Ahoy Matey Shower

As me and the girls were sitting around brainstorming ideas for this shower it seemed to be going nowhere. Maybe we shoule just do colors. Not really a theme. That's kinda how her room is decorated anyway.

Then it hit us.

Like a ton of bricks!

A sailboat theme!

Blues & Reds & Starfish & Sailboats!

AHOY!

Our main inspiration is from the photos of the

Proud Parents to be below.

These crazy kids had Team O (for Overton) shirts made for a canoe trip one year.

His said Captain on the front and hers, First Mate.

I decided to use a photo from her recent Maternity shoot I did as the guest book.

And I also FINALLY got to make these adorable Pom Poms I've been dying to make
(via Martha Stewart)!
Don't they just SCREAM party! I love them.
So festive.

Everything on this cake is edible.

EVERYTHING!

Even that plastic looking baby.

Honestly it kinda freaks me out.

A baby being edible.

But man that cake is gorgeous!

See!? Would YOU feel right eating that baby!?

These tees were made by our friend Katie. Some were iron ons and some she sowed
(is that the right word)! How cute is that guitar!

I had to throw in this shot of sweet Annabelle.

She's not feeling the baby eating either.

Seriously. I'm dying to take this little girls pictures!

One Proud Mama-To-Be

You think it's hard to take pictures of a group of kids?

Try a LARGE group of ladies!

Seriously, when we all get together it's pretty much constant chatter & laughter.

I Love You All!

Exhibit A:

Where's Jenn? I can't see Jenn?

Emily, what are you doing to Baby Ethan?

Amanda, are you still eating?

At least Michelle's ready.

Exhibit B:

Still can't see Jenn.

Teesha? Is that you peeping in there?

Now Michelle's gone and Katie & Emily are just so HAPPY to be there.

Exhibit C:

Carrie. Why are you still singing?

Amber, Carrie's singing is not THAT funny.

Tina. Smile!

Michelle's still gone but there's Jenn!

Exhibit D:

FINALLY!

I think we got everyone In

And everyone Looking!

Can't wait to meet you Baby Ethan.

You guys will be Amazing, Loving parents.

He's one lucky little guy.

Pickles & Ice Cream Shower

Last weekend we had a fabulous shower

for a dear friend

Carol.

She's adding a new baby girl to our mix!

Baby Macy

{love that name}

Me & the girls brainstormed ideas for the shower.

First it was just gonna be an

Ice Cream Sundae Shower

Then We thought

Pickles & Ice Cream!

Brilliant!

Above is the adorable invite *ahemthatimadeahem*

Below is probably my favorite thing from the shower!

I designed these little onesies on the computer and printed them on

Iron On transfer paper

Iron them on, hang by cutsie ribbon & voila!

A cute decoration AND she can actually use them!

Close up of my favositest little onesie for my favoritest new little girl!

The Sundae Buffet in all it's glory.

Mmmmmm I'm getting hungry just looking at it!

In the back you can see the Sundae Glasses.

We gave those out as favors *they're from the Dollar Tree*

and attached a cute little saying to the bottom

with adorable ribbon of course.

In the very back is a hand painted canvas *by the oh so talented Julie*

that we all signed and wrote well wishes on.

Just wanted to make sure I made you good and hungry...

Here's where the pickles come in.

Jamie brought her mother's homemade pickles to go with the cravings above!

Really, who doesn't like pickles!?

Pink Carnations stuffed in ice cream cones.

Another hand painted canvas by the talented Julie.

Seriously, she needs to go into business doing this stuff!

If she had a blog I'd totally link to her.

I've got her working on something for my bedroom as we speak!

Had to throw in a shot of this adorable little gal and her mama!

I love a good chunk baby and she fits the bill.

Group Shot
Can't wait to meet you Baby Macy!!
Brynn has lots planned for the 2 of you.

My 101th Post...Feel special girls

Two of my very best friends in the whole entire world have July Birthdays. Mrs. Parker turned the Big 3-0 and Mrs. Marlin, the Even Larger 3-2 (she'll kill me for that ha!) Let's start with Mrs. Marlin's:

If there's one thing the Marlin's know how to do it's Host A Party! Carrie soooo graciously makes the trip from Hendersonville to The Boro quite often to visit her beloved friends. It was time that we reciprocate. There was food galore, many many kids, even more friends, cake and a live band. Yes...a Live Band. Ok, well actually it was just 2 guys playing acoustic (ahheemm...for a mere $40 for the entire night I might add) but they were phenomenal!

Here's a few pics to explain the evening

John telling one of his maaany stories.

He's got an arsenal of them I tell ya

Tiner couldn't believe her ears!The kids (minus about 10) ate some cake.

MeShell got all Indiana Jones on our a$$The band decided to play a few songs to calm her down.

We decided to dance.
(The words are what I sing to B to make her dance)

Carrie's hubby knows the way to a girls heart!

Happy Birthday Mrs. Marlin!!

PS No matter what anyone says you'll never look a day over 31 to me.

Now for Mrs. Paaaarker. Deciding what to do for a milestone as big as your 30th Birthday is hard! She decided on renting tables at The Bay for dinner...The Deckers didn't make this cause we were at the lake with NC cousins. I am never late. Then to The Pig for our ole buddy's (The Peterson's) cover band performance.

The band started to play &

The Parkers wanted a pic with the backs of their heads in it. I thought it was strange but I obliged.
Tiner told the crazy story she'd heard from John to Mrs. Marlin & Mrs. Paaaaarker. They were befuddled!

We decided to make a kissy face pic but a fly caught my eye.

I tried again with Mr. Decker and succeeded

Carol got thirsty.

Happy Birthday Mrs. Paaarker!!

PS You are waaaay hotter than DORA & don't let anybody tell ya different!

Where Were You When...

This is the question that gets asked whenever some major event takes place. Where were you when JFK died? Where were you when 911 happened? Where were you when the tornadoes hit? Everyone remembers where they were and everyone has a story to tell.

This is my story.

While out running errands with the kiddos I noticed the sky lookin pretty black but thought nothing of it except for a big storm. I just had to run in Kohl's real quick and then head home. Now I have never been the "on edge" type when it comes to storms but apparently things have changed.

As I'm about to check out I get a call from my sister, "There's a tornado warning in Nashville and I'm not coming down just yet." Ok, I think, I'm gonna check out and head home...not freaking out. I'm about to leave and they come on the intercom saying tornado warnings and move to the center of the store. I decide I'd rather be at home then around a bunch of people freaking out which could, in turn, cause Logan to have a huge fear of storms. I head out and see about 10 streaks of lightning through the sky and it's just barely starting to rain. I can totally make it home...still not freaking out.

Get in, turn on the weather and see the line of storms barreling through Tennessee. So I scoop up the kids, some pillows and flashlights, turn the TV as loud as I can and go to into Logans bathroom. I hear that there are possible touchdowns in the Blackman area and I24...freaking out now? Nope. Logan? YES!

I finally hear that they have passed through our immediate area and think we are in the clear. "WHEW! Not too bad," I think. My phone finally starts to half way work and I'm getting calls from friends. They're saying things like, "We saw the tornado, it was huge, mattresses were being used as shelter, cars were flipped, debris is everywhere!" Really? I honestly just thought it might be like the one a few weeks ago and no, I'm still not really freaking out.

The next morning Logan and I went to our good friends, The Parkers, home who live right beside the Sulphur Springs area. We decided to drive through the neighborhood and see what exactly has happened. Keep in mind that these are the neighborhoods I grew up in. These are the streets that hold my childhood memories. Sulphur Springs, Regency, Ravenwood, Riverview etc... I have a story for much of this area. Many families I grew up with are still there. Words can not describe what we saw. Nor can pictures. I was in complete shock at the lose these people have suffered. I am soooo thankful that no one I know was injured! And feel so completely disheartened for those that were in the path. I can feel the tears coming just thinking about it. Too close for comfort!

This is just down the street from some long time friends of the family's

home and a frequent bike route from my childhood. Their home was untouched.

Freaking out now? YEP!

And now? Well now I'm just a big ball of nerves. I just didn't realize what had happened and what had been RIGHT down the road from us. What was I thinking driving home from Kohl's!? I had 2 kids in tow! The tornado was right across the street! I apparently need to heed warnings when they are given. Lesson Learned.

Today I found out just how many nerves were being balled up in there. I'm on my way to get Logan from school today. I'd heard we were under a Tornado Watch and the sky's lookin bad just as I'm leaving home. Now? Totally Freaking! I'm talking shaky hands and tears wellin. Oh my. What has happened to me? I just have to keep telling myself, "This was a very rare occurence and the odds of it happening again any time soon are very slim. I HAVE to pull it together before Logan gets in the car." Thankfully the storms pass just after I get him but is this what I have to look forward to every time I hear a storms comin? No, I can get a handle on this. I control me and THIS is not me!

And that's my story. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to google storm shelters.