A Rockin' Baby Shower

This weekend was our first baby shower for Miss Reese.  All I can say is that I have the most amazing friends who went ALL OUT to throw the most perfect shower for us.  I will let the pictures do most of the talking, however I must say that a couple of highlights were 1) my Mom was able to be in town and I loved spending every minute with her.  2) my Aunt Patti, Aunt Vicki, and cousin Lindsay made the trip from Tulsa as well.  It was so neat to be able to share in such a special day with so many people that I love.  It was WONDERFUL!!

Invitation

Yes, we had an owl theme because her nursery has owls in it....ADORABLE!

Drink station - sweet tea, wine, and raspberry martinis

LOVE!

 

Topsy turvy diaper cake

Corie and Jules

Love me some Sabrina!!

Sara, Shelley and Jules

Mom with her girls

My wonderful sister!!  Love her!

Family

Garner girls!!!

Sweet Melissa

The amazing spread!!

Some of my favorites

Charla, Ashley, and Kyndall

My gorgeous HOSTS!!!

Matt and I have been very blessed to have received SO MANY amazing gifts!!  Little Miss Reese is almost set :)  Before we left for the shower, Mom surprised me with a special gift from David Adams Fine Jewelry on the square in Fayetteville...I am in love with it!!

A ring with her name...Aven Reese

 

 

 

And one of my favorite gifts was one that I opened from Matt before we left for the shower.  He bought it especially for his baby girl. 

It's her first storybook Bible! 

He wrote inside of it.  His words were so sweet and brought tears to my eyes.  What a wonderful Daddy he will be!!!!!

Here are some fun pictures of opening gifts...Thank you, thank you, thank you to my sweet friends!!!

Baby Monitor

My amazing sis-in-law, Brandi, made this blanket that says "Owl Always Love You" - probably one of the most special gifts we've received!!

Loving this onesie

Our Bella Tunno diaper bag from Nordstrom!!!  I was so excited!!!

Love this frame from Charla - it goes perfect with the nursery!!!

I am obsessed with these towels that have the monogrammed animals on the head covers, from our local boutiques!!

Just what every girl needs...an AR onesie!!!

Again, I cannot express how blessed we are to have such great friends that are helping us get ready for our baby girl!!!   It was such a wonderful day!!!!

Friday Favorites!!

Well, it's been a busy week and I am so glad that today is FRIDAY!!!  Matt and I have been out of town recently so I am excited to be in town for the next two weeks before making one last trip to Monroe at the end of July.

Tuesday, my cousin Carrie came to stay with us for a night and we took her to Cantina Laredo for a delicious dinner!!  Kyndall and Blake joined us too!!

 

My sweet cousin Kayla surprised us with these adorable baby gifts for Reese. She lives in Manhattan and knew our little munchkin would need something from the BIG APPLE  :)


 

 

"My first Weitzman's"

My sweet Mom and her sisters are coming in town this weekend for our first baby shower tomorrow!!  I am so excited and feel very blessed!!

Happy Friday!!!! 

Jack Caldwell Garner

Welcome to the world sweet Baby Jack!!!  This past week has been wonderful!!  I left Little Rock Wednesday afternoon (yes, on the 4th of July) to head to my brother and sis-in-law's house to keep their two little girls (ages 3 and 2) for 3 days while Brandi had her C-section and we all prepared for the newest addition to the family. 

Before I get to all the wonderful pictures, I just have to say how much I enjoyed time with Brynlee and Emma Grace.  I didn't sleep much and I got a good dose of what it would be like with two munchkins running around.  Needless to say, I wouldn't change a minute of it for anything in the world.  I love those sweet girls so much and had the best time with them.

Wednesday night I helped with baths and bedtime.  The girls love to read their books before closing their eyes (something we will be doing with Reese EVERY NIGHT!)  Thursday morning, I had the girls cleaned up and at the hospital by 9:30, ready to meet their baby brother.  Jack Caldwell was born at 7:50 on July 5 and weighed 7 lbs and 10 oz.  He was 20 inches long. 

Excited to meet their baby brother!!  Their shirts say "Big Sister to a Little Mister"

 

Beautiful Mama

Seeing Baby Jack for the first time

 

I love this little guy!!

Proud Paw-paw

 

Proud Dad

 

They are in awe....

 

 

Proud Mimi

 

Thursday night, Mom stayed at Landon and Brandi's to help me with the girls.  I consider myself very capable of doing it, but being 7.5 months pregnant...I needed some help!!  Friday, Mom and I took the girls to Build-A-Bear so that they could make a bear to show baby Jack.  We ate pretzels, played in the water, rode the cars and had a very big morning!!  We made a trip up to the hospital before naps and then Mom and Dad took the three of us to Dixie Cafe (the girls really like the veggies there.) 

Saturday, Landon, Brandi, and Jack came home from the hospital.  They were great sports because LOTS of family came into town to meet the little guy. 

Aunt Bee and Blake made the trip!!

 

Papaw and Nana

Uncle Jack and Aunt Patti

 

Mimi and Pawpaw

Cousin Carrie

 

 

 

Mamaw Garner with baby Jack

So good to spend the day with these girls!

4 generations on the Garner side

4 generations on the Caldwell side


Saturday night, I drove back to Little Rock.  I really needed Sunday to catch up on some rest and relaxation before the week started.  It felt good to get some sleep, clean up around the house, buy groceries, catch up on emails (after being off for 3 days), etc. 


I am SO thankful for the time I got to spend with family and for the safe and healthy arrival of baby Jack.  Now time to get ready for Miss Reese...10 weeks to go!!!

Fourth of July Celebration!!

Since the holiday falls in the middle of the week this year, we decided to head to Monroe this past weekend to celebrate with Matt's family!!  It's always such a great time with lots of food, family, and fun!!  We got in Friday night and got to spend some time with the kiddos and then Saturday was jam packed with non-stop FUN!! 

We had a two-story water bouncer set up for the kids, they played in it all day. We grilled ribs, sausage, chicken and had so much food to enjoy.  My favorites were the brownies and holiday cupcakes ;)  There were over 20 of us having a blast!!! 

It was good to spend the day with Claire, Emily and Marlo

Matt and his Dad grilling the meat

We played a little baseball ;)

Sam Wyatt had quite a swing!!

We made sno-cones!!!

My sweet Olivia Kate

Taking a break from the heat!

 

The gorgeous bayou

We had such a good time spending the weekend with everybody!  I am so excited that this week is only a two day work week for me!  Matt and I will enjoy some relaxation on Wednesday and then I head to NWA to keep my nieces while our new nephew Baby Jack is born!!!  I can't believe it's already July and we are moving full force into the last 10 weeks of our pregnancy!! 




This year is going by WAY TOO FAST!!!