Spring seemed to sneak up on me this year, but it sure hasn't been boring!
As usual, there has been plenty to keep me busy. Last weekend was Sister's first baby shower. I helped host the shower along with 4 other ladies; three of my moms friends and one of Sister's friends. We had a great time, and baby Eleanor is already spoiled rotten! She's got more clothes than she'll probably be able to wear before she grows out of them! Ha... She must belong to the right family! Here are a few pictures from Sister & E's shower!
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| front door |
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| spread |
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| delicious cake! |
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| hostesses: sabrina, anne, myself, diane, & faye |
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| sister & e |
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| lovely momma-to-be |
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gifts, bumbos, gifts, and more bumbos! haha
JB has been gone for a month finishing up his last phase of Special Forces training. Although it is hard to go weeks without any word from him, I got through the days writing to him in a journal each night. It was a way that I still got to tell him everything on my mind and heart. This was the first time that I did this, but definitely won't be my last. It helped me get through those days that I just wanted to tell him about my day. He got back this past Saturday and I could not be more proud of all of his accomplishments! We have a few days together until family comes to town to celebrate his graduation. Bailey, of course, was so glad to see JB.. and this is what I came downstairs to on his first night back: |
I am so thankful that JB came home when he did on Saturday, because I needed to put him to work! We had a couple of plants die in our front landscaping area that needed to be replaced before Sunday when I was hosting a baby shower for a friend here at the house. So, after a trip to Lowe's, we got to work on the yard. We replaced the dead tree with a Flowering Pear Tree which I already love in it's new place!
I am also hoping that the hydrangeas that I planted last spring will continue to grow and maybe even produce a few blooms this year! Do y'all have any gardening advice?
With the help of JB, the yard and house was ready for guests on Sunday. We even had time to go to church on Sunday before the shower... we tried out a new Sunday School class for young married couples at Snyder, and absolutely loved it. We had been praying for a group that we could connect with and that would challenge us as a married couple in our walks together and as Christians. It is an answered prayer that this class has started. Each couple in the class was military... one went to West Point, one guy in SF training with JB, and the teacher is in 3rd Group where JB will be going after graduation, and a few girls are teachers. It was really nice to be back in Sunday School in a small group atmosphere where we both felt comfortable. We are looking forward to getting to know everyone and growing together.
Sunday afternoon, the fifth grade team that I teach with at VanStory threw a baby shower for another fifth grade teacher, Carly. She is due a week after Sister in May, with baby boy Wyatt! We are so very excited for Carly & Jeff! Wyatt's nursery is done in a cowboy theme, hence the cowboy decorations at the shower!
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| JB & I before the shower |
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| table's ready! |
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| VanStory friends & Carly's family |
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| Carly with the awesome diaper cake and goodies from 2nd grade |
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My wonderful 5th Grade Teammates. Love them!
Myself, Vanessa, Sharon, Carly, Jackie, Stephanie, and Kathleen
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It's been a busy last couple of weeks, but I wouldn't have it any other way! Exciting events coming soon with JB's graduation, another shower for sister, and John & Kim's engagement party! Spring has Sprung, and I'm loving it!
I am also hoping that the hydrangeas that I planted last spring will continue to grow and maybe even produce a few blooms this year! Do y'all have any gardening advice?
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