Krista’s Baby Shower

Last Saturday we celebrated the new little addition to our family who is coming in Mid June of this year. Krista was gifted so many beautiful baby things and Caroline Ann will be adorable in all of the sweet baby girl clothes she was given! Here are a few highlights from the party.

Our decorations included one that has been used before in our home, Alexa’s dress model was put to ‘work’ again in a pretty dressed and Nanny Brie made a pretty pink baby rattle inspired by an idea we found on Pinterest. She sure is crafty and so sweet to boot! The baby stroller and Moses basket were from me and Pop.

These are a few of the other gifts we got them, all of the monogramming was done by Brooke C. LeBlanc. She did an amazing job and was so quick and everything turned out beautifully!

  Here are some of the decorations and a few ultrasound photos of Caroline Ann! Big sister to be, Kali created the welcome sign and sign in sheet, she’s such a big help!

Once again, my cousin Dallas, of Dallas Florists of Broussard put together our lovely floral arrangements. After finding ideas on sewing/making gifts on Pinterest I was inspired to make a bow holder and some lovely little drawstring bags for Krista. Her bows will always be handy and inside each of the five bags are a few diapers, wipes, sunscreen, diaper rash meds and q-tips. Its easy to grab and go for the busy mother on the run.

   Inside the Moses basket were a few dresses and other assorted baby items.

We also had to have a few LSU outfits monogrammed to honor Krista’s alma mater and Zach’s favorite college football team! They’re laid out in a sweet little rocking seat that I have for the baby at our home. Can’t wait to see our little Caroline in it!

I found this pretty cross stitched, framed art at a local antique mall and thought it would look sweet in Caroline’s nursery.

Inside the baby crib in my office I have a few more sweet outfits for Caroline and a monogrammed pillow and toile blanket.

Krista’s best friend and Caroline’s Nanny, Brie made a diaper cake and pretty gift basket filled to the brim with baby goodies!

Krista got so many pretty and useful gifts, she’s so grateful to her friends and our families for making this precious time in their lives memorable and amazing!

Kali was such a big help to Mama while opening gifts, she helped Taunte Brie remember everything to write down in the Thank You book too. Our home was filled to the brim with wonderful baby gifts. There was a touch of pink everywhere!

Kali and Taunte Brie, soon to be Caroline’s Godmother.

Abigail, Natalie and Anna Claire.

Audrey Jane and Aimee Rose

  Claire holding sweet baby Olivia.

Kali Marie enjoying a petit four.

  Joanna Marie ready for a little snack in the dining room.  We are so thankful to Aunts Brandi, Robin and Debbie for helping with the delightful and yummy party snacks. Everything was delicious!

Krista with her two best friends, Brie and Lauren, thanks for making this day so special for our girls!

Sisters are so very special, Krista is so lucky to have Erica and Alexa in her life! Thanks for all the help in making this party perfect girls!

Krista and her ‘big girl’ Kali Marie, she’s going to be a first rate big sister!

Krista and me, I can’t wait to have another little bundle of joy to love!

Our lil Mama Krista thanks everyone who came and everyone who gave such wonderful, thoughtful and useful gifts! We appreciate all of you! Thank you! 7 weeks and counting . . .

Birthday Surprise

Our daughter Krista’s best friend sent me a text with a photo of a beautiful little coffee cup while Dave and I were at LauBerge dulac on a little birthday trip, she asked me if I collected them. I told her most definitely, asked her where she found them and a few days later she dropped off a big tub of dishes on my patio when I was out of the house for the afternoon. You can imagine how excited and surprised I was to find them in beautiful condition, a lovely addition to the few pieces I treasured. The first photo is of the ones I already had, a coffee pot, two creamers, one sugar and a serving dish and 13 fruit bowls.

Just how excited do you think I am that I have all these precious pieces to add to my collection. 12 dessert plates, six dinner plates, six cup and saucer sets, 7 fruit bowls, 7 soup bowls and an extra creamer.

Thank you Brie for remembering me when you found these treasures and for gifting them to me! Love you and your thoughtfulness!

Easter Sunday Family

After Mass on Easter Sunday the kids came over to the house for lunch and the grandkiddies had a blast with their Easter treats and surprises.

  I hope everyone had a beautiful Easter Sunday!

Disney Hollywood Studios

A group photo of us with Kali, Alex and Eli in front of the pond at DHS.

A photo of the twins playing together while Kali was riding the Rockin’ Roller Coaster at DHS.

Kali sure had a great time on this roller coaster with Pop!~ She rocked it out! We have such wonderful memories for a lifetime from this week at Disney World!

Kali’s First Holy Communion

Yesterday Kali made her First Holy Communion at the same little country church that her Mama, Pop, Godparents and Aunt Erica did. She was a vision in white wearing the same veil I made for her Mama many years ago. It suited her perfectly, just as it did Krista when she was eight years old.

She read the second reading during Holy Mass and did a wonderful job, we’re so proud of you Kali!

  Here Kali is with Father Gene Tremie, our parish priest.

Kali and her Godparents, Davey and Alexa.

Kali with her step father Zach, step brother Ian and mother, Krista.

Kali with her cousins Alex and Elijah.

A picture with Pop (Dave) and Me.

Her little cousins going up after Holy Mass to receive their children’s bulletins.

God Bless you Kali as you, we are so very proud of you and happy that you have made your First Communion.

Sweet Caroline

This summer we will be welcoming a new member to our family. Our daughter Krista and her husband Zach are expecting a sweet baby girl. Kali is so excited about being an older sister and Ian will be a first rate brother, protecting and guiding his new baby sister along in life.

I’ve been working on decorating the nursery/office in our home to welcome our sweet baby Caroline Ann. Alexa and cousin Lauren put up the baby crib/changing table over the weekend and it is lovely.

 

All things sweet baby girl pink and lacy are ready and waiting for her arrival in mid June 2012 and we couldn’t be more excited!

Broadway Dec 2011

Shabby Miss Jenn so lovingly created a NEW YORK kit and that has been the encouragement I needed to create an album with my pictures from our trip last December! Here’s the first of many to come!

Erica and Alexa out in the Big Apple in December 2011. The girls loved everything about the plays we went to while visiting in New York City. What a wonderful time we all shared!