This weekend was the Carroll family shower for my sister in-law Stacy who is expecting a cute little bundle of girly joy. Lexi has been demonstrating her mad sewing skills lately so I comissioned her to help me make a shag quilt for Stacy, instead of buying another (although adorable) baby outfit.
I'm so pleased with how it turned out!
Here's the print up close. I just love the cows jumping over the moon.
In addition to the quilt a very generous friend from my ward Cheryl taught me how to make baby bows. And then she patiently helped me make a few different sets of bows for the newest Carroll member.
In addition to the quilt a very generous friend from my ward Cheryl taught me how to make baby bows. And then she patiently helped me make a few different sets of bows for the newest Carroll member.
I think they turned out pretty darn cute, but it's hard to go wrong with something pink and cute and frilly for a baby girl:)
And yes, Stacy's shirt says "Watermelon Smuggler"! How great is that?!
For our girls activity we decided on lunch a cafe rio imitation (cafe chulo???) and using the parifin waxer we got as a group gift for Christmas. (In case you were wondering the bottom of those wax warmers are hot and if you place your whole palm on it, it WILL burn you. And you might jerk your hand out and spray hot wax all over the kitchen.. and your mother in-law. Not that I know from personal experience or anything.:)) Anyways the food was actually pretty good. But for me nothing matches a cafe rio sweet pork salad with extra meat shared with Brad. For some reason when we share it just tastes better. We managed to get some cute pictures with all the girls minus Celeste. 
This is proof of the wrath I experienced during Christmas.:) Who knew it would come from a source so stinkin cute. At the beginning of the week Jaycie wanted nothing to do with me and even pushed me away when I rested my head on Brad's shoulder while he held her. I'm not talking mild dislike, I'm talking two hands to the eyes pushing me away as hard as possible. She's quite possesive of uncle Brad. She warmed up a little after I fed her treats everytime I picked her up. By the end of the trip I was far from her #1 pick but she decided it was fun to tease me and at very least I was good for getting her candy. Baby steps.. babysteps....
Jaycie and Aunt Emily
Thanks for the "birthday" lunch Pam we had a great time:)
