomas, introduced me to a little boy named Wells. He is the son of Andrew and Cindy (some of their best friends).

I just did not know what to think. So, when in doubt I just cry.

We just did not hit it off at first, but we tried and again later...

Why is daddy holding another baby...a baby who made me cry?!

Some of the decorations at the shower...

All the hostess with Aunt Kate - Kathleen, Mom, Cindy, Ashley, Allison, Mary Elizabeth, and Beth

The Whole Gang

(come on little cousin! I'm tired of being the baby of the family!)

Our second encounter was a little better. I really like older boys...he is six months older than me and very handsome...maybe we can go on a date in a few years (if daddy approves!).

Saturday afternoon, Daddy and Uncle Carson pushed me in the stroller across the walking bride to Coolidge Park where I watched them canoe with Uncle Big in the Tennessee River.

I also got to hang out with Chris and Kathleen Arnold in the park.

To top off the weekend, we partied at the cookout at Aunt Kate and Uncle Big's house. Daddy grilled burgers for everyone...

Here I am hanging out, waiting on the burgers, with Aunt Kate, her mother-in-law (Mrs. Ellen), Mia, and Granny...I guess I forgot to look at the camera.

All of the partying made me thirsty. After this it was time for bed!

But I had to pose for one more picture!

Come on, little cousin! There is a whole world I can't wait to show you! We are going to be great friends! I already love you with my whole heart and can't wait to grow up with you!