Taran and little Miss. Addison's baby shower

I had the wonderful opportunity to host a baby shower for my sister-in-law. I couldn't have been more honored to be part of celebrating the upcoming arrival of my beautiful niece. My wonderful mom did an outstanding job at providing all the scrumptious food and help with the decorations. It all turned out perfect!

The shower was book themed, displaying all our favorite children books and giving Taran a jump start on building her children library. 

Look at all that yummy food. 

Instead of receiving cards, guest were asked to bring their favorite book. Addison has lots of fun books to read. 

Growth chart made by Taran's mom. 

Haylie's Surprise! ( mom and dads too)

Yes that's right folks, we are expecting number two. By now the word has been spread, but I just wanted to share a few photos from our gender reveal party.....okay in truth I am really behind in posting photos. I could blame it on pregnancy exhaustion, but honestly how much energy does it take to blog a new post? Sadly I have no excuse. Let's get down to business then and get everyone updated.

"I'm going to be a big sister!" It took a lot of convincing Haylie that yes we were going to have a baby. 

We had a gender reveal party where everyone found out the gender at the same time. (this picture is proof that Tom and I have big mouths :) )

That looks pretty blue to me. 

We had 3 phones with open lines to out of state family members so they could all celebrate with us. Can you tell that Tom is thoroughly excited that he is having a boy?

Haylie was very set on the fact that it was going to be a girl. When it was announced that it was a boy. I asked Haylie, "What do you think Haylie, your going to have a brother?" she replied, "Well at least the cupcake is good."  

Welcome to the family Clayton Wurtz

A 1st Grader!

I know she's already been in school for a few months now......but better late then never. Another year has gone by so fast. Haylie is growing and developing into an energetic, caring young lady, that has a zing for life.