Katie's Baby Shower

Two baby showers in one week was a lot of work, but it was 100% worth it. I had a day break after Sarah's shower, and then we jumped right in to Katie's shower on Sunday. This being Katie's first child, the party was quite large but wonderful. Her Mom, Sister, and Sister-in-Law went to a ton of work and I was so glad they allowed me to help! We had around 45 guests at this shower and boy could you tell. There was a TON of food, TONS of gifts, and even more fun. Jarrod (daddy-to-be) joined us for some gift opening...he was entertaining as always.

The Food!

Cute Construction Decor

My Dump Truck Cake

The Decor

Some of the gifts.....It took them a good hour to open them all!

Gift Opening Time....Jarrod had more fun with all the cute clothes and toys than Baby Gatlin will I am sure.

Goof Ball

The Bestie! First picture of Katie, Me and my sweet little Nephew. I am sure there will be millions more to come!

This little one is going to be SO spoiled by his whole family and of course by Aunt Whitney. Katie has been my closest friend since High School, my Maid of Honor, and I her Matron of Honor. We have been through the hardest time of our lives together as well as the most incredibly joyful times, and I could not have asked for a more loyal and loving friend to be by my side. Now this Bundle of Joy is a HUGE celebration and I cannot WAIT to be sitting in that waiting room until his arrival is announced. I even got to be at Katie's Sono appointment when she found out that this baby was indeed a boy not a girl. I will NEVER forget the look on Katie's face, and the sweet little baby boy on the sono screen. Thanks for letting me be so involved with your little one Katie! I am blessed to have you in my life!

Side Note: I swear I did my laundry :o) I didn't think about needing my orange shirt for Katie's shower so i wore it to Sarah's first. haha Woops

Let the Baby fun begin

A while back i posted a blog about all my friends who are expecting little ones in the near future. Well we are in full swing baby season. Let me just apologize to those of you who don't really want to read about babies for the next 6 months, but here we go.

FINALLY HERE!!!

Baby Dunne was born on September, 11th. They named her Olivia Erin. Congrats Chris and Kris!

Baby Martin arrived last week and they named her Emma Marie.

Baby Brazis is coming today (boy: Name is a secret)

ARRIVING SOON:

Baby Stein is still waiting holding out on us...but we are ready for news any day. Mom is still working!!! (not finding out the sex)

Baby Heinold in November (girl: Mackenzie)

Baby Fleck in November (girl: Reese Josephine)

Baby Emlen in December (BOY: once mistaken for a girl, but it is

definitely a boy and his name will be Gatlin Douglas)

BRINGING IN THE NEW YEAR

Baby Knecht in February (not finding out)

and we are now adding:

Baby Miller in March (boy): Praise the lord for this healthy little baby. They have been waiting for quite a while to have some GOOD news! Praying for you all during this pregnancy.

Which brings me to the actual POST. I have been busy with work, life, and planning baby showers. Luckily I am not responsible for ALL the people above (although I would love it of course) but for the ones that i get to help out with, plan I am grateful. Last weekend was a whirlwind....Friday was a Surprise Baby Sprinkle for Sarah and Sunday was a HUGE shower for

Katie (next post).

The yum yums!

Church Friends: Kate, Sarah, Martha, Me, Deanna

The Party Planners and the little Momma (Martha, Sarah, Me)

The Pregos: Kate (March), Sarah (Oct), Martha (Feb)

Sarah's high school friend Morgan, Her sister Jess, Mother Julie, and Grandma!

Gift time is always fun: Sarah, Deanna, Kate, and Martha

Still a bit in shock I think.

Sarah was surprised to say the least. This has been in the works since July and she had absolutely no idea. Since it is her second child (but first girl) we wanted to do something special that would get her some necessities and sweet little girl things. It was small and PERFECT. Martha helped me plan and pull off the event....and she even opened up her house. Husband Chad did a wonderful job getting information, getting Sarah to the party, and keeping it a total surprise. I cannot thank you both enough.

The evening went like this: Chad drug Sarah and Noah to the park....at 6:50 (it is dark by now) Noah didn't care I am sure but Sarah was ready to put on Pajamas before they left. When Sarah showed up the look on her face was priceless, i wish i had my camera. She had plenty of 'did you really pull this off moments' throughout the evening. The poor girl was ready for bed before the party but Chad made sure she didn't show up in PJ's.....although we would not have cared she may have been a little upset. They get the park, run around a bit...freeze (according to Sarah) and then all of a sudden Chad says "hey Landon wants us to stop by their house to look at it" Sarah of course is thinking he is nuts, not only is it snack time for Noah, but it is late, last minute, and she is tired. But once again she follows her hubby's lead and heads over. What a good sport!

Upon arrival she recognized some cars but was still a little blown away by the situation. Once inside the look on her face was priceless. She could not figure out how everyone kept it a secret, especially her sister and mom. Through the evening she recalled events that should have given the whole thing away but her pregnancy brain allowed them to pass without question. Her mother-in-law even called and said she could not make it. Red Flags for anyone else, but Sarah was afraid that she had forgotten her previous invitation to the family to stay for the weekend. She felt bad that she forgot she invited them, so she didn't say a word. Bless her heart....she really had never said a word to them about visiting, they just missed the "surprise" memo in the invitation. Sarah was also a wonderful sport and didn't think anything of the odd text messages her husband was receiving from Me.

So a surprise it was, with the comments from family and friends completely passing by Sarah. And I am hoping she enjoyed it as much as we did! We cannot wait for this sweet little blessing to enter the world. Reese, you are so loved already.