Blonde Boutique Pop-Up

Blonde Boutique had a pop-up store at Dana's house in the west loop.  It was such a fun night. Always a great time with my BFF. 

Allison's Birthday Dinner

Allison, Scott, Craig and I went out to dinner to celebrate Allison's birthday. We went to Joe's Stone Crab - one of the best restaurants in Chicago. We don't get to go out with Scott and Allison as much as we would like, but we always know how to party when we are together. After dinner we went to Epic for drinks. It was a very fun night and can't wait to get together again. Happy Birthday Allison!

Allison's Baby Shower

Danielle (Allison's older sister) and I threw Allison a baby shower at Danielle's house on Sunday. Allison has been my BFF since I moved to Charleston in 5th grade (20 YEARS!). She is going to make a wonderful mamma. It has been really neat to watch her through this whole process. I'm so happy for her and Scott.

The shower turned out nice and everyone had a great time. Only 8 more weeks until Baby Ohlander arrives...I can't wait!! I'm going to spoil that little girl (and so will everyone else). Allison & Scott have had a lot of practice recently with Allison's nephews (Marek is 3 and Lukas is 1). They will make amazing parents. Allison got a lot of cute stuff at her shower. Here are some pictures from her shower (Click on the picture to make it bigger)

Allison's Mother-in-law and her friend put together the pictures below of Scott and Allison and was so nice to lend these to us for the shower. Her Mother-in-law is such a sweet lady and very creative.

SIL & BFF preggo pictures

My sister-in-law Sue and brother John came in town from New Jersey on Thursday for the weekend. My Mom and I are throwing them a baby shower on Saturday in Charleston. My brother Bryan who also lives in Chicago came over Thurs night so we could leave early on Fri. We went to dinner at Boundry and as we were coming Scott & Allison were leaving so of course I took that opportunity to take some belly pictures. Allison told me earlier that day they were going to dinner in our area and I told her to go to Boundry so we could see each other, but I wasn't sure what time they were going and we happened to time it perfectly.

Sue is having a boy and is due Sept 20 and Allison is having a girl and is due Sept 22. Don't they both look SO CUTE! I'm so happy for both of them. I was hoping one would have a boy and one would have a girl and I got my wish. It's been fun shopping for both of them.

Dinner with The Ohlanders - FELT A KICK

We had Mexican for dinner on Friday night with Scott and Allison at Caoba. The food was great! After dinner Allison told me to feel her stomach and I FELT HER BABY GIRL KICK FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!! It was such an amazing experience! I was with her twice last week (only for about 30 min each time), but she was not interested in kicking for me then. She kicks her Mommy a lot, but I guess she was shy at first with me. Allison said it was not a very big kick for her, but at least I was able to feel it. I can't wait to meet this little girl. She will be so spoiled. Allison & Scott will be amazing parents.