Getting ready for Baby Maddie

It was Baby Shower day for Baby Maddie and the girls were so excited!

 they love all things pink.....and babies....and family....so they were full of happy today!

 We are all excited about having a baby in the family again!

It is as if things have come full circle in a way....Alex was the first baby in my lifetime in our family. It was love at first sight. Mom and I kept him while Nana worked on the weekends. He cried and cried...and was such a fuss pot, but even then I was happy to stay up with him all night...even if he was crying. That's just what you do for people you love....you just try to take care of them....with your whole heart.

 and now my first baby....my sweet nephew Alex Clay......

is having a baby......in just a few short weeks......

 It's hard to believe....but it's happening......and we are ready to welcome Baby Maddie with love!

 It was a nice afternoon as everyone gathered to shower Alex and Sarah with gifts.....but more than that.... they were showered with support and love.....

 Sarah is so excited, as she should be.....and we were so happy she loved our "Maddie" gifts!

We can't wait to hold her and monogram her from head to toe!

Now how is that not wonderful!?

Celebrating Mrs. Davis

Mrs. Davis is getting so close to welcoming her new baby into the world! The children are so excited and happy for her! They have watched her belly grow and enjoyed this journey with her in so many ways! We had a shower for her to let her know how excited we are for her!

It was Tornado day so Avery's preschool was closed and we were happy to have her there to join in on the fun!

We played games, presented her with a book basket full of books for Avery and the new baby to enjoy, and watched a video of advice for the new baby from the class...many of the kids wrote...Don't drop your baby!...some of them were sweet words and some of them were funny. Rollins wrote...keep your baby safe and warm...if it's a boy or a girl I will like your baby....don't forget Avery. SO sweet, my boy...he really does have a beautiful heart. I thought it was very sweet that he was the only one thought of Avery.

We ended with party favors...bubbles that said..We are bubbling over with joy for you, Mrs. Davis! and truly we are!

Mrs. Parrott's Baby Shower

Preparations were made for a lovely shower to celebrate a baby who is already loved by so many...

 I even got a cake approved for the shower...and it was beautiful...and delicious!!

 The children, after they were served their cake and were given their "Baby Boy" water,...raised their water for cheers for Mrs. Parrott and Anderson!

 We watched a video of the advice they had written for her...the advice was sweet...and funny....and precious!

  We played a game where Mrs. Parrot won many baby items for Anderson from diapers to gas drops. We presented her with the book basket..and she was thrilled! The kids were excited to show her their books...this will be a gift she will treasure for a very long time. Evey time she snuggles up with Anderson and opens up these books she will think of the love and kindness she was showered with by these kids.

 The kids then gathered for the opening of the gifts! They were truly excited for her!

 One of the gifts Riggs got her was a Goshen Gator onesie! Too die for!

 The kids then read their advice for her one at a time...so sweet!

 The kids absolutely love Mrs. Parrott.....she is an absolutely amazing teacher and person. She is good and kind and will be an amazing mother to this lucky little boy. Because they love her..they love Anderson. They are so lucky to have been able to go on this journey with her.

 We can't wait to meet you, Anderson...you are already loved by so many!

Showers of Love

It was time for baths and before I knew it Riggs and Rollins had Lila Ray up the stairs and in the shower! Riggs washed her hair and they played in the water wth their baby sister...so helpful...so sweet...I love those boys!