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. :)

Lichfield Gathering

Over a month ago...(this is obviously a long overdo post) My sister, Katie, and her family, Jennie and her kids and Kathy and Robby all came into town to spend a few days together. Naturally I had to be there to enjoy the family togetherness. Shane had to work so Lilly and I went and had a good visit. Here are some pictures of our trip.

Here is Grant and Lilly. They are only one week apart in age. They were each snuggling their stuffed animals.

Another of Grant and Lil. I love how it looks like they are telling cousin secrets here.

One evening we all had a big BBQ at Columbia Point Park. We ate yummy food, the kids played on the toys and Grandpa Lich took the kids fishing. I love this picture because it looks like they are combining their fishing power with their poles. Well, sadly nobody caught anything, but they sure had a good time.

Lilly LOVES her Uncle Andy. She clings to him like no other when he is around. He is so sweet to her. Lilly couldn't get enough of Grandma's books.

Evan and Lilly enjoying a true summer joy---POPSICLES!!!

She could have eaten the whole box. I have to admit they did hit the spot--even for a preggy lady.

Grant and Lil once again outside by Grandma Lich's blow-up pool.

My sister-in-law, Kathy, is due with her second child only a week before me again!!! It's so weird how our first kids were a week apart and I bet these second little girls will be only a week apart too. I'm 29 weeks here and boy has my belly grown since these pictures. I'll have to post a more recent picture soon.

Summer Pictures

What a cutie!