Oh Baby #2

Four of my dearest friends and my amazing sister-in-law Pam hosted shower #2 for Tiffani. I was overwhelmed by all the lovely details and started to cry before I even walked into the house. Susan, who is one of the most generous people I know opened her home for the shower.

Thanks Kennan for the darling invitations! You're just so darn creative!

My nieces, Kennan and Brooke decorated inside and out. It was all so lovely!

Then there was the food... holy cow I have never seen such a beautiful table. Everything was so delicious!

Billie created the beautiful flower arrangement.

Brooke, Kennan, Billie, Pam, Lorie, Denise and Susan... I just can't find the words to thank them for giving Tiffani such an amazing shower. I still tear up when I think about it. Best friends and family ever. I love them all so much!!

Is Brooke's blouse cute or what?!!

It took Tiffani about two hours open all the gifts. Cash will be the best dressed boy around. We have so many kind and giving neighbors. Notice the glider rocker... Uncle Christopher's gift for his first nephew.

Tiffani... can I just say again how grateful I am to have a daughter. She loved all the gifts.

Pam, Billie, Jill, Sandee and Elaine

Tiffani, Tiff's Mom Cindi and sister Bree, Mary and Lorie

After Tiffani opened a gift with clothes, Susan hung them up on this clothesline. Pam made the jammies hanging at the end. Really cute!

Grandpa Tim picked out a Sunday outfit for Cash. If it's possible, I think he might be more excited than I am about having a grandson!

I am going to be a grandma!!

Making things for Cash and looking for clothes was more fun than I can say. I can't wait to see him in his new wardrobe.

Yes I crocheted a few blankets, it's what I do!

Gifts and more gifts!!

More blankets, one for everyday of the week! What can I say, I am outta control.

Mark is going to be a daddy, I hope Cash has his dimples!!

Mark gave Tiffani a pregnancy massage.

Showing her gratitude. So sweet.

Time to open the big gift.

Family and friends donated enough money to get the stroller and car seat Tiff and Mark had chosen. Again, their generosity was overwhelming. A heartfelt thanks to all who "showered" Tiffani and Mark with so many gifts. What a wonderful tradition to welcome a new little baby into the world.

Thank you everyone!!!!

Just about 5 weeks until we meet our grandson!!

A VERY grateful,

Thank you K for taking pictures for me!!

Tiffani and I had a headache after the shower. Chris said it's face fatigue from smiling so much!!!

Quote for the Week - Attitude

"A great attitude does much more than turn on the lights in our worlds; it seems to magically connect us to all sorts of serendipitous opportunities that were somehow absent before the change" - Earl Nightingale

Oh Baby #1

Tiff had her first baby shower on Thursday.

I know Tiffani doesn't think she looks pretty but as you can clearly see, she ABSOLUTELY does. Lovin' the new white blouse!!!

The table and goodies were amazing.

So many nice gifts!

Gorgeous sisters... Bree is sooo excited for her.

Tiff was so happy to get the diaper bag she wanted.

Fun night for this mum-to-be!!

Bree gave out bottles of hand sanitizer. She said if you want to hold Cash, take one. I took a dozen!!

Quote for the Week - Saying thank you

"In the end, though, maybe we must all give up trying to pay back the people in this world who sustain our lives. In the end, maybe it's wiser to surrender before the miraculous scope of human generosity and to just keep saying thank you, forever and sincerely, for as long as we have voices."

~ Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia)

Interesting book, I liked it.

Lullabies and Sweet Dreams...

Almost 11 years ago Tim made a beautiful cradle for Tucker, Robyn and Bob's first son. Robyn told me she had been looking for a cradle but couldn't find one she liked. I asked Tim if he would make one for her and he willingly did. It has become a treasured family heirloom.

Asher, Tucker, Abe, Elijah, Gabi, Jude, Greta, Kashli, Minie, Poppy and Brig have slept in the cradle. I hope I haven't forgotten one of our babies!
It was so fun to surprise Robyn at her baby shower with the brand new cradle.

Tucker sleeping peacefully.

Fast forward and now I have the cradle all ready for our first grandson!

You know I am excited to see him sleeping in the cradle. I can imagine Mark playing a lullaby on his guitar and Tiffani singing in her sweet voice to him.

Tiff went to the doctor today and the baby's heart beat was strong and he is measuring right where he should be... healthy boy!

Two baby showers for Tiff (and Mark) next week!!

Quote for the Week - The silver lining

Look for the silver lining
When e'er a cloud appears in the blue.
Remember some where the sun is shining,
And so the right thing to do,
Is make it shine for you.

A heart, full of joy and gladness,
Will always banish sadness and strife.
So always look for the silver lining,
And try to find the sunny side of life.

~ Bud DeSylva

Pioneer Day...

They, the builders of the nation,
Blazing trails along the way;
Stepping-stones for generations
Were their deeds of ev’ry day.
Building new and firm foundations,
Pushing on the wild frontier,
Forging onward, ever onward,
Blessed, honored Pioneer!

Service ever was their watchcry;
Love became their guiding star;
Courage, their unfailing beacon,
Radiating near and far.
Ev’ry day some burden lifted,
Ev’ry day some heart to cheer,
Ev’ry day some hope the brighter,
Blessed, honored Pioneer!

As an ensign to the nation,
They unfurled the flag of truth,
Pillar, guide, and inspiration
To the hosts of waiting youth.
Honor, praise, and veneration
To the founders we revere!
List our song of adoration,
Blessed, honored Pioneer!

Tim and went to the annual Pioneer Day Concert on Friday at the Conference Center. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir opened the night singing Blessed, Honored Pioneer. I love that song, it's a wonderful tribute to the Mormon pioneers. The choir is celebrating 100 years of recording history — and all of the pioneers in the field who came before them.

The choir sang all of our favorites, including their signature piece, the Battle Hymn of the Republic. My favorite song of the night was Amazing Grace. Four bagpipers joined the choir on stage and it was beautiful!

Members of the choir danced and sang another one of our favorites, a Nigerian carol called Betelehemu.

President Monson also spoke during concert.

We love the Motab Choir!

Fun night!

Quote for the Week - Little things

"Life is made up of little things. It is rarely that an occasion is offered for doing a great deal at once. True greatness consists in being great in little things."
~ Charles Simmons
Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great.Doctrine and Covenants 64:33

For My Grandson

Guess what I have been doing?

...sewing blankets and things for my grandson!

I have enjoyed every moment as I have sewn the bedding for his crib. Tiffani chose such fun fabrics. I need get a picture of the bedding in the crib.

I am so excited to reach grandma status. When I found out I was going to be a grandma, I was speechless and felt such joy. I have heard a grandmother's love for her grandchildren is overwhelming. I can't wait to experience that kind of love.

I loved my grandparents so much, especially Grandma Federer. I want to be the kind of grandmother she was to me. I spent a summer with her and she taught me how to quilt. I will never be as good as she was but have loved making things in preparation for my grandson's arrival.

My sweet daughter-in-law has let me feel him move and kick. I looked forward to holding my grandson and seeing what kind of personality he will have ~ but most of all, I look forward to being his lifelong friend.

Gotta go, I need to finish the bedding for the cradle, whew!

Quote for the Week - We hold these truths...

“We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”

~ Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776