Jackson's baby shower

Early November My mom, Sister and best friend threw me the most beautiful fall baby shower. We all enjoyed a very delicious brunch, & good company. I was blessed with so many wonderful gifts for baby Jackson's arrival. The day was perfect and got me even more excited for him to get here. Unfortunately we were all having to much fun to take pictures but my sister did get some details that I wanted to share. 

Table Decorations 

Center pieces

we all enjoyed mimosas when we arrived 

Personalized M&M's for a find the paci game

Beautiful and delicious brunch

cheese tray

quiche

Food Table center pieces

Fruit and cheese tray

Bagels 

Favors

Gifts for game winners

Cupcakes

Chocolates

cheesecakes and chocolates

Take home treat boxes

All of my wonderful gifts! I am so blessed

beautiful burp clothes my mom made

I am so thankful for everyone who was able to make it to my shower to celebrate the arrival of Jackson. Having another baby was not something I was quit ready for but now I can't wait to meet him and kiss his sweet face. Having a boy is such a joy to me, I can't wait to see how different they are and how much they are alike. He is going to be here before we know it!!!! 

Adoption/ baby shower

Recently I had a adoption/ baby shower here at my house. I wanted to share with you a few of the cute things we did.

These were the favors! We did Chicago style Pop Corn and chocolate covered pretzels.

Thanks to Devine Doodles for making the tags!

Aren't the precious!

We filled little pumpkins with bright colored flowers.

Lots of fun treats.

Along with Chicken chile, apple Carmel dip, "Ryan's mom's Dip" (the best dip ever)

mini quiche, veggie tray, apple cider, and a few other goodies!!!

Lots and Lots of Cupcakes!!!

All the kids colored mini white pumpkins for the guest of honor to take home with her.

Everyone had a ton of fun. My friend Jen and I pulled off a great shower and the guests of honor really enjoyed them selves!!!

Birthday Party's and the 1st BOO BOO

The last few weekends Makayla has had birthday parties to attend...The weather has been beautiful here so being outside at the park is always nice. First we had Ally's 2nd birthday party Makayla had a great time running around and playing on the playground. I only got a few pictures as it is hard to chase around a 16 month old take pictures and talk to friends.

The birthday girl getting ready to blow out the candles.

The Cake

Makayla clapping after singing happy birthday

Makayla and Mama

She loved the open field to run in.

This is the poor bird she could not stop chasing...the poor bird just wanted some cake

SOOOOO tired after the party, she could barely hold her eyes open.

The next weekend we went to Alex's 2nd birthday party and had a wonderful time as well. We forgot the camera that day but my friend Kim (Ally's mom) took a few for me. Makayla again had a wonderful time running, playing, and swinging.

That is until she had her first big fall. She was running back to the tent when it was time to sing and eat cake. She tripped and fell on her hands and knees and then rolled and bumped her head. She was pretty upset about her fall. I was so worried about her head I didn't even see her knee until a bit later, she got her first scratch. When she saw it she freaked out a bit I kissed it and it seemed to have made it better for the time being. Until we got in the car where all she could do was point to her knee and say, "owwww Mama ooowwww" It was so sad and so cute. We sprayed a little neo-to-go and put on a band-aid and she is all fixed up. Though for the past 3 nights I have had to kiss her "boo boo" every night and she still says "ooowww Mama oowwww"

Girls what drama!

Trick or Treat

This year was the first year Makayla was able to go trick or treating. Last year she was a little Pea and was a little to young but not this year. She held her own pumpkin and got excited for every piece of candy that went into it! We only went to a few houses in our neighborhood but she could have gone all night, though she enjoyed handing it out when we got back just as much. We had a few people over after trick or treating for our traditional Grilled Cheese and Tomato soup but this year I made Butternut Squash soup. It was delish! ( Look for that recipe soon!) M was a bumble bee and the cutest one I have ever seen. She wouldn't wear the head band that come with the costume so I made antlers with her hair and made hair bows to match.

Mama and M starting trick or treating

Getting ready to go!

M and Nenny

M's first Pieces of candy

Holding her pumpkin

This cat scared the CRAP out of her.

Steve made her stand next to this sign

She would always try to give the candy back. It was really cute

The back of her costume

Checking her GOODS.

Cheese!!!!

This man let her pick her own candy out. She was super excited

My sister and I

This girl scared her a little

Mama and her bumble bee

So proud of her self.

Walking home

Trick or treating from Nenny and Grandmom

We had such a great night. Halloween is so much more fun now that M is around. To see her face light up with joy fills my heart. After all that's what Halloween is all about right? The Kids!