A Name

Again, there's so much thought that goes into a name. I was indecisive (like obsessive compulsive over a name) for months. After Thanksgiving we returned to Starkville for a Mississippi State basketball game. During the game, I got 2 text messages asking what her name would be. Daniel got tired of it exhausting me and decided on Harper Lee Sims. That was one of our options, but not a definite. Now, I love the name Harper Lee! It will soon fit her. 

HARPER, Daniel's middle name, comes from his great grandmother Harper (mom's side) and great great grandmother on his dad's side. 

LEE comes from my grandfather (dad's side) and Daniel's mom's middle name is Lee. It just worked. We originally wanted a Biblical name, but maybe the next one can be. 

Our options were:

Kennedy Sims

Mary Harper Sims

Mary Preston Sims

John Harper Sims - if it were a boy

Jane Harper Sims

Harper Kathleen Sims

Drew ____ Sims - I love Drew as a girl's name

Harper Bennett Sims 

Mary Bennett Sims

Nan Kennedy Sims - love Nan!

Harper Lee Sims

Harper Nan Sims

(photo by: Anna Miller, George and Wait Herrod)

Only 1 week and 2 days left! 

Nursery Preview

Harper's nursery...

...to be continued. 

Clinton Baby Shower

The baby shower in Clinton (January 14) was absolutely perfect. A big "THANK YOU" goes to Meaghan Burk, Mrs. Donna Hand, Mrs. Pepper White, Renee Beadle, Kameryn Kline, Mary Dunaway, Rachel Little and Crissy Crain! The shower was at the Hand's house and was decorated so cute! They (Meaghan) just had a baby boy, so a little pink was welcomed! 

Renee's cupcake creation

Mrs. Donna's diaper cake

brunch, my favorite

about to pop!

Liam, holding down the fort

Thank you!!!

cute bloomers

clothes, clothes and clothes

my awesome grandmas

Mary "June" Kennedy and Jill

Daniel and I felt so relieved after this shower. We now have a car seat, pack-n-play, swing, plenty of cute clothes, diaper genie, air purifier, bloomers, more clothes, nic-naks, bottles, mattress pad, bedding, etc! I was thrilled when mom and Jill brought it up on Sunday. We could finally start decorating her room! 

UPDATE: Our second childbirth class was so insightful. We learned all about newborn care. Daniel likes to say the classes don't help, but they really do. We both learned a lot about what to do once Harper is home. In other news, I went to my weekly check-up last Wednesday- everything looks great. Harper has dropped and could come any day. I did lose some weight (pre-labor sign). My body is getting ready for labor... maybe that's why I'm not sleeping?? I have gotten used to watching Daniel sleep, talk in his sleep and anxiously awaiting his alarm to go off. Back to baby... she's approximately 7 pounds and still the size of a watermelon. I can't decide if I'm ready for her to come yet. Ya know, it's really not up to me. Whenever she decides to come will be just perfect. We are packed and ready! 

Happy Wedding Day, Sally Beth!

Tonight, Sally Beth Allred will marry Mr. GT McCullough! Here are some pictures that remind me of Sally Beth and our really random adventures. Enjoy.

Halloween 06 when Sally Beth came to Clinton- she's in animal print, are you surprised?

Move-in day at Mississippi State... this was the day I got used to bright colors. 

Chi Omega Bid Day! 

These pictures are semi depressing. 

First date party- Kentucky Derby

A night in Hurst- who remembers Latoya Beaugard???

Boys Bid Day! Freshman year we had no idea what to expect, typical.

Chi Omega initiation

My Tie... or switch dates?

Sally Beth, the deer, for Chi O Camo

Never ever land and swap - enough said.

Tennessee vs. Mississippi State weekend in Knoxville

How did we end up in the basement of the Lambda Chi house with this character? 

Sally Beth and GT as Harry and Lloyd

LSU football game

So thankful for all of our memories! Now... can we go back to freshman year? You know the year when I THOUGHT I was fat- ha!

Congratulations, GT and Sally Beth! See y'all tonight.