Desiree's Baby Showers

On Saturday, we attended a shower in Poth for Desiree and Blake.  I managed to make it home from the shower with pictures of Tinsley only.

Watching Desi open up all of her goodies.

Desiree's cousins little girl was at the shower and REALLY wanted to hug Tinsley.  Tinsley was not too into standing still long enough for hugs.

We spent a lot of time at this door wanting to go outside to meet their dogs.

On Sunday, we had a shower at our house for Desi and Blake.

The mommy-to-be

Kourtnee, Desi, Sherri and Tinsley

Me, Desi and Mom

Tinsley was really excited about all of the kids at the shower. 

She had so much fun playing!

The Sturm girls

Arleigh

Aubree

Avery

Desiree got A LOT of good stuff

Mom and Tinsley talking to Mrs. Rowell

Kourtnee and Chase

 

Kristin and Kyleigh

Chase is the happiest, most content little guy. :-)

Tinsley and Gran

 

Congratulations Kyle and Desiree!

We can't wait to meet you Blake!!!

 

 

The Mitchell boys

When daddy is at home, Tinsley definitely wants to be with him.  He does way more fun stuff than mom!  Activities with dad normally means being around animals and being outside.  Today, daddy was even more cool because Hagen and Wells were with him.

Busy Weekend

We went to New Braunfels this morning and ran some errands.  I also got to get a much needed pedicure. 

Tinsley walked around the nail place "talking" to everyone. 

After that, we went to Target and HEB. 

 

On Saturday, Tinsley attended Joslynn's 2nd birthday

party at Chuck E Cheese

 

 Tinsley was really excited to see her buddies the Harvey boys at the party.

The birthday girl

 

Brett

Blaine

Tinsley was not too into any of the rides, but did enjoy walking around and looking at everything. 

Joslynn's cake was adorable.

 

Ready for church this morning.

 

 

 

 

 

On the go

The Harvey's gave Tinsley a Trunki and she loves it! 

She pulls it around everywhere and tries to climb in it.  I am thinking I am going to have to put it up somewhere until she is actually going somewhere.  Otherwise, it might be worn out from use around the house. :-) 

Shop 'til you drop!

We made a quick trip to San Antonio today.  Tinsley was a little trooper as usual.  She is on the go all the time and keeping up with her is definitely different now that she is walking.

Tinsley's hair is now thick enough to hold a barrette.

Even the most hard core shoppers need a nap!

Tinsley's 1st Birthday Party

We decided to wait until the hustle and bustle of Christmas and the New Year was over to have Tinsley's birthday party.  I am so glad we did.  It worked out perfect!  So many of our family and friends were able to attend which made the day so special! 

The theme was "sweet shop"

 



We had cupcakes and cake!

 



Candy, candy and more candy!

 



Kourtnee made these beautiful cookies in the shape of the number 1. 

They were adorable and tasted soooo good!!!

 



CJ made these adorable and delicous cookies.

 





CJ also made these amazing cupcakes.  

Toby had plenty of help with the cooking. 

We had fried catfish, hushpuppies, and french fries.

There were also dips galore!

A special thank you to Alene for making the delicious

tartar sauce and ceviche!

 

I ordered a banner from etsy documenting the

1st year of Tinsley's life month by month

We put tables in the garage so there would be extra seating

Tinsley and Mom Mom

 Gran, Tinsley, Whitney and Gramps

Sherri and Tinsley

Tinsley was not sure what to think about her

"Ms One-derful" glasses

 

We had a slide

 

And of course, a princess bounce castle

 

 

Trying out the bounce castle

 

Tinsley and I

Daddy took Tinsley on her first trip down the big slide

 

 

 

 

Aunt Whitney the daredevil

 

Lynnlee

Chris and Lynnlee

Maggie

Calley and Joslynn

Cameron and Conley

Drew

Joslynn, Bella, and Calley

Kade may have used the slide more than anyone. 

He was like a bullet headed down it. :-)

 

Jack

 

CJ, Cheryl, Margaret, Gran and Granny

 

Time for presents

Drew

Tinsley and Drew

Joslynn

Tinsley and Lynnlee

Kade

This cute cowgirl loved all of her birthday gifts!

 

Time for cake!

We might have been waiting until Tinsley's

2nd birthday if we had waited for her to blow out the candle!

A few of Tinsley's great-grandparents- Dennis, Grandma and Gramps

 

Pinata time!  The little ones were not too into it.



All of the kids had a couple of turns and I think

everyone was beginning to worry that the pinata might not come open!

 

When the pinata FINALLY busted,

these kids had it cleaned up in no time flat!

You have to love Texas weather in January. 

Everyone was able to stay and play outside until late in the evening.

 

 

Tinsley had a blast at her party. 

She went home with Mom Mom and DD

and spent the night after all the fun.

 

Thanks again to everyone who came to Tinsley's party and helped to make her day so special!!!