Babies!

This month my amazing Aunts threw a joint baby shower for my older sisters. They are both new moms! Alyssa had her daughter, Grace Lynn, on June 24th. Amanda is expecting her son, Alexander Anthony, in mid August. Alyssa wasn't going to find out the gender of her baby, so I planned this gender neutral cake months ago. Grace came 5 weeks early, but she's a healthy cutie! She only spent 9 days in the NICU at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. I am happy as can be to be an aunt again! I have nieces and nephews through my step-siblings, but these are the firsts from my real sisters. I love how this cake turned out! It was by first cake that used crafting and construction. Hot glue guns, sanding, and painting was included. The mobile even moved and played music! Fun. Fun. FUN!

babies, Babies, BABIES!!!

I have babies on the brain! I currently have 9 women in my life, ranging from family to facebook friends, that are expecting! Now, I am NOT one of them, but I can't help but wish I was! It seems like the cool thing is to be having a baby. Joel and I have talked about it, of course; we've been married for 3 years this summer, but we're still not ready. Well, let me correct that: I'm not ready. My sweet husband is as ready as ever. He's 27 and keeps reminding me that he doesn't want to be an old dad. I keep reminding him that I graduate in the Spring of 2013. Once I'm done with my degree, I'd be more than happy to start our family. So for now, I am content with watching the progress of my friends and family to learn what to do, what not to do, what to expect, etc. Not to mention shopping for gifts!