Kate's Baby Shower!

I threw a baby shower for Kate (and baby Kara). It was my first time to throw anyone a shower, and I think it was a success! There were quite a few people there, and it went well. I was busy all week trying to get everything ready for it. Thanks to my mom and Brenda, I was able to get the house all ready just in time before the guests arrived. Instead of doing everything in "baby" pink, I used HOT pink instead, since that is Kate's favorite color. After looking at a few pictures online, I attempted to make the "diaper cake," which actually turned out really stinkin cute. I think it was my favorite thing I made, and was actually much easier than I thought it would be. I also made the cake, after trying to decide for like 2 weeks on how I wanted to decorate it. It ended up being a really fun afternoon, and Kate got some really cute outfits for Kara. I am so excited to meet baby Kara!

I thought this was a pretty cute picture. Brenda brought over the stuffed animal duck for Miles, and Tucker thought it was a toy for him. After stealing it once, I put it on the mantle so he could not reach it anymore. This is how he sat for 5 minutes STRAIGHT without moving, trying to think of a way to steal it again. It was pretty cute!

The cutest diaper cake EVER!

Brenda arranged the roses!

Here are the dogs enjoying their last few minutes in the house before the guests arrive. Little did they know, they were about to be banned from the house while the shower took place. I had Chris take them all on a hike for a few hours.

These are the cute little outfits I bought for Kara. I think my favorite is the Strawberry with the cute little skirt!

I was really nervous that there would not be enough food, but we actually had the perfect amount. In addition to this, I also made my famous spinach dip. YUM!

And....here is the cake. Simple, but cute.

Look at the precious sunglasses for Kara!

Here are the cute burp cloths that Alys made for Kate. She also made this adorable pacifier holder that clips onto the baby's clothes. They were really cute! Good job, sis!

This was a pretty cute one of Dirk, Miles, and Susie!

The Old...and THE NEW BEDROOM!

We have lived in our house for about 1 1/2 years now. It just takes so much time and money to get things looking like I want them. So, I am decorating one room at a time to my desired perfection. I have the guest bathroom completed, and now OUR BEDROOM!!! Last year, I made the headboard for our bed, and I have slowly been buying things to complete the room. Thanks to my great husband for buying me a sweet sewing machine for Christmas, I was able to make the curtains. I created the arrangements and just bought a few things here and there, including a night stand of my own. I am now 100% complete with the room and I LOVE IT! It is so nice to go in our room now. It is like our little getaway in our house. After decorating the bedroom I have decided that decorating is where my true passion is. So, after lots of thought I am going to finish my degree in Interior Design.

BEFORE: ghetto and ugly

The only nice thing is the leather chair!

AFTER: ooohhh lah lah
Simple curtains, but they add a nice touch!