Getting Started

Welcome to Andrea and Adam's virtual baby shower.
I am so glad that you've taken the time to stop by, to participate, to share and reflect and to truly celebrate this incredible season in their life!

I first met Andrea when I moved to Florida State University as a transfer student. In fact, she was my Fish School mom. I remember being completely blown away by her joy and excitement for life and by her unwavering love for our Dad. She welcomed me into her life and mine has never been the same! I specifically remember a pumpkin carving contest she hosted at her home during my first year at the FSU BCM- we put rhinestones on ours!! (I think we must have won!!) It wasn't long after being introduced to her parents that I fell in love with her entire family. It was easy to see where her passion for life and others came from!

Just a few years later, we were marrying amazing men and starting out on another journey- together!

It was during our time in New Orleans that our friendships really grew, as we learned and matured and began to see a bigger picture for our lives. Taking classes together shaped our perspectives and created a unique bond that we will have no matter where we journey in this life. But the moments we had in Willingham Manor, in small little coffee shops like Puccino's, at family friendly Mardi Gras parades, at the Flying Cow, over dinner while watching American Idol or just hanging knit our friendship together more than I might have ever imagined!

Adam and Andrea were there when we gave birth to our first son,

adoring him just about as much as we did :-)

and making sure he received a warm welcome when he arrived at his home on Lipsey Street for the first time!

They helped us celebrate birthdays and made children smile for pictures...

successfully!They helped us welcome our second little boy into the world as well and were amazing entertainers of our 14 month old in the "princess suite!" I seem to recall lots of flip flop games...

And book readings too!

It's been awhile since we've seen Andrea and Adam, so long that we've even added another little bundle of joy to our family- don't worry it was a girl this time! Despite the time and distance, our love and appreciation for them, their calling in life, their passion and their friendship has not changed.

I could not have imagined going through some of the most difficult, interesting and fun times in my life without Adam and Andrea, that's why you're here, reading this blog- because the moment I found out they were going to be parents themselves, I've been trying to figure out a way to shorten the distance from "here to there." For most of us, it will be nearly impossible to make the journey to welcome little Jellybean into the world, although I would love to hang streamers and balloons for his or her grand entrance home, just as they did for us. So, instead of making the trip physically, let's make it in our hearts. Let's join together and throw them one awesome virtual baby shower!! Post your words of wisdom, have fun playing the games (although I regret there will be no prizes) and enjoy celebrating the life of Jellybean! Oh... and don't forget this is a surprise...for now!! Thanks for helping out! I know that Adam and Andrea will be touched by your "presence" at this celebration!