Baby Finley Shower

A few weeks ago I told you guys about a baby shower I hosted. Well I finally have photos to share from that event.

The baby shower was a "Little Man" theme. There is something to cherish about sweet and simple showers, and this was one of those.

I started the planning based off the bedding the mom-to-be had shown me for her baby boy's nursery. Beautiful and classic navy and white. From there the invitation was designed and from there I created a menu, a color scheme and gathered things I already had around my house to create this truly wonderful and whimsical event.

When guest arrived they were greeted with a display of classic children's books and an arrangement of balloons on the banister. To there left, was a sign in table with wishing tree. Each guest was to fill out a card with a wish to the baby and/or parents and then clothes pin it to our tree. So cute. I loved all the little details.

In the dining room we set up the food table. The menu included a veggie & fruit trays, guacamole and blue corn chips, bow tie pasta, a cupcake tower and the cutest display of delicious cookies. All my co-workers helped out with the food and it was so good. Simply Decadent Bakery made all the goodies. Krista Bailey truly has a gift for baking. Their goodies are always so cute and so yummy.

We ate, they opened gifts, and just had a great time. Such a sweet way to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a very loved little boy. Can't wait to meet little Sam.

Design & Event Coordinator Jennifer Hughes
Photographer Linda Schilberg McMillian  
Baker: Simply Decadent

18 Months

 Hannah you will be 19 Months on Tuesday, so I thought I better update for your 18 month post. 18 Months has been such a sweet month. Your little personality has truly developed and you are such a fun and precious little girl. We truly can't get enough of you. We switched Day Care's on you this month, and while it has been a transition for you (mostly for me), you really have been doing well and are happy.

Here is this month's stats:

• Weight: 24bs
• Height: 31.5"
• You have curly dark blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes
• You wear 12-18, 18 month,  and some 24 month clothes. 2T is still too big
• You wear a size 4 diaper. It's really a challenge to change your diaper. You are such a wiggle worm
• You wear a Size 5 shoe
• You go to bed around 7:30pm and sleep til about 7:30-8am. Most nights you are so ready to go to bed, you beg us to put you in it. You then close your eyes and fall asleep. You are a dream to get to bed. I hope this continues.
• You eat 3 meals a day and eat one or two snacks
• You have been trying more foods this month so that has been great.
• You love drinking from your sippy cup.
• You are still enjoying almond milk
• You are really a great walker now. You also climb up on things.
• You have 14 teeth?
• You don't let me brush your teeth easily. You let your daddy do it sometimes.
• You have been such a Mama's girl this month. 
• You can bee so silly at times, but you are very shy around strangers. 
• You started spinning in circles and making yourself laugh. It's so fun.
• You like Veggie Tales and sing along (sort of) to some of the songs. 
• Your first sentence happened this month. You said "Mama, I wanna go outside"
• You say so many words now. You really are aware of what's going on and try to communicate with us. I love how you are always talking even if I can't understand you most of the time.
• You are so independent. You know your routine and you are pretty good at sticking to eat. 
• You are quite attached to your pacifier. You always say "paci?" Oh boy, it's not going to be fun weaning you from it.
• You aren't signing as much as you use to. You would rather just tell me what you want.
• This has been a runny nose month. But it really hasn't affected your mood.
• You love to play outside.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  

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2012 Update

Well a lot has happened in the last few months that I haven't even had time to write about. So before I forget to do it again, I thought I would do a little post on what we have been doing for the the last few months.

Brandon turned 32 on July 20th. Getting so old. Ha! Not really. He is getting a few more gray hairs though.

We attended my 10 year high school reunion. Can't believe it's been over 10 years since I graduated.


We went to the Cattle Barron's Ball. It was so fun. Got to meet the band Steel Magnolia.

Went with my friend Lindsey to Fredricksburg for a little weekend girls trip. It was so fun. We went on a wine tour and went shopping. Just a nice relaxing trip. Love the Texas Hill Country.

We transformed our backyard from this...

To this...

And finally to this!!!

We love it.

Went to a fabulous 4th birthday party at the Silent Wings museum for our friend Noah.

Went to Dallas to visit my sweet nephew.

Brandon & David built a new line of pedi cab trailers for their business, West Texas Raider Rides.

We walked for Diabetes two weekends ago. It was a great turn out. Brandon has been a diabetic for about 5 years now. It's something we deal with, but pray that someday we have a cure for. We were on a team to walk with our friend Casey who also has Diabetes. She is an inspiration to us all.


We went to the South Plains Fair last week. Hannah liked the ducks.
 
Hannah started a new day care this week. Be in prayer for her.

I planned a baby shower for my friend and boss. It turned out so cute.

And the biggest news of all... Come February 2013 this family of 3 will become a family of 5!!!

That's right. My brother and sister-in-law will be welcoming 2 identical twin baby girls into the world. Right now Britt is around 21 weeks pregnant with two sweet baby girls. They don't have names yet, but I can't wait to meet them. They are due Feb 10th but will probably be born a couple weeks before that. It was such a shock at first, but we are all really excited and can't wait to meet these precious gifts. Be in prayer for Brittany and Jonathan as they prepare to grow their family. Be in prayer for the health of Brittany and the babies, and also pray for Harlan as he transitions into his role as big brother. He will be 14 months old when the twins arrive. Oh what fun for Hannah to grow up with 3 little cousins so close in age.

Miracle Baby A

 Miracle Baby B