Ships Ahoy...It's a Boy!

Last Thursday, some of my friends threw a shower to celebrate baby Jackson's arrival!

These friends are such a blessing to me!

They went with the "nautical" theme since that is also the theme of his little nursery! The shower was so cute! My mom, sisters, baby Sadie, Jeremy's mom, my sister-in-law and little Maddy all were able to come celebrate with us too!

It was such a special evening together!

We did our best to capture the evening with pictures...

Everyone left a "Message for Jackson" in a bottle...

They addressed the Thank-you notes for me...

Favors...

Gifts...

Beverages..."Sips Ahoy!"...

Yummy Treats...

"Every good and perfect gift comes from above!"...

Resurrection Eggs

This Easter season, we have enjoyed doing our "Resurrection Eggs." I thought I would post the blog where I found a very easy step-by-step guide to implementing the eggs! I just found all the supplies around the house or in the yard. =) We have all 12 in an Easter basket on our kitchen table and I numbered them 1-12. Inside is the scripture and correlating object that goes along for each day. I figure we will begin this year and Bella will catch on to bits and pieces of the Easter story...but we will hold on to them and use them again year after year! She loves opening the eggs each morning and pulling out the object. I do my best to explain to her the various aspects of the Easter story in "2 year old" language. =)

So...if you don't already have a good resource...use this one below!

http://practicallyathome.blogspot.com/2008/02/dozen-days-to-easter.html

Easter Brunch...

Today we enjoyed an Easter brunch/egg hunt with our friends! Here are some pictures from our morning...

Abigail...

The car was more fun than eggs...

Josiah sliding...

Time to enjoy eating together...

Sewing Projects...

Well, you may wonder where I've been the past 10 days...no blogging for me I've been too busy finishing up some sewing projects! For all those who have a toddler, you will understand that if anything productive gets done during the day it's either during nap time OR after bed time. Needless to say...being 33 weeks preggo...I'm exhausted once Bella goes to bed so I am soon to hit the pillow too! Which means that in order to finish up some projects, I had to use my 2 hours of nap time each day! =)

The nursery is not yet complete..but it's getting closer! We have all the necessary "baby items" washed and cleaned and neatly organized in the closet/drawers. The bedding is complete, curtains...and I've even managed to complete a few decorative items!

Here's the comfy, soft changing cover I made out of "minky-dot" fabric...

The little quilt I made with the extra Madras bedding fabric...(the back of the blanket is "minky-dot" and it's stuffed with "quilting padding")...

I used some scraps to sew curtain tie backs (I'm hoping for the navy curtains I registered for...but if not these will work just fine!)...

The crib bumpers (Madras plaid) and crib skirt (navy/white seersucker)...I debated whether or not to make the bumpers full and fluffy like Bella's were or to make them thin. I went with the fluffy style because Bella has so enjoyed using hers as "pillows"...

Appliqued flags with his name on them...

(I should have ironed and pressed these before posting...but you'll get the idea.)

Coordinating first outfits for when Jackson and Isabella first meet each other!!!...

Outfits for day #2...with a coordinating bow of course...

And, before packing up my sewing machine for a little while...we desperately needed some outdoor cushions for our patio chairs. The chairs/table are on on their last life...a bit rusty and old. I cleaned them good with some bleach and water...then sewed these cushions. (All for under $9!) The cheapest cushions I found were $12 a piece! I love when I save money sewing!!!

"Jesus Loves Me"

Last night, while I was cleaning up the kitchen, Bella began singing "Jesus Loves Me." This was the most I've heard her sing! =) Please excuse the clanging in the background...I dropped a napkin ring...but it didn't seem to phase her! Enjoy =)

About to POP Shower...

Yesterday, my friends and I threw a baby shower for our friend Jaime! Our theme was "About to POP"...we had so much fun showering baby Polly Harper! We each collaborated and the shower was a fun success!

Food table...

Drinks...

"POP" culture maternity quiz...

Favors...

Hostesses with mommy-to-be Jaime!