Showered With Love

About 4 weeks ago, we all went to the Tri-Cities to have Avery's blessing. On Halloween morning Luanne, and Shane's Aunt Mar, through Avery a baby shower. It was simply perfect. A few of my close friends came along with Shane's Aunts, and my sisters. It was so sweet to celebrate my sweet Avery.

Some of my dear friends... It was so fun to see my sister-in-law, Kathy, Kim Bowman and Jess Forsyth. I have the best girlfriends.

I had to snap a couple pictures of the decor. Simply elegant I would say...

The tables---We devoured various quiches, Divine pumpkin muffins, fresh fruit and more.

Great Grandma Pam and my sister, Wendy, with the guest of honor.

Here's Lilly's cousin, Addy. They love each other so much.

This one shows a little more of their personality. They are both so beautiful.

My niece, Lauren and Addy and Lilly. They had their own little table.

My sweet mother-in-law. She worked so hard to make everything lovely. I love her!

My sister, Katie, lives in Utah, so she was unable to attend the shower, but she sent the cutest gift. A homemade blankie with soft minkie fabric. Avery snuggles up in it daily. Thank you Katie! We missed you!

The little girlies did such a good job helping me open the gifts. I love how excited they get---oh who am I kidding!? I was excited too. I was given some gorgeous gifts. Thanks to everyone.

Wanna Wiggle?

If you live in the Tri-Cities, or anywhere near...I have an event you just have to attend!!! My brother-in-law, Tory, is an AMAZING singer/songwriter/entertainer. He is performing this Saturday - November 21st, at 2:00 PM at Hastings in Richland, WA
(1425 George Washington Way) His material is geared toward children, but his songs truly have a positive message for all ages. He will be singing songs from his first CD and now his brand new album---SUPERMAN CAN!!! Bring your kids to Hastings and Wiggle with Tory and Wiggles the fish!

P.S.--the performance is free and they will be handing out balloons, coloring sheets and candy! Tory will also be signing CD's.

I'm including a link to his website. Click and experience the Wiggles magic!
www.WiggleLikeaFish.com

Too Cute To Spook

We were in the Tri-Cities for Halloween weekend this year and boy was it a memorable time! We can't ever remember a better Halloween. Shane's Aunt and Mom put on a baby shower for Avery in the morning. After the party, Addisyn, Harper, and Lilly got dressed up in their DARLING costumes. Addisyn was a rock star, Harper was Abby Caddaby and Lilly was a fairy. They were so cute running around the Anderson's house together. They visited Great Grandma Pam and then we all headed over to The Lichfield's for spaghetti and meatballs and an all-time family favorite, scones. Grant and Lilly went trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. What a wonderful day. We sure love our families.

I'm not sure what this face is all about, but it's dang funny.

Harper and Lilly ready to get some loot.

The three cousins very anxious to go trick-or-treating.

I loved the back side of her costume almost as much as the front. :)


I wanted a picture of the two girls together---as you can tell Avery is not too excited about sitting with her sister.

Baby Avery and her oh-so-cute cousin, Abby. These two are only 1 week apart. They both had little Halloween outfits.

The Mamas and babies.

The cutest little trick-or-treaters. They were so polite.

The Scent of Fall

Yesterday I took both kids to the mall with me for one thing. The Bath and Body Works sale! Wallflowers are $6 right now. There is something about these little scented plug-ins that just make me happy. I had to restrain myself and only buy 4 boxes. When Shane got home I told him it was my anniversary gift, which was over a month ago. :) Right now my whole apartment smells like the autumn scent LEAVES. Ahhhhh...I can't think of a better gift.

Do you have little frivolous things that just make you happy too? Do share.

Avery Shae

Avery Shae Anderson was born on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd at 12:01PM. We were lucky to have a fast and uneventful delivery. From the time the doctor broke my water---she came in 4 hours. Everything went like clockwork. She weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. We are so blessed to have her in our family.

D-Day....Tuesday!!!

Well, there is an end in sight for this growing belly. My doctor has agreed to induce me on Tuesday morning, the 22nd, if our little one doesn't get here before then. Shane and I went to a pre-delivery meeting at Sacred Heart Hospital yesterday and it felt so good to just see everything and know what we are doing. We're all set for D-Day! (Delivery Day) I have a doctor's appointment on Monday morning before so we'll see if anything has changed.
We both can't wait to meet our little honey.

Preparing for Baby

My very sweet mother came to visit me these last couple days and I basked in every second of it. We enjoyed sewing, shopping, dreaming up creative ideas, giggling and we even shed a few tears. I love my mom so much. She is one of a kind. I've never seen someone work so hard and serve others like she does. We made a rag quilt, baby headbands and we started on a diaper bag--all for my upcoming little sweetie. I love how creative we can be together. She inspires me.

The beginnings of the quilt--idea stage.

I organized and cut the fabric while my Mom sewed the strips together. It was so fun just to sit and visit.

My mom hard at work. She is an incredible seamstress.

Ta-Da!!! The finished product! Sew stinkin' cute, if I must say so myself.

It's even cuter wrapped around my Lilly. She didn't want to give it up.

I've been meaning to get all dolled up and snap some preggy pictures, but it just never happens. So today---after a very long day, Shane was kind enough to take this picture. No glamour going on, but hey it's documentation on how large I'm getting. I had a doctor's appointment today and there's simply nothing exciting to share. No progress this far, but I'm hoping maybe next week. I'm feeling really great though overall. I really can't complain. Life is good. :)