Baby Shower

Mom, I think you've been wanting to see pictures from my baby shower. Here they are, finally! I keep thinking back to what a lovely afternoon it was with some very lovely friends. I am truly blessed to have made such great friends while living in South Dakota. I felt so special to be surrounded by these women, such a great way to celebrate our baby girl.

 

I love the invitations that Miranda sent to my guests, I still have one hanging on my fridge because it's just so pretty!

 



Some delicious sweet treats (yes those are real flowers)

 

 

The ladies wrote blessings and advice for me on notecards, words that I'll treasure always

Steph and Bri, distance and time has not changed the friendships I have with these two. And how special to have Bri, all the way from Italy, help plan and throw my shower.

 

Miranda and Rebecca, gorgeous sisters who are so kind to me!

 



Liz, Teresa, Charlie and Lilli, concentrating..

 



Showered with so many amazing gifts

 



Cute bib from Liz

 



Gorgeous quilt made by Teresa

Baby girl stuff is so much fun!

 



I'm not sure why we were all grinning here

 



Bennett and Logan, Miranda and Bri's handsome baby boys

Strider

Aiden participated in the Strider World Championships a few weeks ago.  I heard that over 200 kids participated from over 13 different countries. It was so amazing to see so many families, from so many countries, here in South Dakota of all places. Aiden really enjoyed himself. Whenever I watch him ride, I cannot believe how fast those little legs of his can go! He's a pretty awesome little Strider Rider.

 

Final soccer game

 

Soccer ended last month and we are so proud of Aiden. He really gained a lot of confidence over the year and had a great season. These pictures are from his final game. He scored a goal and had a lot of fun!