Celebrate Baby Powell

I know I promised lots of pics, but I think this one really sums it up. What a beautiful baby shower for a beautiful mama-to-be. When I walked in I couldn't believe my eyes. What an lovely sight. There was a candy bar, cucumber blueberry water, pastries from Panera, three kinds of quiche, Champagne - the list goes on!


Blue and Green Candy Bar


EVERYTHING was blue and green.  It was so summery and festive.  The party started with food (of course!) and ended with Lacie opening her gifts.  She received some extremely thoughtful presents, and it was obvious to me that she has friends who really care about her. 

Hats off to Lacie's friends, Kristin and Ashley.  They did a wonderful job planning and putting everything together.  They worked hard, and it showed.  No one deserves it more than Lacie.  Congrats again sister.  Love you!

Shower in Seattle

What an amazing, whirlwind weekend. We had a wonderful time celebrating with Lacie and Ken for the impending birth of their son. The shower was absolutely beautiful. (I'll post those pics soon.) Friday we went to the nail salon for pedicures and manicures then to Babies R Us to buy presents.  Saturday was shower day and Jennifer's birthday. Sunday we went to church and then to Pike Place Market. Monday we flew home.

I hated leaving, but I know when we return there will be a new addition to our family.  So exciting.  What wonderful parents Lacie and Kenneth Powell will be!

Father's Day

We had a nice Father's Day. Woke up and wrapped the gift the kids and I made for John, which by the way wasn't easy to do.  Kids and paint don't mix.  Trying to keep the paint off of them and everything else is not easy.  Plus trying to get an infant to open his hand and press it flat wasn't easy.  Good thing we had Grandma to help us.  After gifts, Jacob and I made breakfast for everyone - homemade waffles, bacon and eggs.  It was yummy.  Since we couldn't do breakfast in bed (John was up already), he had breakfast on the couch.

A DIY print I purchased from Etsy for Father's Day

After Ian woke up from his two hour nap, we went to the mall. John looked at the watches, the kids and I went to Build a Bear Workshop. We weren't going to get anything. I just wanted to keep the kids busy while John shopped. We left with three new friends. What can I say.  The damn store is so cute!  Jacob got Bulk (Bear + Hulk). William got Iron Bear AKA Iron Man, and Ian got Buke Skywalker (Bear + Luke Skywalker). I couldn't resist when I saw the Hulk costume. So cute. I wanted to get one too!

Boys and their new friends

That pretty much concluded our day.  We went to Sams and then home to chill.  Jacob and I tried to go on a walk at 6:30 p.m. with the pups and Ian but it was just too hot.  All in all, a very good day.  Happy Father's Day John.  You're a good papa!

Bath Time

Bath time used to be horrifying but recently it's become a fun activity. Ian is concentrating so hard and trying to figure it all out.  He's so cute.  What a sweetie boy!

Young & Old

Ian & Granny

Both Saturday and Sunday we went to Pueblo to see Granny. She isn't feeling well, and she hasn't seen Ian much since he was born. We had a nice visit, and I'm glad we were able to go. 

Sunday, my cousin, Julie, made a big spaghetti dinner.  Honestly, I can't remember that last time we were all together in the same house.  It's sad that we so rarely see each other and that it takes someone being sick to bring us all together.  It was special despite the the reason.

Love you Granny!