Please Pray

My cousin Sean has been battling testicular cancer for the past 2 and a half years. Now he has been diagnosed with leukemia as well and has been given 2-3 months to live. He and his wife Karen are expecting twins in November. Please pray for him and his wife and family. His wish is that he can live long enough to hold his babies. I know that prayer works, so the more the better! To read more about his journey go to seanmartella.blogspot.com

Baby Claire

Well Baby Claire was born on May 14th 201o at 2:24 PM. She weighed in at 6 lbs 9 oz and 19 inches long. She had a ton of hair and looks like her brothers, but in a girly way. Here are a few pics from birth to a few minutes ago.

Last Belly Shot

I know you are sick of seeing the same post for 2 months, so here are some new ones. Same shirt, bigger belly, new hair cut. 3 days to go!

Claire's room

The room is finally complete! It took us awhile, but we finally got it painted, bead board up, and furniture put together. Here is the start to finish...

The blue and brown had a it's day but it needed to go! Sorry the picture is turned.

We let the boys "help" with the painting. Bad idea. They did have a blast but we got some paint on the carpet from them stepping in the paint and trying to escape! Good thing the crib goes over it right?

James hard at work

And the finished product! I told you it was REALLY pink! It has definitely grown on me, and I like it now with all the furniture in the room.

We decided to do one wall with no bead board to add a little more color.

The crib and bedding set...I love it! Now I just need to find some cute things to put up on the walls. It might be awhile...she's coming in 3 days.

Baby Showers

Showers for a baby girl are so much fun! My friends and family went all out! Baby Claire is one spoiled little girl. I feel so blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life. My first shower was on April 24th at my neighbor Jill Hansen's house.

Is this decor Martha Stewart or what?! Pink cupcakes, Strawberries dipped in pink chocolate and sprinkles, homemade pink suckers...it was darling! I especially loved the Claire banner hung on the fence!

My friend Summer also helped organize the shower and made and delivered the invitations. We also played a fun baby game where you had to match the celebrity with the name of their baby. Right up my alley! I am so sad she will be moving to Texas at the end of the month. :(

Jill is on the left and she was in charge of the whole shindig. Thanks so much for all the hard work Jill! L to R Jill, Heidi, Stephanie, me, Chantille, Marcella

I had so many friends come! It was so fun to see friends I hadn't seen in awhile. L to R Helen, Kristen, Deirdre, and Julye.

Stephanie (winner of the celebrity baby name game), and Carrie

And my favorite picture of all-belly to belly. Adhis was so awesome to come ON HER DUE DATE and celebrate baby Claire with me. She had her baby Maya 4 days later...she was a whopping 9 pounds 8 ounces!! Good work Adhis! I just pray Claire isn't that big!! My camera died after this picture, so I didn't get any pictures of the presents I got, but believe me, they were all Darling! I got a baby sleep mask, bracelets, hair bows, outfits with tutus, a swimsuit, nail polish, adorable dresses, shoes, the list goes on and on. So girly! I love my friends!

I just had another baby shower thrown by my sisters but did not have my camera out at all! I finally got out the video camera at the end. Bummer. So I am waiting to get pictures from others that were there, and I will post as soon as possible. It was also darling. I have decided everyone needs a party thrown for them every 5 years. It is so much fun! I loved getting to see so many people I love and feeling their support for me and my family.