Janessa's baby shower

Last night we had Janessa's baby shower.  Emily, Hailey Lamb (a friend) and I got together and planned the event.  We decided to hold it at the library so no one had to have it in their home.

Look who showed up???!!!  Jessica was able to surprise Janessa by coming!  I think she was asleep more hours than she was awake while she was here but we were so happy that she came!  Jessica couldn't get off work on Friday so she drove yesterday and got here about 4 p.m. and left this a.m. at 9 a.m.
Right after she arrived, we drove over in her car to see Emily and the kids.  Poor Annaly woke up crying from her nap.

Corbin showing Aunt Jessica his cars and toys.

Jason came home and was surprised to see his sister there.

Yea!  Annaly is now happy!

Tyson wouldn't come in the house.  We finally had beautiful weather to play outside and all of his friends were riding their bikes.  Jessica tried to get Tyson to look at the camera but he was in a mood and didn't want to cooperate.

We left their house....ran to Taco Time for dinner then off to the shower to set up.  Janessa said that she saw a girl walking in the parking lot with the water container but didn't think anything about it.  Surprise!!!  It's your sister!

Part of the food table.

Emily made a great fruit salad!  The pineapple was yummy!

Janessa got lots of nice items for the baby!

The owl cake.  Janessa made the baby a quilt with owls on it so we tried to carry that theme on to the shower.

Jessica was not going to give up Annaly!

Some of the teachers from Janessa's school.

Hailey Lamb and Cindy Jackson, a friend from Big Piney.

Chit-chatting.

Janessa only got 2 items that were the same.  It was this bumpo chair.  Both were even the color purple!

Several cute outfits.

And other baby items.  I tired hard to get the many facial expressions of Janessa.  :)

 

 

 

 

 

I gave her these clothes and 2 bathing suits.  The one that is 3 months looks bigger than the 12 month one! 

Newest grandbaby's quilt.  It says "Adorable" "Cute" "Kinsley" "Bright" on it.

The onesies I appliqued.

The Redi girls went in together and bought Janessa a nice high chair.

 Hailey made this pillow for the guests to sign on the back.  She blew up the shower invitation and used it for a pattern.

This morning Jessica had to leave so I went with her to fill up her car.

Here it is!

Was a fun time!  Hard to see Jessica go but so glad she was able to make it!
Now bring on the baby!

Seeing Jessica

On Saturday August 24, 2011, we dropped Joel off in Provo for another year at BYU.  We then headed north to Montana then on to Minot, Nebraska to see the operations going on in that area for Redi.  On our way, we stopped to visit with Jessica.  I was hoping we would get to Idaho Falls earlier and be able to surprise her at work but it didn't happen so we had a late dinner with her.  

Painting.....uck!

Recognize this room?

 

 

I started painting a couple of weeks ago and then gave up until yesterday when I finished the new office/guest room. The color is Sherwin-Williams, Jersey Creme. More yellow than I thought but I like it. Took most of 2 gallons to paint the room. Found the bedding at TJ Maxx and really like it. Wish it came in different colors because I wouldn't mind it for my own bed! Also found some accent pieces in purple so I could keep the lamp. Now to get the computer and all the stuff that goes with it out of the sewing room and into this room. I'm tired, exhausted and sore but it's coming together and will hopefully be done before Joel comes home for the summer so he can have his bathroom back. Seems like most of the stuff ended up in there while I painted....

 

 

Tyson's First Haircut in a Salon

The day Jessica left to go back to Idaho, she cut Tyson's hair in the salon she had been working at. He was a very good boy and sat so still for her! I bribed him with a couple of matchbox cars and I think his mommy bribed him also. :)






Poor Corbin's eye! I don't think he is ever without a bump or bruise nowadays!

Sew Weekend at the Cabin

Janessa and Hailey Lamb were heading to the cabin over conference weekend so dad, Jessica and I tagged along. The girls sewed up a storm....well....except Jessica. She was more interested in sleeping. But we all had a good time through out the weekend! Several of us had colds but hopefully those that were healthy will stay healthy. It snowed again on Saturday night/Sunday morning there so Spring isn't quite ready to make her appearance yet! Hopefully next time we are over there we will see more signs of Spring. We did hear birds singing on Saturday so there is hope yet that our long winter is winding down!