We had a shower for Samantha and BJ this past weekend. They flew in and spent a whirl wind weekend with the families. It was so nice to see them. And we had so much fun. The highlight was the shower on Friday night. A dear friend of mine, really of our whole family, hosted the shower in her big, beautiful house. I was so glad that she did! We had over 130 people that came to shower Sam and BJ with love and gifts. What a blessing. We had lots of help. The neighbor made the cake on the cupcake tower and Tami, Tracey and I made the cupcakes and my neighbor, Miranda stepped in again and went over to Priscillas the day of the shower and iced the cupcakes for me so that I would not have to and could spend my time with Sam. What a true blessing..
Miranda, my neighbor, again used her talents and made this cute diaper cake. The only thing I did was find the stuffed animal and put the ribbon on the cake.
Ok so when I was at Michaels the two days before the shower I saw these letters and I decided that we need to make this little train with the baby's name on it. I know it is hard to make out but the name is Brayden. The two grandmas painted and put together this little train based on the letters that Bj and Sam did for the baby's room. (see bj and sams blog)
And then there is our beautiful daughter. Isn't she lovely.
The whole family. The Dunham's and the Hendricks at Chris's birthday party (did I say that Chris turned 20 on Saturday, wow busy weekend)
Oh and a big shout out to Priscilla who not only opened her home but also made all the food for the 130+ people. And she made a full meal! We are so grateful!
No words are needed!
Awww Grandpa
Mama, Grandma and Auntie Em at PF Changs. Check out the grandma t-shirt that Sam made for me.
Sissy and Em. Emma now has a name for her sister it is "Ssssssss". She walks around asking for "Sssssss" all the time or when she sees a picture of her.
The whole family together on Sunday night! (8/23/09) Took this with the timer, turned out pretty good.
Emma and "Ssssssss" Sister love is so sweet!
Miranda, my neighbor, again used her talents and made this cute diaper cake. The only thing I did was find the stuffed animal and put the ribbon on the cake.
Ok so when I was at Michaels the two days before the shower I saw these letters and I decided that we need to make this little train with the baby's name on it. I know it is hard to make out but the name is Brayden. The two grandmas painted and put together this little train based on the letters that Bj and Sam did for the baby's room. (see bj and sams blog)
And then there is our beautiful daughter. Isn't she lovely.
The whole family. The Dunham's and the Hendricks at Chris's birthday party (did I say that Chris turned 20 on Saturday, wow busy weekend)
This is mama two days before laying on the cool tile.
All six of them. I know you can only see a little of the sixth but they are all there.
the new Daddy!
Here is my sweet daughter 3 weeks ago just before she left for the airport. She is 17 weeks pregnant here. She is so lovely. We can't wait to hold this little sweet baby in our arms just like we did with Sam when she was born.
Look who loves her big sister! Emma loves her sister and as you can see, Nicky is trying to get in on some of this action. They both love her so much and Sam feels the same way. I know that I have had said this before but we can't wait for her to get home. Three more years! (and we want BJ home as well)
ok I could not figure out how to get the pic to rotate after uploading to blog but you can see it is a necklace. Lisa Leonard is the jewelry designer and I love her work. Check out her blog and store you will love her designs too! Thanks Kristin for the tip.
ok the above picture is a photo of our new grandbaby but I am purposefully not putting a picture that could somehow pinpoint the sex because that is not my place but for now just a pic of some stuff ( don't try to make it out because even I can't) haha but I can tell you that "it" was moving all around. So fun to see a glimpse into the womb of your daughter. She is going to be a great mom. She is already sacrificing of herself, no diet coke until that baby comes out. And if you know Sam that is difficult. What a blessing it has been to have her here. She truly is a light in my world and I can't wait for them to get done in VA so we can have them home.
