Birthday Girl

I'm a little behind but I like to think "better late than never". I have been extremely busy with the holidays, started my new work schedule, and then got sick last week. Enough with the excuses though, I do apologize.

December 8th was Grandma Grace's 94th Birthday. We celebrated the weekend before with a big party on Saturday night. The family surprised grandma earlier in the week with several special guests/visitors. Aunt Janice, Aunt Arlene, Cousins Jenny, Gina, Brianna, Jessica, Sean and Charlene all came into town for the big event. It was alot of fun and grandma was so surprised. The week was full of old memories, pictures and lots of laughs.

Birthday Girl


Mike, Grandma, Cousin Jenny



Grandma and her snuggie that Renee got her


Cousins Gina and Jenny. They are a CRAZY pair!! I had a blast with them and miss them

Brianna, Gina, Jenny and Jessica

Most of the family

Grandma and her children. Aunt Janice, Uncle Alan, Aunt Linda, Janis, Aunt Arlene (yes, Janis has a step sister named Janice)

Baby Shower #2

November 29th my wonderful sister and mother threw a shower for me down south with all my family and our family friends. My sister went with the cherry blossom theme and it was beautiful. The room was decorated in pink and there were blossoms everywhere. There was lots of food and good company.

Grandma Bella and Elisa playing the sock matching game. Elisa is 93 years old and knitted Baby Bella a beautiful blanket.





My cousins, Natalie and Robyn playing the sock game


Lisa and Tyler. I miss them

Karen playing the rice game. You had to close your eyes and find little safety pins hidden in rice. It was really hard.

My kindergarten teacher wrapped her present to look like a baby with a head, arms and legs. It was really cute.

my diaper bag filled with goodies from my Aunt Maria

Me and the best sister in the whole wide world

Tiffany AKA Aunt T made 2 huge diaper cakes for Bella

A poster my sister put together with pictures she collected with Bella's name