AnnMarie's Baby Shower

On Saturday we threw our dear friend AnnMarie a baby shower! It was a group of our co-workers who got together to celebrate AnnMarie and her baby girl. We had a mexican fiesta at our office manager, Barb's house. Barb's backyard is such a beautiful setting for any get together. It was a beautiful day with great people and yummy food! At the time of the shower AnnMarie wasn't due for 5 more weeks. However ... AnnMarie went into labor and gave birth on Monday evening! When we left her shower we certainly didn't think that was the last time we'd see her pregnant! Harper Louise Lynch was born Monday 5.17.2010. Despite her early arrival she is doing great and gets to go home with her mommy & daddy today! I cannot wait to meet this little peanut and many congrats to AnnMarie & Daren (Harper's proud parents)!

One of the table settings

It's A Girl!

Deborah & Vanessa having some fun!

AnnMarie & Karen

Nicole & Linsey

AnnMarie opening the Pack & Play

that Karen & I got her.

Some of the girls from work. Barb

is waving in the background.

Me & Karen

Me & the Mommy To Be

Jill and baby Ava.

Jill's was the last baby shower we held.

Brandy holding Ava.

Linsey, Jill, Karen, Me, and AnnMarie

Braden 9 Months Old

My baby is 9 ... almost 10 months old (next week). Can you believe it!? He has been crawling all over and getting into EVERYTHING! He is very different than Mason in that aspect. Mason would sit and play with his toys, not venturing too far out of my sight. He never really messed with anything he wasn't supposed to. Then there's Braden! Crawling everywhere and fast! He likes to play with wires ... chewing on them! He likes remotes, cell phones, the computer mouse, wall plug ins ... anything he's NOT supposed to have. He keeps me busy! But I LOVE that little boy. His smile is infectious and he lights up a room. He's SO happy all the time. He loves his big brother, follows him around and laughs at him ALL day! Mason is a great big brother and loves his little brother very much! I just can't believe how big B is getting and that his 1st Birthday will be here before I know it!

Playing in the grass

9 Months Old

Ready for a walk!

The strawberry on his chin is from crashing

face first into my parents hearth.