Baby Shower

On August 22nd, I had the most beautiful baby shower that I could have hoped to have. All of my friends and family were there to make it an incredibly special day. My amazing mother-in-law and sister-in-law were instrumental in planning everything and truly taking all of the stress off of me because I didn't have to lift a finger for the entire event. Jena also helped to plan the shower and my Dad was kind enough to pay for half of the food. A special thanks too to Tracy and Danielle and Val who helped with the decorating and clean up, and to everyone who helped to cook. I just showed up that day and got to enjoy myself! It was really fun opening all of the lovely and generous gifts, and getting to see all of my loved ones, old and new friends alike, gathered in one place.

It was an emotional day to begin with being just about 8 months pregnant at the time, but Jena made it even more so when she gave Baby Emma the afghan that my mother had knitted for Brody before he was born. It was such a sweet gift and it truly touched my heart. I know that my Mom was there watching us in that moment.

Kim also gave Baby Emma a lovely and sentimental gift - a Disney book called "Lady" that her grandmother (Emma's namesake) used to read to her when she was little. Her sweet inscription to her niece was just beautiful.

I honestly couldn't ask for more generous and caring friends and family. Baby Emma is going to be surrounded by so many people who love her! Thank you everyone for making my shower such a happy and memorable event. I love you all.







See more shower pictures here.

Brody's 2nd Birthday

Brody turned 2 years old on Thursday! I can hardly believe how big he has gotten so quickly! He can even say "Jamie" now instead of "Mimi" - although I find myself still saying "Mimi" because I've gotten so used to it!

We had a small family party for him on Thursday night - Susie was home from Miami so she was there, Daddy, Paul, me, Tracy, Jena, and Shawn. Brody tried valiantly to blow out the candles on his birthday cake, but Jena ended up having to help him. He did manage to eat the cake himself though! His face while we were singing happy birthday to him was probably the best part of the night - it just lit up and he got so excited that everyone was singing! So adorable.

He also actually had fun opening presents for the first time too. He opened everything himself and got really excited about all of his gifts! He loved the new shoes his Mommy & Daddy got him (he insisted on wearing them immediately) and the little Cars papasan toddler chair they got him. He also loved the Handy Manny power tool toy that Tracy got him and the water play table that Paul and I got him. He ended up playing in the yard in the water for a long time! He loved pouring water into the funnel and making the water wheel turn.

Happy 2nd Birthday, little guy. We love you so much!