I've left you hanging for a couple of weeks and I apologize... I have been burning the candle at both ends AND just got back from a little vaction with my husband. I've been on the go a lot lately and am about to plant my feet firmly in this office so I can get ahead in order to get away (with peace of mind) once the baby comes. My sweet intern Julie is leaving me sooner than I anticipated due to her brother's wedding, sorority rush, and an architecture internship in Birmingham that is snatching her out from under me... I could cry. Friday will be her last day. Feel free to pray for me... she has been a total Godsend and the remainder of this summer and remainder of this pregnancy without her is not something I'm looking forward to.
Chance and I just returned from Boston and Nantucket... but first...
a quick flashback: Independence Day. We spent 24 hours in the car over a 5 day period and I managed to survive. We headed north, waaaay north to Southern Illinois to spend the holiday with my family at my parents farm. It seems like ages ago now, but it was wonderful. Here are some pictures.
More from me later... promise.
oh dreamy pics! i'm sorry super julie is leaving early. she really is a wonderful person. kind, warm, smart and such great energy. it might be tough, but you'll make it and once you hold your little girl in your arms, all the hardship that it took to reach that point will melt into distant memories. can't wait to hear about nantucket, i love that place! hope you took lots of pics.
Posted by: eringianni | July 14, 2009 at 06:43 PM
Good to see you are alive & well & still kicking!
Hope you had a restful time,
Leslie
Posted by: La Maison Fou | July 14, 2009 at 06:43 PM
I'm glad your back - I've been checking for posts :) I'm anxiously awaiting more nursery details... I'm having the hardest time deciding what to do with my nursery - especially with fabric and art... looks like you had a nice visit with family - just what you needed :) love all the pictures. can't wait to see more!!
Posted by: Jessica | July 14, 2009 at 06:56 PM
You're such a pretty pregnant person. Every time you post pictures, I think, "Man, I've GOT to get one of those cameras." They are so pretty and you take great pictures. Just wanted to drop in and let you know that I'm thinking about you in these dog days of hot pregnant summers. Addison was born last Sept, so I feel for ya, girl!
Posted by: Kristy | July 14, 2009 at 07:08 PM
So glad to have you back, if only briefly. Your parents must have had the most wonderful time having all of you up there - it looks so beautiful!
You look wonderful, too - you're carrying the same way I did with my baby girl - just a little basketball! Take Care, and REST!
Posted by: alison g. (brazil) | July 14, 2009 at 07:52 PM
E- so good to get a post! I always look at my blog list for an UG update :) Take it easy and good luck with everything you have to do. get some rest and put those feet up! xo
Posted by: Laura Casey Interiors | July 14, 2009 at 07:56 PM
first off sweet erika, you just make me out to be WAY to good!! thank you! but most off i might just miss working with you more than you miss me!! it has been wonderful!! your are a delight, and have so much talent!! im up for doing ugi work via email (ha!) xoxo JuLiE!!
Posted by: Julie Y. | July 14, 2009 at 08:09 PM
welcome home! your photos are wonderful and you look fabulous!
Posted by: megan | July 14, 2009 at 09:14 PM
E!!! That gorg black/white umbrella!!! It made it to your parents house?! Love it! You better REST girl!! Lovely pics! :) Wish I could take Julie's place! :)
Posted by: Meg | July 14, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Alright, I know your all about interiors schmiriors - but c'mon, your photos make life look really good.
(I think I saw the baby move? ha ha) I just could not resist adding that in...you look fab and we are all so thrilled for you to add "momma" to your repertoire!
pve
Posted by: pve | July 15, 2009 at 06:28 AM
The Boston Kids miss you already!!
Posted by: Annmarie | July 15, 2009 at 07:37 AM
oh how i wish i could come and be your intern/assistant (such a huge fan of your fabulous style)! glad you had a great vacation. loved your photos!
Posted by: kristy | July 15, 2009 at 07:58 AM
i agree with whoever wrote the above! wish i could help! You'll get through this! Plus, keep that vacation mode in your brain - its helpful when the hard days start comin' (i know, just got back from the beach and sitting at my desk right now...not looking at the ocean!)
Posted by: Anna | July 15, 2009 at 08:32 AM
You look GREAT!!!
Posted by: angela conklin | July 15, 2009 at 10:48 AM
you look GORGEOUS and glad you had some good weather up here- am sure you thoroughly enjoyed ACK!
Posted by: erin@elementsofstyleblog | July 15, 2009 at 12:40 PM
omg...what great boobs you have :) you look amazing, well rested, so the vacation is all good--hope you find someone else to help you out--I'm sure you'll have a line of people wanting to learn from you.
Posted by: benson | July 16, 2009 at 01:29 AM
You take great photos, lady, seriously! Those children are models and that chocolate lab makes my heart melt:)
Posted by: The Lil Bee | July 16, 2009 at 06:27 PM
PS I need your opinion on a chair, btw...I narrowed it down to three... swing by when you get a second:-)
Posted by: The Lil Bee | July 16, 2009 at 06:28 PM
The photos was nicely captured. Would you mine putting some photos. But really your still beautiful even your pregnant.
Posted by: Vermont Barn Wedding | August 23, 2010 at 05:34 PM
Nice picture , but I Love most their daugther's picture..
Posted by: Vermont Country wedding | October 21, 2010 at 06:02 PM