Thanksgiving 2011

We began our Thanksgiving at the airport!

Picking up the new Uncle & Auntie from Seattle...

Responses to meeting their new niece!!

Harlow in all her cuteness...

I was a happy Momma surrounded by my children ♥

Lovely centerpiece sent to us by

dear daughter-in-laws Mom in Seattle!

A bountiful table...

My amazing family...

4 generations

Hubs, his Mother, Baby Harlow & dear daughter

♥ ♥ Happy Grandparents ♥ ♥

I had a wonderful and very thankful Thanksgiving.  I've been off for 9 days and have had my family together every single day!!!  We shared meals and much simple time chatting!  My hearts is heavy today as we took the kids to the airport as they return to their life in Seattle and I will not see Harlow & her parents until the weekend.

I will keep these days close to my heart as I too return to the real world :-)  Gearing up for Christmas and all the excitement of the season...

Introducing my new Granddaughter...

Harlow Raellyn arrived November 12th and we couldn't be happier!!!

Isn't She Lovely!!!!

Cooking marathon!

Today we spent the morning cooking meals

to freeze for daughter & her husband!

It will be nice for them once the baby arrives

to not have meals to worry about!

We shopped early in the morning

First up was potato-corn chowder

Hubs made blueberry scones

Boiled chicken breasts were shredded

Hawaiian style pizzas

Mexican lasagna

Traditional lasagna

It was a fun morning cooking with hubs and dear daughter -

All dishes were par-frozen and we used seal-a-meal to continue their freezing process!

Baby Shower & Nursery

I'm playing a little catch up!

You have been warned, this post may be a bit long!

Daughter Erin's baby shower

Party favors

"A Star is Born" cookie cutters and a

"Soft Blanket" scented Yankee Candle

Gorgeous dessert cupcakes!

Diaper Cake made by my Sister & Niece-in-Law

Baby Girl Vestal's crib and Momma's rocking chair

Sweet sign for the dresser...

Another view of the crib ♥

Chandelier detail ~

We have two weeks remaining until we get to meet our new baby granddaughter!!

Hope you enjoyed the pictures and check back for photos of Baby Girl SOON!!!

~~* Aloha Friday *~~

    Welcome to Aloha Friday!!!

In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is a day to take it easy

and look forward to the weekend.

I'll ask a simple question for you to answer.

Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

You can leave your response in my comments -

If you’d like to participate,

post your own question on your blog

and leave your link here

Remember to visit the other participants!

It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends ~

My question...

Can You Get Work Done While Music is Playing?

My answer is:

Most definately!!! 

I am a huge fan of music and find music to motivating and soothing, depending on the mood.

I grew up listening to music as my Mom loved all kinds of music too.

What's your answer??

HAPPY 27th BIRTHDAY to our dear Son!!!

This first picture is an oldie but goodie -

Please cut me some slack as 'back then'

I didn't have a nice fancy camera...

Look at you now!!

Last night Bubba and his bride, Little Feet

celebrated by attending the Keith Urban concert!!!

We hope you have a fantastic day Bubba -

You have made us the proudest parents and

we wish you nothing more than continued success and happiness!!!!

♥ 33 Years ♥

Today dear hubs & I celebrate our
33rd wedding anniversary!!!!

To the love of my life, my best friend,
my confidant and my hero I dedicate this song...

because really... There's No Way ~