Ashlee's Birth Blessing (Better Late Than Never)

We had Ashlee's Birth Blessing party back in January, but I'm just now getting around to blogging about it. That is how busy my life has become. Anyway, for those that do not know, Ashlee is my younger cousin. The baby that she was pregnant with (she had Bella earlier this month) is my Goddaughter.


Ashlee's Birth Blessing was much like the others I've been too. There was food, gifts, a keepsake box, a charm bracelet, and of course some pampering of the Mommy-to-Be. So here are the photos from the night. Enjoy. :-)

(Story unleashed her inner-rock star.)

(Mom-to-Be & Cousin Sara)

(Story and Momma)

(Kayla's yummy chilli.)

(Kayla's equally yummy cake.)

(Sharing time.)

(We painted Ashlee's tummy for Bella.)

(Let the makeover begin.)

(Finished Product: A pampered, relaxed, and newly made-over Mommy-to-Be.)

Numba 1

Story turned one a few days ago, but because it was on a weekday Kayla and Jacob celebrated at home but planned her birthday bash for the weekend. Today was Story Jade's birthday party. I'm sure Kayla will post her own blog with lots of cute pictures, but to tide you over until she does, here are a few shots I took of Miss Turnip Head on her first birthday. :) Happy Birthday Story Jade!!!

Bella

 

Lookie, lookie! I'm a Godmother!

Since I'm not supposed to be doing such fun things as blogging while I'm at work, I will make this quick.

I just wanted to announce that I am officially a Godmother to little miss Isabella Jean Clemmons and include a lovely little picture of her. 

Later I'm sure I'll have more pictures and more things to say about my first ever experience as a Godmother. Until then however, here is a pic for you to enjoy her cuteness! :-)

~*~Bella~*~ (Phase One)

I'm not supposed to be on sites like this while I'm at work, but I can hardly contain myself!!! If I had a car (boo to you insurance company) I would just take off work this evening and I would be in Lexington right now at the hospital to witness the birth of my Goddaughter.

I doubt there is room in the delivery room right now because I'm sure its full of Grandmothers and a (very nervous) Father-to-Be, but I would at least like to be out in the waiting room so that when the nurse announces, "You can see her now." I could be one of the first to grace the doorway of my cousin's room.

I am so very excited to get to finally meet little Bella. I've already bought flowers for her Mommy (my younger cousin, Ashlee) and I suppose I can stop and buy a cigar for her Daddy (or maybe take him out for a beer tomorrow). I can't wait to see her. To meet her. To talk to her. To hold her. To count her toes and fingers. To rub her little head. Give her lots and lots of kisses.

I'm certain that as she gets older she'll be meaner than a snake, so I'm going to try to enjoy her sweetness while I  can. :-)

So good luck Ashlee. When six o'clock rolls around, push hard. And can't wait to meet Isabella Jean tomorrow!!!