Chelsea's Baby Shower

We had such a wonderful time celebrating Chelsea and baby Isla!

I hosted the shower here at the house and went with a woodland theme.

[caption id="attachment_4007" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Karen's boyfriend, Don, made all these cool wooden bowls and was kind enough to let me use them for the party.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4003" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Woodland animals.[/caption]

We had a nice turnout. Our family isn't huge, but just about everyone was able to make it and we got some nice pictures.

[caption id="attachment_4009" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Me, Chelsea and Anna[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4008" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Chelsea's good friend and mentor.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4006" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The girls. Paul's wife, Amanda, Chelsea, me, Jacob's wife, Jhamie, and Anna.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4005" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Chelsea's mother in law.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4001" align="aligncenter" width="185"] Nate and Chels[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4000" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Beautiful mama-to-be.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3998" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Momma and Chels[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3997" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Amanda, Mom, Chels, me, Jhamie, Anna, with Tiza and Alycin in front.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3996" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Karen and Chels[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3995" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Family friend, Julie, with Chelsea.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3994" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Chelsea and Jhamie.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3993" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Sisters![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3989" align="aligncenter" width="195"] The boys were thrilled to see that Chelsea was still there when they got home.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3987" align="aligncenter" width="188"] Chels and Anna[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3986" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Amanda and Chels[/caption]

We had a nice time. I accepted my limits and purchased lots of finger foods from Trader Joe's.  I usually try and make a bunch of stuff, but cooking isn't my strong suit and I just plain don't enjoy it. Instead of a cake, I asked Paul to make his famous cheesecake. He didn't disappoint!



Chelsea was blessed with so many awesome gifts. Little Isla will be well provided for!

[caption id="attachment_4004" align="aligncenter" width="200"] How cute is that quilt!!![/caption]

I can't believe I'm getting another niece! It's hard to wrap my head around the fact that my little sister is going to be a mom. The years really fly by. I'm so excited for her and Nate and cannot wait to meet sweet little Isla.