Welcome Baby

I am so blessed to have such a talented friend. Nichole of ONELife Photography helped us capture some of the sweetest memories we will ever experience in our lifetime.

I want to share some of those memories with you today since I have not yet done so.

    

Thanks Nichole for being there to welcome our little Peanut into the world and giving us the wonderful gift of lasting memories.  

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A couple of Little Peanut. He’s 7 weeks old. Can you believe he’s already 7 weeks old? Time just slips away doesn’t it?

Hubby wanted to get in on the 365 fun and took some photos of plants in the back yard. Check out his work!

Aren’t they just breath taking? I didn’t know he had such raw talent. *Swoon*

This is why

I love my husband,

and my boys.

This is why,

I love my life!

How did you spend the Lord’s Day yesterday?

Showers of Blessings

My friends and family are the best.  I know what your thinking: everyone thinks that about their friends and family. Well I can say it honestly.  My friends and family are the best.  One friend in particular put a lot of time and energy into planning a beautiful shower for Peanut and I. She had a few helpers, but most of the work was done on her own. It was amazing.  Don’t take my word for it though, check out the photos below:

Every guest who brought a package of diapers to the shower was entered in a drawing for a door prize.  Check out the diaper cake, Nichole (the host) made it herself.

If you haven’t guessed already it was a fire truck theme.  Can’t have baby boys without fire trucks.  Just ask Hubby.  The tables had fire trucks on them with balloon bouquets attached.

We made Thank You water bottles (labels courtesy of Bean Sprout Studio) for guests.

Build your own Curry Chicken Salad and Salmon Salad Sandwiches, Fresh Veggies, Fruit Salad, and sweet treats were on the menu.

Along with beautiful beverages.  

 

To top it all off, a wonderfully perfect Cake made by Kerryjane.

No baby shower would be complete without games. Especially the clothes pin game. You know the one where you can’t say baby or someone takes your clothes pin?

There were gifts. Peanut and I really didn’t need anything since this is our third boy and we have saved all of our baby clothes. The gifts that we received were very special to me.

some handmade by family members,

some off my baby registry,

and some that guests just thought would be nice for us to have.

Our family is truly blessed to have such wonderful people to surround us with love.  Thank you everyone who helped make our shower wonderful, you are all very special to us.

See, don’t I have the best friends and family?

Side Note: The weather was awesome, I prayed all month for no rain. God is good isn’t he?

Thank You Lord for Milk!

Heart Burn. Who wants it? No one. Who needs it?  No one. Who has it?  Me.  Pregnancy is never fun for me. Morning sickness, exhaustion, and yuck, heart burn. 

The only remedy for heart burn this time around is Milk.  A nice creamy glass of milk.  When they say it does a body good, I believe them!  I know, who takes a photo of you their glass of milk?  I do!

I do because it’s the only thing that gets me through the day without heart burn. 

Dear Lord. Thank you for Milk!

 

Weekend Recap #4

Where there is love there is life. -Mahatma Gandhi

Weddings. Ah, the love that is all around. The bride and groom in love.

Couples in love.

 

Parents in love with their children.

 

Did I already say the bride and groom in love?

Love is Beautiful isn’t it?

Happy Birthday to you Mr. Moo!

Its hard to believe that it’s been 2 years already.  Mr. Moo is such a wonderful little boy.  He is a delight to be around. He has to be the most easy going child ever!  For example, on my birthday last Thursday (yes, April fools 1st) we drove to Sacramento were up way past bedtime and then I drug him all over Arden Fair Mall shopping, then off to rehearsal dinner for the wedding. We only had one incidence of crankiness all day.  He is a trooper and a half.  He rarely gives us trouble.  I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this beautiful boy.

He was never this tiny was he?

  Mr. Moo we love you! You have grown to be a beautifully wonderful toddler. Happy 2nd birthday to you!

Weekend Recap #3

Who doesn’t love a beautiful wedding?  I had so much fun taking photos. Hubby officiated so I was somewhat trying to capture his expressions while also including the bride and groom. Talk about fun!

You may have noticed I changed hubby’s photo on my sidebar. I just love this one. Did I mention he is a Baptist minister? Yes that’s right, he rocks the Christian faith! He amazes me in his devotion to God.  It’s partly why I fell in love with him.  But enough about us, this is about THEM!

This was before the ceremony started. Mike appeared to be somewhat nervous.  After all was said and done Hubby said that he was holding back the tears in this photo. He is just the sweetest guy, my sister-in-law is lucky to have him.

I’m going to skip the wedding party entrance and go straight to the bride. Isn’t she stunning? Beautiful if you ask me.

  A patiently awaiting groom. You can tell he just loves her. awww!

I love this one of the hubby, and look at Mike’s face, he’s trying so hard not to laugh. They had a very cute ceremony with personal promises.  You will see photos of that shortly.

Someone said something funny. There shouldn’t be any laughing in wedding ceremonies, these are serious matters people!! I loved how they lighted things up with laughter.

I was bummed this one came out a little blurry, but they exchanged rings.

And then of course they kissed! 

Introducing Mr and Mrs. Shopp. May their love go on forever and ever!

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day for a more beautiful couple. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and everyone had a great time.  It was perfect, really!