Shower #1

The amazing and delicious food and beautiful display thanks to Kelly

The yummy cupcakes thanks to Jennie

The guest of honor Colbie, she slept through the entire shower

I am behind on posting, life with a newborn does not allow much time for blogging or even checking e-mail, going to the restroom, eating, sleeping or anything else for that matter but I wouldn't trade a minute of it. I have a lot to catch up on but decided I needed to go back several weeks to some very special events. My dear friend Kelly asked to give me a baby shower when she first found out I was pregnant, she had been planning the big event and then surprise Colbie made her arrival 10 days early. We decided to go ahead with the shower and I would bring 5 day old Colbie with me to the shower. Everyone was very kind and understanding when I requested that no one hold her, I really appreciated there understanding. The shower was of course amazing, the food was delicious, the decor was beautiful, the sweets were sweet, the guests were very kind and generous and helped us welcome Colbie to the world. I really appreciate Kelly, Holly, Jennie, Paige, Heather and Elizabeth K. and any others that helped make this such a special event for our family. We feel blessed every day when we look at our beautiful girl and we are so happy to share our joy with wonderful friends.

Hannah's First Day of 10th Grade

August 24th was Hannah's first day of 10th grade, where has the time gone. It seems like just yesterday she was Colbie's size and now she is a Sophomore in High School and learning to drive. She was supposed to get her permit on her birthday but we were in the hospital following Colbie's birth, she patiently waited until the next week and her Dad took her to get it. She has been driving every chance she gets since that day, all in all she is a pretty good driver. Dad has more courage than Mom and does most of the driving with her, thank goodness. Hannah loves learning and we look forward to where her learning will take her and all the opportunities that lie ahead for her.

Houston's First Day of 4th Grade

August 24th was Houston's first day of 4th grade, he was not exactly looking forward to summer ending and going back to school but now that school is in full swing he is happy to be back. He loves his new teacher Mr. Ciernia, this is the first time he has had a male teacher. He said that the boy teachers are nicer than the girl teachers, interesting observation considering he has had amazing''girl' teachers all the years he has been in school. It is hard to believe he is already in 4th grade, maybe it is having a new born at home that makes him seem like such a big boy, or maybe he is growing up before my eyes, or both. We love Houston so much and look forward to seeing what he will learn and how we will grow this year.

Houston and his friend Will

Houston's first Male Teacher Mr. Ciernia