BABY BOY BLUE SHOWER

We know that dreams really do come true. 

 And theirs came dressed in baby boy blue!

Our dear friends Hali and Kathleen hosted a beautiful shower for Melissa and I.

The darling invites made by the talented Kathleen 

and Hali's beautiful home. 

mmmmm...

In case you didn't know...

 Melissa and I submitted our adoption papers about the same time and got our baby boys six weeks apart.

It was great to go through the adoption process together.

We spent many hours obsessing and sitting on the couch waiting for our phones to ring.

I'm telling you, it's an emotional process!

But so worth it!

Bonnie and Brooks, Bonnie made gorgeous blankets for the boys.

I can't say enough nice things about Bonnie.

 The happiest gal we know!

Brooks and Annie

Annie is Connor's nursery teacher,  

Connor LOVES Annie and so do we!

The wonderful host Hali and the darling Carrie!

Loved all the matching outfits we got!

My dear friend Ashley who spent countless conversations 

talking adoption with me.  What a supportive friend. 

Her little boy Brennan is one of Connor's dearest friends!

Darling outfits!

the other host Kathleen (on the right) and our sweet friend Dalynne!

I am so grateful for all the girls in my ward!  The shower was a blast,

 I wish I could post a picture of each of the beautiful girls who came!

It seems like everyone was camera shy tonight ;)

Kathleen and Hali, THANK YOU!! Love you both!!!

SURPRISE...IT'S A DIAPER SHOWER!!!

Friday night my DARLING cousin put together a surprise party for me and my cousins Rebecca, and Lisa.  We all have new babies which are our second child, so she decided to throw a "diaper dinner" what a fantastic idea!

Once again I am wishing I would have snapped more pics but I was having too much fun talking to the girls!

The Beautiful tables.

We had a pasta bar with different pastas and sauces.

It was delicious!

Baby Brooks

Hanging our with his cousin Evelyn, Evy for short.  So cute!

The haul of diapers!!!

I can't begin to tell you what a beautiful party it was! 

Jenifer hand made these darling little booties for party favors.  

I know too cute!

And this little wink, loved every minute of attention he got.  

Jenifer, thank you!  What a wonderful night.  

I LOVE YOU, XO!!!

VALENTINES

We had a happy Valentine's day at our house!

Connor's good friend Rylee's Birthday is on Valentines, so we had a mini Birthday/Valentines party.

The kids made heart shaped pizzas for lunch!

In the evening we met up with some friends for dinner and homemade fondue!  Fun times!

HOURS AND HOURS...

Justin came home with a special Valentine for Connor and Brooks.  Connor's been too excited with his Valentine card to care about the Valentine.

Later...

And as for my Valentine...who would want flowers when you can have nail polish?! Justin knows me well :)

I have more photos I'll upload soon!

SMASH

Saturday night I watched the rerun premier of SMASH and I'm hooked! 

 LOVED the music.  I wish I could download the dance scenes and post them on here, but unfortunately they're not on youtube yet.  Here is one of the songs I loved.  You'll need to pause the music player to listen to it :-)

Not even kidding, one of the dance numbers had the exact same choreography as one of our Zumba Dances! So fun! 

ALL I WANTED FOR CHRISTMAS...

Was this!

Seriously, how could anything be better?  It couldn't! 

Although four crazy girls breaking into my house to make sure it's decorated with a haul of baby goodies and treats for Christmas is definitely a close second!

What would I do without these angels always taking care of me?!?!

And a quick side note...I never got around to posting Melissa's darling hot choc. bar party, so here's a couple pics.

Seriously the BEST gingerbread cookies I've ever had!!!

Although Dec. was a whirlwind of emotions and celebration, Santa made sure Connor and his new baby brother Brooks got their fair share of fun Christmas morning!

and after a fun day, these brothers crashed!

A little more brotherly love.

And a special thanks to "Santa" for that one last Christmas present Justin and I found hiding in our kitchen.  We are still in awe of who was behind the generosity!  Thank you, what a blessing!

MORE BABY BROOKS

A few more pics of Baby Brooks!