Introducing My Niece, Miss Callie Kristine.

I feel like I've been waiting forever to meet this precious little angel! The entire time my sister was pregnant, I always thought, "I never realized how much you could love someone when they're not even here yet!" and now I think "I can't believe how much I love this little girl and she's not even a month old!" It really is amazing--how your heart can just immediately love someone so much it hurts. I've known this little girl for 20 days and there's nothing I wouldn't do for her. She fills my life with happiness, and my heart with love. She's beautiful, perfect, and a joy to our families. Every little thing she does makes me proud. It's been so fun these past 20 days watching her change, learn, adapt, and develop--I can't wait to watch her grow up! 

*Last six pictures taken by Bella Baby Photography at Magee Hospital

Sister's Baby Shower II

Baby's other aunt, Aunt Amanda, threw Megan the most amazing shower in her backyard. It was bright, creative, and there were cute duckies everywhere! Tons of family and friends came out to continue to shower Megan and baby with love and support. The weather was beautiful, food was delicious, and everyone had a great time!

Sissy's Baby Shower

My sister’s baby shower was a couple weeks ago. I’ve been planning for it for months and once the date came it felt like it came out of nowhere! We had it at a great local restaurant down the street from our house—and went with the theme “Ready to Pop!” It turned out to be even better than I imagined. Megan had over 70 friends and family there to help her celebrate this little baby blessing. I made most of the decorations—and every thing else was bought at Hobby Lobby, JoAnn’s and Five Below. One of my favorite parts was the popcorn bar. The popcorn was from Pittsburgh Popcorn Company in the Strip District and it was easily the best popcorn any of us ever had.

I bought her a Red Rider wagon and filled it with over 60 children’s books, a mix of classics and my favorites, a onesie that says “Lil Pierogi,” and a “Mommy to Be Hospital Survival Kit.” Plus a gift from her niece, Chloe, aka my cat. She went out all by herself and bought baby tons of outfits with cute kitties on them!

Being surrounded by all these people reminded me how lucky I am to have the family and friends that I do. Many of the people said it was the best shower they’ve been to! Uh, wow, what a compliment J Most importantly, I think my sister really enjoyed it—I know I did!

*Planning a baby shower or celebratory event and need some help? Contact me! harbisonk@gmail.com