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A Halloween Surprise

It is with great JOY that I finally, finally announce a beautiful secret that I've been holding on to for a few months now. Baby R will be making an appearance in May 2014! Ian and I are beyond excited ... I can't even describe it. 

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101 comments:

  1. Sunkissed and SouthernOctober 31, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Oh congrats!! I saw someone post something about a "surprise" on IG the other day and was wondering. I can't wait to follow along your journey!

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  2. HeatherOctober 31, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Congratulations!! I knew it! A few weeks ago I started having this idea about you and then especially when you guys were with friends who had a baby. For some reason I could just see it. Yay, yay, yay!!!

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  3. RachelOctober 31, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    APRIL!!!! This is such exciting news. I am over the moon happy for y'all :) Yay for another Charlotte baby!!

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  4. NatashaOctober 31, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    AHHHHHHH!!!!!!! congrats to you beautiful little mama...i am SO stinking excited and can't lie, i was hoping you'd be on the baby train soon. blessings to you and the hubs OXOX

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  5. MauriOctober 31, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What exciting news! I can't wait to follow along on your journey and hopefully meet you soon!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 31, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    SO EXCITING!!! CONGRATS :)

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  7. NikkiOctober 31, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    I had a feeling when I saw your punch with the vodka "optional" - congrats! That will be one gorgeous baby!

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  8. Life as a Mrs.October 31, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Im a recent new follower and CONGRATULATIONS on the news!! I am looking forward to following your journey to parenthood!

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  9. JMO October 31, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    OH MY HEAVENS CONGRATS to you both!!! Now I will look forward to following your journey as a mommy-to-be!!!

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  10. LaurenOctober 31, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    YAY! Congrats!!

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  11. Kelsey | Southern in LoveOctober 31, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Oh my gosh, I am so so so happy for you both!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!

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  12. Mariel C.October 31, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    I've been waiting to hear this fabulous news! I am so excited for y'all!!! CONGRATS!

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  13. Jamie PurfeerstOctober 31, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    So fun for you! We're announcing our little secret to family & friends tomorrow -- I bet we're really close to the same dates! It will be fun to follow along (and share tips!)

    Jamie

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  14. MHM1314October 31, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Obviously my exclamation point-filled email captured my first wave of emotions, but CONGRATULATIONS again!!!

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  15. KatiePerkOctober 31, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Congratulations!! That is wonderful news!

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  16. HMCOctober 31, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Congrats!!! I had been wondering (in a non-creepy way)--so excited for you! :)

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  17. Mirkka R. October 31, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Congratulations! Yay!

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  18. MeganOctober 31, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Congrats! That is wonderful news!

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  19. meagan @ beautiful thingsOctober 31, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    so happy for you :)how exciting!!!

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  20. Karli at Girls TravelingOctober 31, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    i knew something was up. you didn't look nearly drunk enough in your halloween pictures. :) congrats.

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  21. Nicole-LynnOctober 31, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I had a sneaking suspicion we might be hearing this news soon, or at lease I was hoping! Haha SO happy for you, friend! Congratulations to you both!!!!

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  22. AnonymousOctober 31, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    So exciting!! Congrats!!!

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  23. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Congrats to you both!!!

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  24. BamawhitneyOctober 31, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Congrats!!!

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  25. Taylor JeavonsOctober 31, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    congratulations! you must be so excited :)

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  26. AmandaOctober 31, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Congratulations! How exciting??! Can't wait to follow you on your journey through the blog!

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  27. AnonymousOctober 31, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Many congratulations! How exciting!

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  28. MollyOctober 31, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Congratulations! How exciting!

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  29. Cherish {A Girl, A Guy & A Golden}October 31, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Eeeee!! Baby announcements are running rampant and I love it! Congratulations to you and Ian! And there couldn't be a better time to make your announcement seeing as y'all are Halloween fanatics. Yay!!! : )

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  30. Alicia RowlandOctober 31, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    How exciting!!! Congratulations!!

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  31. JenOctober 31, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Such exciting news!!! Congratulations!!

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  32. MCWOctober 31, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Yayee!!!! I had a feeling this was coming! So excited for you two! I am feeling a boy for some reason :) not that I've ever been right. Ha. Congrats!!!!!

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  33. Jess NordenOctober 31, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Oh my gosh, so exciting!!!! Congrats!!

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  34. MelissaOctober 31, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Oh.My.Goodness!!! I am SO happy for you and the hubs! :) I can not wait to see you in person so I can rub your belly and give you a big hug! Looking forward to hearing more about this journey!!

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  35. Carolina CharmOctober 31, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    YAYYYY!!! I am so unbelievably excited for you and Ian!!! That is going to be one beautiful babe! And what a precious announcement!? Can May get here already?! :)

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  36. Chesson | Magnolia+MainOctober 31, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Congratulations April! Cute announcement :)

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  37. KateOctober 31, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Yay!!! Congratualtions!! We will have quite the blogger baby playdates come next summer :) Looking forward to watching your bump grow and to hear all about how your feeling. Let me know if you need anything! So so happy for you and Ian!!

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  38. Sweet CarolineOctober 31, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    So so happy for y'all!!! Hope pregnancy is treating you well:-)

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  39. Maran (HeyHawleywood)October 31, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Congrats!! Wow how exciting!!! Must be something in the water! :)

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  40. Katie {Miss Dixie}October 31, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Whatttt!! Omgoodness congratulations lady!! I am so happy for y'all. Precious picture- you are going to be the cutest lil momma! Xoxox

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  41. AnnieOctober 31, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Soooooo exciting!!! Congratulations! xo

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  42. CourtneyOctober 31, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Congratulations!!

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  43. AnonymousOctober 31, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    When I read the title of your post, I had a feeling that's what the surprise was! Congratulations to you both! So exciting! :)

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  44. AndreaOctober 31, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Congratulations! Being pregnant for the first time is the most wonderful feeling! You're in for the most amazing ride of your life!

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  45. meganOctober 31, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    I screamed "YAY!" at work this morning when I read the FB post. So excited for y'all!!

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  46. Happily Ever ParkerOctober 31, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!! Very exciting news!

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  47. NatOctober 31, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Congratulations!! So excited for you all!! Being a mom is the best thing I've ever done, hands down! You're going to love it. Hope you've been feeling good.

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  48. Christina @ Still LuckyOctober 31, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    YAY! Congratulations!! You are going to be the cutest pregnant lady!

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  49. www.thewowie.comOctober 31, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    So, SO happy for you and Ian. Y'all are going to be precious parents!

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  50. Leigh Powell HinesOctober 31, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Exciting news. Congratulations!

    You and Christina....May will be a great month.

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  51. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Congrats!!! So happy for you both!

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  52. Melissa October 31, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Congratulations!!!!!!! :)

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  53. AnonymousOctober 31, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Congratulations!!

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  54. Dee StephensOctober 31, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    The cat is out of the bag! Congrats! :)

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  55. TessOctober 31, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    APRIL!!! I am SO beyond excited for you. You're going to be the best mommy - that baby is going to be so loved.

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  56. JodiOctober 31, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Yay! I was thinking it would come soon...My hubby and I went to Europe before we started trying ;) Spring is a wonderful time for a baby. My first was due on May 1 (but came April 29). Congrats!!!

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  57. the girl in the red shoesOctober 31, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Yay!!!! Congratulations! I am thrilled for you! You are going to be such an amazing mommy!

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  58. ArielleOctober 31, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    yay, congrats!!!!!!!!

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  59. SaraOctober 31, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Congrats!! Hope your feeling well!

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  60. kateOctober 31, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    YAY!!! So exciting!!!! It's the best thing ever. Can't wait to follow along:)

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  61. Tracy LyonsOctober 31, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Soooooooo exciting! Congrats pretty lady! You are going to be a wonderful momma - I can't wait to follow your progress!

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  62. BethOctober 31, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    congratulations to you and Ian on our little pumpkin on the way! :)

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  63. agalandherdogOctober 31, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Ahhhh! Congratulations! It's seriously the most fun (although hard at times) thing in the entire world!

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  64. ChristyOctober 31, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  65. LaurenOctober 31, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Congrats girl! You are going to be one stylish and amazing momma! Welcome to the best (and hardest) club in the world!

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  66. AnonymousOctober 31, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Blog official--YAY!!! Congrats again. You're going to be wonderful parents!

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  67. #unmatchedOctober 31, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    congratulations! how exciting!

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  68. Lauren October 31, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Congratulations!! Love the announcement :)

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  69. AnonymousOctober 31, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    AHH Congratulations!!! That is such exciting news!! :)

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  70. RealHouseWifeOfNOVAOctober 31, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    yay!!!! so excited for you both! <3

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  71. Eloquently EmilyOctober 31, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Congratulations April!! That is so exciting! Can't wait to hear more about it!

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  72. Eloquently EmilyOctober 31, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Congratulations April!! That is so exciting! Can't wait to hear more about it!

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  73. Dining DivaOctober 31, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Such awesome news to share! Congratulations!!

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  74. KWOctober 31, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Congratulations!!!!! So awesome!!

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  75. Zelle B.October 31, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Oh my gosh! Congratulations, April! So excited for you!

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  76. PrisOctober 31, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Congratulations on your growing family!! I can't wait for all of your fun posts!

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  77. Alyssa at Southern AbundanceOctober 31, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    YAY!! This is such an exciting new! Congratulations to you both :-) I know we will all be excited to share in this journey with you via your blog!

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  78. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Congratulations! It is truly the best news!

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  79. LuLuOctober 31, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Oh April this is so exciting! Congratulations!

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  80. MindyOctober 31, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Congratulations!!!! So exciting!!! Ps...I know 3 pregos who went to Italy this summer and we are all having girls...just saying ;)

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  81. LeslieOctober 31, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Congratulations! I am so excited for you and Ian!

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  82. The Grass Skirt BlogOctober 31, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    OMG!!!! Congratulations!!!! You need to join my Charlotte mommy group. We have so many pregnant friends among us right now- including me. I'm due in April. Love this post!
    The Grass Skirt Blog

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  83. soozOctober 31, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Absolutely fabulous! Congratulations, and enjoy every moment of this wonderful time (and like so many others, I wondered if this was imminent!).

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  84. Lauren EberspacherOctober 31, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    Congrats!! Welcome to the most beautiful time of your life! So happy for you guys. And what a stylish mama your going to be :)

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  85. KateNovember 1, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Ahh!! Can't wait to follow along!! :) Congrats!!!

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  86. ChelseaNovember 1, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    So exciting!!!!!

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  87. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    On Congrats, a baby is such a blessing. I am looking forward to following along. Congrats again and so happy for you both :)

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  88. The Southland LifeNovember 1, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    AWESOME NEWS!! So excited for you!!!!! :)

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  89. Whitney @ justacountry-girlNovember 1, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    SOOOOOO Exciting!!!!! Congrats girly! Can't wait to keep up with you and the bump :-)

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  90. LaurenNovember 1, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    It just occurred to me, something is in the water up in Charlotte - you AND Carolina Charm! So looking forward to reading about both of your journeys!

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  91. AmyNovember 1, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Oh Congratulations! Being a mama is such a blessed opportunity & of course a wonderful journey! Enjoy the ride, Mama!

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  92. Angi SolleNovember 1, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    OMG congrats! I love how you told everyone, how cute! I can't wait to follow your momma adventures now!

    cantbuymelovvve.blogspot.com

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  93. BriNovember 1, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Aaaaah!!! I am beyond THRILLED for you both! Such wonderful news! :) Congratulations!!!

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  94. KatieNovember 1, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    OMG I am sooooo happy for you two!!!! yay! you will be SO adorable and cannot wait to read all your updates!!! :) :) <3

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  95. MeganNovember 1, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Congratulations on your wonderful and exciting news!!

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  96. Jordan ColeNovember 2, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! Such a wonderful blessing! You two will be amazing parents!

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  97. SammaNovember 2, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    HURRAH!! I am so thrilled for y'all!!!!

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  98. WorthyStyleNovember 2, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    I had a hunch - such a hunch - and am so glad I was right! Really thrilled for you both. So in love and a baby makes three (or four counting beloved dogs!).

    Hugs and XOXO

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  99. Easton wifeNovember 4, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    YAY Liz, CONGRATS. I have been excited for you to announce this as soon as I started reading your amaze blog. I remember being your 500th follower now 100th comment on the Baby news lol! Let the fun post begin! Cassie

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  100. Kerry @ Till Then Smile OftenNovember 8, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Congrats!! How exciting!! Love that top too, so pretty!

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  101. KCGNovember 22, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Hi! Long time reader, first time commenter :) Congrats!!! I was hoping that you'd answer a quick question - how did you get that cute writing on your announcement? Is it a specific program or something? It's so fun!
    Again, congrats!

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