ahoy! it's a boy!

This weekend, Blake, Dakota and I headed down to Friendswood for one of the cutest baby showers I've ever seen. Blake's Aunt Stacey and Aunt Linda gave us the most wonderful baby shower. The theme was nautical, which I absolutely love, and everything down to the tiniest details were just precious. I mean, look at that little crab on the onesie cookie below. 

 Granmom and Opa Baker.

 

 the grandmommas.

 Can you even believe all of this? It even all fit in my car for the drive home, I was impressed! 

 The babe's first quilt, from Blake's Mimi, even Curious George got his own matching quilt!

 Blake's favorite gift. 

 I think this is the babe's first official outfit. He doesn't own too many clothes yet, but an Aggie beanie is the best way to start. and that Columbia jacket for a one year old... pretty sure they don't make anything cuter!

 our baby bath, with a little Blake attached... I hope this little guy in my belly looks exactly like him, bow tie and all. 

 Blake's brother and girlfriend... they got engaged about 3 hours after this!! It was such a great weekend!

 Blake's Mimi made the moms their Grandma blankets. 

The end of the shower was spent watching the Aggies btho Mississippi State. Whoop!

The baby shower was such a special time for Blake and me, we received more baby things than we could have ever imagined. They're piling up in the dining room as we speak. Only 57 more days until all this loot gets put to use!!!!! ahhhh!!!!

camp Johnson

This weekend was the best. 

Blake and I were covered in love by friends and family all weekend long. Friday night was our first baby shower for our little baby boy. My friends are so creative, can I brag for just a second?

Here are a few photos from Friday night, taken by Blake's dad...

 I feel so grateful for everyone, it makes my heart feel so full, if that makes sense. It's hard to put into words. 

I get a little teary-eyed when I imagine just how loved little baby Johnson will be when he gets here.

 Also, check out that car seat! 

We got the sweetest gifts; clothes, bibs, diapers, bottles, our baby carrier, and that beauty pictured above. It was the best kind of overwhelming feeling. I can't wait to start putting his clothes in his little dresser drawers! It starting to feel a little more real. Our dining room is full of baby things, and I love it!

Thank you best friends, for hosting such a wonderful shower, we'll remember it forever. 

a wedding shower

 

Just yesterday, we had a house full of some very lovely ladies to celebrate Hope and her bride-dom. Oh, it was so fun. It was "the moms" last shower to throw and now, they claim they're going into retirement. We will see. Baby showers, anyone?

I was so thrilled we got to use my house. I'll take any excuse to have delicious food, homemade sangria, and some of my favorite people in my home. It also doesn't hurt that the old abode received one thorough cleaning along the way, courtesy of my wonderful mother. 

We put the sign-in book, fresh flowers, a framed copy of the shower invite, and a box full of recipe cards from each guest, on the edge of the TV stand to create a little moment when you first walk in.

 I tried to bring in some of Hope's wedding style with the burlap in the living and dining rooms. 

"K" napkins, how sweet. 

 Bridal mantel. And you know I loved decorating little areas around the house for this shower. Those pieces on the banner were fabric scraps left over from other projects that I've been hoarding for a very special moment.... and look at them now! (Just tie 1 1/2 inch strips of fabric in knots around a piece of twine, and ta-dah, easy and colorful party banner!)

 The good stuff.

 Strawberry shortcake cake, H & M banner as a cake-topper, and some of the most beautiful flowers I've ever seen. Loving that color combo.

 Moms always make the best grub. Chicken salad and Hawaiian sweet rolls, gorgeous fruits, and creamy spinach-artichoke dip. And, look at that e-pic back there - taken by Kate Love Photography, only the best.

 I finally spent my Christmas gift card to West Elm, and brought home this lovely little addition. A cheese board. I have future plans of throwing many a lavish wine and cheese party, all centered around this one board.... ok, so I may need to expand my cheese board collection if this is really to happen.

more chalkboard fun!

The Bridal Shower mascot, Ellis.

 

Make a bouquet for the bride game.

 

Hostesses with Bride and MOB!!!

and, typical, the most cuddly post party you've ever been to. 

Happy Bridal Shower day Hope!!! You make one stunning bride. I think you're at 89 days today. 

ho. ly. cow.