Waiting for Baby Hanks

Well, now!  As I sat editing photos of my beautiful expectant daughter and Ryan (and Felix), the phone call came that Lindsey was on the way to the hospital for an emergency c-section.

Needless to say... I dropped the editing and lifted up fervent prayers instead.

Any other activity wouldn't do.  

So on went the fireplace, tea kettle and more prayers.

Christmas music had been playing as I edited and lingered on as I went to pray.

 As I waited to hear the welcoming news,

I listened to many happy, musical strains

about a Baby to be born.

I could sense the anticipation of that Baby many years ago!

 (Felix is enjoying cuddle time while he can...)

 When that Baby's cry broke the night's silence of breathless anticipation,

all of heaven broke out in celebration!

And I experienced a glimpse into that heavenly joy today!

And the music sang on praising God for that Baby...

 I know heaven rejoiced today as God put into motion His plan for His little Kylee Rose.

Family and friends are celebrating with much joy at the arrival of this bundle of love!

I cannot wait to meet you, sweet Kylee Rose!

Give her kisses and cuddles from Grandma until I get there myself!  ♥

Lil' Pumpkin Shower

Waiting for grandbaby... so much fun!  

Both the Captain and I love updating the countdown sign every Monday ♥

If you know me at all... you know how much I enjoy showers of all kinds - especially baby showers!

I mean, everything is pint-sized adorable!

The grandmas schemed, planned and creatively got to work on this Lil' Pumpkin's Baby Shower.

Pinterest, texting, messaging, phone pics...  

When distance is involved I truly appreciate technology (when it works)!

No great photography for this post... but fun snaps to enjoy the memories.

Here we go!

The invitation design...

The envelope

Thank You Notes

Game Sheets

Signs for Addressing Guest Envelopes and Games

 Name Tag Simplicity

Trying out birch wood slices for punch tags.

Extra signage in the works...

a few letters to straighten, and a few dog nose smudges to fix

Painting - first attempt ever - was a blast!

Learned how to can apple butter!

Circle banner... guarding against tangling

Pumpkin babies!  ... pacifiers to insert later

Shaping the diaper pumpkin... what a whopping number of diapers to build it!

Painting and crafting the centerpieces, adding fresh fall flowers later

Finally the day arrives!
Peek around the photos to see the lil' details :>)

Lil' Pumpkin's Great Grandma opens with devotions

A link will be up soon to read about it!

How cute is that Mama and Baby Bear?

Painted Pumpkin Banner by Topknot Interiors. :>)

Photos of Mama and Daddy

And Grandma

Can't wait to meet you, Lil' Pumpkin!