Parker Brown-Kavanaugh ch 3- Happier than most.

Parker (28) her husband Malcolm (30)
Narrated by Parker
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I invited the girls over so that they can look at the new office space. This space is intended for everyone to use but I have found that I am the only one that uses it.  I called the meeting into order if not we would just spend our time gossiping and not looking at our business financials.  As a wedding planning company we were doing quite well for ourselves.  Business was up and that was a good thing.  I as much as the girls was ready for the business aspect of our meeting to be over with.

Once I called the meeting to a close, the girls seemed to sigh of relief.  They know that they do not want to be the one  to handle the business aspect of our business.  It was after I was done that MacKenzie announced that she too was pregnant. She was a couple of months behind me.  We all smiled. Laurel said that Delaney and Jack thought we girls had planned getting pregnant around the same time. 

I was so happy for MacKenzie.  I knew she has been trying and finally they were successful.  It seemed that all of us indeed were going to join the mom club this year.

MacKenzie rubbed my baby bump and said that soon we all would be able to rub hers. We were all so excited with the news. 

Malcolm has been working hard in his shop trying to make sure that he rebuilds cars quickly and sells them. I have been asking him to slow down a bit but he refuses to do so. 

He gets so happy when he manages to sell a car. I just hope that his business continues to pick up. 

He finally manages to slow down a bit when Delaney and Laurel come over.  We have a pond in back of our property and they seem to try to out do each other.  I tried to get Laurel to hang out with me but she said she would not be outdone by the boys.  I let her enjoy that one on her own. 

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When I finally gave birth it was a blessing. I had the worst child birthing experience. If I never had another child again  I would be happy.  Malcolm looked sad when I told him this but for now I was happy with our son.

We named our son Murray Malcolm II. He is the best thing that I have ever done with my life. Malcolm is ecstatic that we are now parents.

DeLaney Brown Ch 3- Business is booming.

Delaney (32) his wife Laurel (28)
Narrated by Laurel
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It feels so good to sleep in with Delaney.  I am almost due and we are trying to enjoy what little peace and quiet we have before our twins get here..  Yes I am expecting twins.  Ever since we found out we are having twins, Delaney has been super cautious about everything that I do. 

He started coming home early from the lawfirm and helping me get my orders out.  I was surprised when I started seeing him more and more in the shop.  Then it hit me that he does it so I do not overwork myself.  He is so good to me.

I still do all the cooking because no offense to my honey but he is not a good cook. I do not want my customers angry because the food starts tasting differently. 

Now that winter is here I have more than plenty of customers that come in to buy a quick meal.  I have expanded my business to include daily meals and not just bakery goods.

After a long night at work I was not feeling good and I told Delaney that it was time to go to the hospital.  My husband is usually poised and in control but I could tell that he was near a panic attack.  I instructed for him to get my bag and take me to the car.

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It was a normal birth and I gave birth to a son which we named, Parker Joel.
 
and a beautiful daughter which we named, Marianne Sole. 

We both decided to close the shop for at least a month. Parker understood and did not question how much business we would be losing. I know this is because she herself will also be a mom soon.  If it werent for that Parker would be so upset at the loss of revenue.

Delaney made sure to call everyone over to see the new babies.  It was about time for our closest family and friends to come over to meet the new additions.

Jack and Emma were first to arrive and were soon followed by the others.  Jack has been covering for Delaney and offered to cover more if need be.  This was one of the perks of owning your own lawfirm.

Parker came over and was so happy to see that we were doing well.  She also was honored that her nephew was also named Parker. 

Emma hugged me so hard and asked if there was anything that she could do for us. I told her that we were fine and there was no need for herself to be putting herself out like that.  

We all sat down to eat breakfast.  I noticed that Malcolm was not present.  Parker told me that he had some business to attend to and he would stop by later if he could.  MacKenzie also called saying that she and Carter would be coming later as well. 

We were all enjoying our breakfast when we started talking about our kids.  Emma announced that she and Jack were going to try to have another baby now that Brody was 2  Delaney also said that we were going to try as well. I gave him such a look.  I wanted to enjoy my babies without thinking about having another.  Emma chuckled because she knew I felt overwhelmed with two.  I could not even think about having another baby now.  I told Delaney he needed to slow down.  Delaney smiled and said he just got caught up in the baby talk.  I hope so because two babies as enough, at least for now.

Delaney Brown- ch 2- What up with this baby?

Parker (26) Laurel (26) Delaney (Parker's brother) (30)
Narrated by Delaney.

Laurel and I are settling in to our married life quite right if I do say so myself.  She has been asking if we are ready to have a baby.

It's not that I don't want a baby but we just got here and we are both are trying to start our businesses. For now all Laurel has on her mind is having a baby. I think it because Emma just had her son and now baby talk is all that I hear.

The baker seems to be picking up quite a lot. People are starting to come from all over for Laurel's cakes.  I may have to start hiding some samples for my own pleasure.

Even though Brody was born a few months ago, Emma and Jack managed to come over for dinner.  Mackenzie also came along.  Parker was ecstatic to have the girls at our home.

Emma was having fun but if Brody made a noise she was ready to rescue him.  Seeing this made me wonder if I was actually ready to have kids. Laurel of course brought the discussion up in front of the girls.  They were all in shock that I did not want to have a baby right away.

Laurel was even more frustrated when MacKenzie announced they were also expecting.  I told Laurel to relax it would all be OK. After all this was not a race.  This was our lives. Dinner didn't end too great and MacKenzie even apologized for announcing her pregnancy.

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A few day's later I came home and Emma was there visiting.  It was so nice to see her and Baby Brody.  He looked nice and comfy in his little diaper. Emma and I talked and she knew where I was coming from with the baby thing. Our talk was good.  I also realized I wanted a little Brody all for myself. 


That night I talked to Laurel and told her I was ready for us to start trying. She too was ready. Well lets be real she has always been ready. 

Parker came down and was happy to see we were going to start trying to have a baby. She said she was happy that everyone was focused on babies while she was trying to plan her wedding.  I know my sister is nervous for her upcoming nuptials but come on shes a wedding planner! I am sure she will do fine.  As for me I am just planning the birth of my baby.

*NEW* Delaney Brown Ch 1- Welcome to a new city.

Delaney(28), his wife Laurel (24) and his sister Parker (24)

Narrated by Parker

My brother is happy that we have moved to this new town. He married my best friend and business partner. They are still in their honeymoon phase and its quite inspiring.

For now we are really trying to get our name known here in Colorado springs. You see we are experts in wedding planning and we have a team of experts. I do the business aspect while Laurel does cakes. Later you will meet our business partners Mackenzie our photographer and Emma our floral arrangement specialist.

For now we are working on getting the bridal suite and reception area is completed to host parties.

My brother left his successful law practice in New York to start anew in Colorado Springs. So far we like the country quiet life that exists here. For now he is waiting for his law office to be built. Laurel has him helping out on the register in her new bakery. I think he is ready to return to his law cases.

I decided to hold a business meeting to make sure everyone is getting settled in this new town. The only person still moving here is Emma and Jack. They stayed behind to make sure the house was taken care of. I am also happy because finally my finacee and I are finally in the same city.

I still remember the day he proposed to me. It seems only like yesterday instead of the year and a half ago.

Laurel loves seeing us together. I on the other hand love seeing that we are all friends that are running a successful business.

I sometimes manage to get Malcolm to spend the night. We are also constructing at his business which will also be our home. I wish he would just move in with me here but he has and swants his own place back.

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At our meeting Emma was conferenced in and asked how the building of her house was going. We were glad to report that they were placing the finishing touches. While we still have a long way to go. I was glad that all of us have a place to lay our heads at night.

At least the reception hall is ready to be rented out. I just hope that this town is ready for our New York style weddings.

Author's note~~ I am trying to incorporate new families. At first I started with just the Barillas clan..thus they are huge. Then I added the other two (Leopardi and Dominguez) . Now I have expanded by adding: Behal, Shalo, Awon, Kavanaugh, Rogers and Maguire to the town. I hope it doesn't get too big for me to handle. I just noticed that I have had this blog for over two years! WOW. Well thanks for reading!