Sunday, March 28, 2010

LIFE by BBC and Discovery Channel

If you have not seen this new series, you are really missing out.  It is amazing, breathtaking and awe-inspiring.  Reminds me of why I am a biologist.  http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/life/

Sundays @ 8pm on Discovery Channel (and of course, on re-runs and YouTube)

March was all about Babies!

My friend Paige had a baby boy, Sawyer Paul, March 4th.  He and his little brother Elliot are doing well, and he is so cute!!!  I'm so happy for my friends - so happy their family is growing, healthy and strong.  Now mama, get some sleep!

My sister had her baby shower that was hosted by my mom and I on March 7th.  We had family come from western New York, including my cousin's new little boy Elijah - who we had never met!  It was so great to FINALLY meet him, he is a sweet little boy who is growing so fast - just learned to roll over before he came to visit. 

My sister looked beautiful, and it was so nice to spend a few hours reconnecting with all our "mothers" - women who saw us grow up, helped dry our tears, we shared laughs with, and spent many sleepovers at their houses.  Here are some pictures from that special day.  I can't wait to meet Baby Girl!
Doesn't she look great!!
Advice cards for the new mom
The invitations had jungle animals and continued the theme and colors
Elijah and I
Jennifer and mom
We made three different types of cupcakes:  Carrot with cream cheese frosting, orange pound cake wtih orange buttercream, chocolate with chocolate glaze

March 13th was a baby shower for my close friend Erika and her husband Chris.  It was at my parent's house and her sister Courtney and I hosted this get-together.  It was so great - Chris's mom brought a beautiful cake (that was so yummy!) and we had wonderful food, lots of laughs and it was wonderful to see everyone come together to share this exciting new experience with Erika and Chris.  We are all so happy for them, and can't wait to meet the little one (girl?)!
Erika (doesn't she look wonderful!) and Chris
                                    
Erika and Jamie
Erika's theme was water creatures!
Courtney, Erika and Chris

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Happy St. Patty's Day!

I'm not Irish and I'm not Catholic, but I think the true "spirit" of this day is worth celebrating!  Enjoy!