Traci's Babies' Shower

Sunday was Traci's Big Day...the much awaited, much anticipated, very much prayed for celebration of God's blessings on Traci and Mark.  I would not have missed this day for the world and was so privileged to get to join Dana and Kelly in planning this special day for our best friend. 

The caramel corn that Jan and I made the night before was the parting favor at Traci's shower. 

My contribution to the shower was decor and games/crafts.  In lieu of games, I decided on crafts instead.  We had a "make an onesie" station for guests to create an onesie for one or both of the babies.

Plain onesies and hats to decorate.

Guests had the options of adding buttons to their onesies.

Guests tagged their onesies so Traci would know who created the outfit.

or add flower buttons or iron-on appliques...

then hang their onesie for viewing on the clothesline.

Kelly picked out the perfect cake for the occasion.  It tasted as good as it looks!

Kyle, Kelly, Traci with babies, Dana

Traci's Mom, Leanne, and Kelly decorating their onesies.

A few of the onesie creations...I wish I had a picture of ALL of them...some super cute onesies and hats are not pictured!

Traci and her baby bounty...she got alot of great gifts and her babies' room is going to be well-stocked!

Kelly and I both got Traci her Boppy pillows-one for each baby from her aunts:)  Kelly was so kind to pick up my present for me so that I didn't have to carry one more item on the plane-my bags were so full that they were causing marital issues on the way to KY!

Books from my mom...Traci's fav is "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"

The other craft project that I planned involved the whole group of guests.  I had made a fleece blanket for each baby by knotting two pieces of fleece together and left one side of each blanket undone.  We passed the blankets and as each guest tied a knot, we each said a prayer or blessing for the baby.  It was such a sweet time and my favorite part of the shower!!!

Dana tying her knot for Baby Girl Moore and praying her blessing for her life.

Kelly tying her knot for Baby Boy Moore and praying her blessing for his life.

Traci's Mom, Mary, tying her knot and praying for Baby Boy Moore to grow up to be just like his daddy and have a servant's heart...she made everyone cry!!!  For Baby Girl Moore she prayed that she would grow up to be just like her mama...tear!...we were passing the kleenex!

Traci with her Blankets of Blessings

After most of the guests had left and the guys returned to Andy and Dana's with the kids, Hallie (Kelly and Josh's little girl and my much-loved niece) and I made a onesie together for one of Aunt Traci's babies.  Is Hallie not the cutest little crafter you've ever seen?  I LOVE this little girl!!!

I made Christmas onesies for Baby Girl Moore and Baby Boy Moore....pink JOY for her with flower ornaments and red JOY for him with classic ornaments...I thought they turned out cute and I can't wait to see them wear them this Christmas!!!

The shower was the highlight of our weekend in KY.  We are thrilled for Mark and Traci that they get to experience twins before we do so that we can learn twin tips from them!  Traci has been my close confidant through our adoption and our roads to motherhood have mirrored each other's in so many ways...and not-so-much in other ways...but we've leaned on and encouraged each other on this journey, and I've gained so much faith and hope through watching God answer our prayers for the Moore family.  Check out their blog for updates:  http://moore-blessings.blogspot.com/.