the blackmons in chicago

A Busy Weekend

So, this weekend was busy but great! As mentioned in the post earlier, we had Brad's work Christmas party on Friday night which was a lot of fun. On Saturday, we had the exciting chance to take a hospital tour of Inova Alexandria Hospital which is where we plan to give birth. We were both a little anxious and excited to visit the hospital, especially knowing that we will likely spend a lot of time there! It was a great opportunity for us to learn where we will need to go when labor strikes, see the rooms on the labor and delivery floor, and visit the maternity floor for post-partum care. We felt assured after seeing the units and know we will be in great hands there! This doesn't mean that I am not nervous...I most certainly am!! :o)

When we left the tour, we finished up our Christmas shopping. I know this might make many of you jealous but yes, we are done! Later that night, some friends of ours from church, Brandon and Lauren, hosted a Christmas party at their place and invited us. It was a lot of fun with some yummy food and great new people to meet. At the party, they gave us the sweetest baby gift! It was a cute white basket with blue gingham liner and Lauren had decorated it with the cutest little wooden animals...hard to describe but very cute...and filled it with bath stuff for the baby. It was really thoughtful and we were thrilled to get it!

On Sunday, after church, Jeff and Anna returned for another night's stay. Jeff had his residency interview at the Children's Hospital on Monday since he plans to specialize in pediatric dentistry. He had to attend a dinner on Sunday night as part of the interview, so Brad and Anna and I lit the fire and Brad made us dinner...how sweet is he? They had to leave last night but we had a great time with them, as always! And of course, I had my camera ready the entire weekend and forgot to take a single picture...sorry!