Family Weekend- Mother's Day!

Mother's Day was another great day to add to the busy weekend! A big group of us went to the Olive Branch downtown for a really nice breakfast. I was so excited because Gabe wasn't supposed to be able to go since it was a Sunday, but last minute he was able to make some calls so he could join us! That made my day! He didn't get to stay the entire breakfast ( which is why he isn't in the group photo), but Avery and I were happy he was able to come! After breakfast those that were still in town came to our house for a bit to hang out. Then they all went their different ways. The three of us went for a walk and took Avery to the park in the afternoon. Such a wonderful Mother's Day! I am so thankful to be Avery's Momma!

I'm a happy Momma!

This photo is missing Cathy and Gabe...

Little Kyle is so sweet and calm!

Avery with Daddy at breakfast

Over the busy weekend, my mom helped me plant flowers! It used to be a tradition that we always did with her on Mother's Day. This time she helped me get flowers in my pots! So very nice of her! Thanks Mom! They look beautiful! I just wish it would stop snowing so I can get put them back out to be enjoyed!

Family Weekend -Baby Shower Day

Jenny's baby shower turned out wonderfully and I had a blast hosting it at our house! My mom and Steph were also hosts; they were a huge help! Here are many, many photos from the day...

Sisters, Grandma and Mom...

Avery with her Great Grandma, Gigi

She loves having parties!




Avery was helping Jenny...

Kyle with Grandma Eileen

I love my nephew!

With her Auntie Ash

Avery with her Auntie Cathy

My two prego sisters! The shower was for Jenny ( in the middle)

Aunt Diana with Kyle

Ash and Cathy

Mom with her friend Sharon

Aunt Becky creating a beautiful arrangement

Table centerpiece

Cute boy clothes for Dawson Coby...

Favors

Kyle with his Daddy!

Uncle Dave taught Avery how to Moooo!

Uncle Gabe hanging out with Kyle

My nephew, David Kyle Shaw

Eating bananas with Uncle Dave

Family Weekend- Part I

This weekend was so wonderful to see family! It was the first time all of my siblings and spouses have all been together since our wedding three years ago, so it was a very special time! The main event was my sister's ( Jenny) baby shower for their little boy who is due to arrive mid August. I had a blast hosting her shower at our house. I loved it!

Along with the shower we enjoyed Mexican at Jose Muldoons downtown, and for Mother's day we went to breakfast at the Olive Branch. Also, my Dad and Eileen provided BBQ catering at my house the night of the shower! It was delicious and wonderful not to worry about dinner for everyone! Thank you so much for doing that!

Most of my family stayed up the street at a hotel for the weekend, but my brother, his wife and 3 1/2 month son Kyle stayed at our house! It was so fun to see little David Kyle so much. It was my first time meeting our new nephew and he is such a handsome boy! I loved scooping him up and getting my "baby" fill. Avery is definitely not a baby anymore...kind of makes me sad, she is growing up so fast!

Overall, the weekend was wonderful. I hope my sister enjoyed her shower, she was definitely blessed with so many wonderful things for their little boy on the way!

I will let the photos explain the rest of the weekend. It will take a few posts to share the good ones I captured!

Here goes...

Meeting cousin Kyle for the first time...

Meeting my newest nephew for the firs time! I was so excited to scoop him up!

Eating off my plate...

Steph and Kevin at Jose Muldoons

Walking around downtown...

Avery had so much fun playing with her uncle Kevin!

He was pushing her around on the bassinet mattress...

Sisters!

Checking out her new book while sitting on her chalk...Yaya told her to sit on her chalk, and she did!

My mom bought Avery some cute summer clothes, sidewalk chalk and a book! What a sweet gift for Avery!!