Feathering the Nest

We recently hosted a baby shower for my cute sister in law Kylie. She is expecting baby girl Evalyn next month and we are SO EXCITED for she and Daniel!















It was so much fun to throw a shower with my cute sister in laws and mother in law. I think everything turned out so cute and the food was to die for! In only a few short months we will be hosting yet another shower for Halie who is expecting the very first grandson for the Packs! We cannot wait for these two babies to join the family!

Tubby Time with Daddy

On the weekends Sean is especially helpful with Hattie. Because he isn't home a lot (full-time work and school) he always wants to go in and wake her in the mornings and loves to get her ready for the day. Getting her ready of course includes a bath. Hattie has bath crayons and Sean will draw pictures for her to her hearts content. I always laugh when I go in there to see what they've created. This is what I found one day...

Some very detailed Hieroglyphs

A Tree, A House and...

A Horse? Haha! :)

He is such an amazing father and husband and I appreciate him taking the time to help me out whenever he can. I love finding little things like this throughout the day that always bring a smile to my face :)

Finger Painting Fun

For Mother's day I wanted to give both of the Grandmas something handmade from Hattie. Because she is still young, we are a little limited in our choices for crafts. I saw this idea on my cute friend Shawnee's blog and thought it was absolutely PERFECT for a busy little bee and a very OCD mommy. Finger Painting in the "tubby tub!"

Naturally there was a taste test. Yes, it was non-toxic.

I think she LOVED it!

Look what you let me do mom!

After she finished her masterpieces I wanted them to make more of a statement. I saw this idea here and thought it would a great way to complete the project.

See how good they turned out?! I was SO excited in fact that I didn't even notice Hattie had been creative and created a MUTANT HAND! I was nearly in tears when Mr. Pack pointed out her EXTRA pointer finger THE NIGHT before Mother's day AFTER they had already been sealed. The perfectionist in me wanted to die. The mom in me thought it was funny. Sort of. Oh well, that's how it goes sometimes, right? Plus, I knew my mom would understand. She would have to.

My child is not an Alien. Promise.

Cruisin'

The date has officially been set! We are setting sail in July for a 7 night cruise to the Mexican Riviera and we are SO EXCITED! Sean and I have not really had a true vacation since Hattie was born and we are really looking forward to some time away! Now that it's booked it's really time for me to buckle down on the diet and exercise routine so I can bust out (vs. bust out of!) some of my Betsy Johnson bikini's! HAHA! Mexico we will see you soon. We are ready for some FUN in the SUN!

ELLEN

This is pretty much one of the coolest things to EVER happen...

An Expectant Couple's Huge Surprise! - The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Yesterday Daniel and Kylie were on The Ellen Show! How crazy is that?! SOOOO AMAZING I tell ya!!! I seriously couldn't be any more elated. They so deserve every bit of this!

The Pack Clan decided last minute to throw a viewing party so we could all watch it together. It was so fun to see them on TV and see their reactions to everything. We laughed with them, cried with them and I even did a little jumping up and down. HA!









We love you guys and congratulations again!

Mother's are so Special...

With a very special love. They watch us and protect us. Guide us and direct us, back to our home above.

My heart is overjoyed on this Mother's day. I feel so blessed to have been given the opportunity to be a mother. The calling came earlier than I had expected but I would not want it any.other.way. Being a mom is the most rewarding and most challenging role and I absolutely LOVE every minute of it. I will never forget the day I became a mom.

Looking at this picture brings back SO MANY emotions...

Dearest Mother, I Love You
LDS Children's Songbook; Page 206
Gentle words I hear you say.
Your kind hands help me each day.
You're my mother kind and true.
Dearest mother, I love you.

I don't think that I will ever be even half the mother that my mom is. She truly is a gem! She is charitable, patient, virtuous, kind, loving, generous and so beautiful inside and out. She is such an amazing example to me and so many others. I love her so very much!

I am also grateful for my maternal grandmother, "Grandma Sweetums." She is such a neat woman and I love her dearly.


Four Generations


And how could I not mention my paternal grandmother, "Grandma Much" She sometimes says some crazy things but she sure does love with her whole heart! Love her!

I have also been blessed to have married a man who was raised by such an incredible mother. My mother in law Janice has the most infectious smile and is so kind, caring and loving. She is such a Christlike example to me and I am so blessed to have her in my life.

Me and my girl on Mother's Day 2011. I LOVE HER :)

A GORGEOUS gift from the Mr.


Hattie and I also made a little Mother's Day gift for the Grandma's but they have yet to be gifted so those pics will have to wait until later.

Happy Mother's Day!