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Our clan is growing. Our youngest son married his beautiful bride in December 2012 at the Los Angeles County Museum of History, Science and Art. The wedding was magical…
…and on October 23, 2014, we were blessed with baby Fae Rosaliind. For Mr. B and me this is a magical time. We are now the proud grandparents of 2 granddaughters! {Girls: 2, Boys: 0}
Sarah’s shower was such a celebration of friendship, given with love by a handful of my dear friends. Most of us have been friends since our children were in grade school. We’ve attended graduations, weddings and now baby showers. This, for me, has been one of life’s best presents, friendships that have stood the test of time!
The beautiful setting for Sarah’s shower was at my friend’s home. Glenys and friends did a beautiful job. {Thank you all!}
Precious packages, all babies are beautiful. But getting to buy dresses, and shoes with sparkles and bows is an experience to delight the senses, especially when you’ve raised boys. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely delighted in my boys. I am an only child so discovering some of the thought processes that go on with boys, as opposed to girls, was eye opening!
{Olivia with Uncle Kevin at the wedding}
Olivia, our first granddaughter, is the perfect mix of sugar and spice. Super hero play time, thanks to her dad, and the innate interest in all things hello kitty and Elsa (Frozen) that most girls enjoy. She is very excited to have a cousin to play with when she visits. We have so much fun!
Congratulations, Kevin and Sarah! Thank you for adding such a welcome addition to the clan. ♥
Garden, Home & Party 
Maria Matthews said:
What a beautiful baby congratulations to everyone . The place settings for the baby shower were pretty enough to grace a magazine cover.
Karen B. said:
Thanks, Maria. She sure is a sweet baby.
Thank you for stopping by, so nice to have you join in the conversation.
Karen
Kelly - Talk of the House said:
Oh how precious precious!!! Congratulations on your new grandbaby. She is beautiful. It was a whole different world when our daughter arrived after 2 boys. Oh yes, the shopping is fun! The shower also looked beautiful. Yes, this IS a special time in your life,and I sense that you are enjoying it to the fullest. Many blessings to you and your family. 🙂
Karen B. said:
Kelly, Thanks for your sweet words. I absolutely love being a mom, but being a grandma? That’s *really* fun! xo, Karen
On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 4:24 AM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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Victoria • Restoring our Victorian said:
Awwwww x 10,000… not really sure how to translate that sentiment into actual language. Congratulations to your beautiful family!!
p.s.- Glenys’ house? Is, um, nice… I thought you were going to say you were in a private room at a vineyard or something.
p.p.s.- love the wedding/attention to detail– Kevin’s tux/collar jumped out at me
Karen B. said:
Victoria, Yep, Sarah wanted it clear she was marrying her Mr. Darcy. They pulled it off, it was charming (as in prince?)
Thanks, at 8lbs, 8oz Fae is fun to hold, it doesn’t feel like you could break her!
Glenys’ home is beyond amazing and with the view she has and the surrounds, she could probably plant a few vines and it could be a winery. 🙂 Karen
On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 6:24 AM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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Leslie said:
Wonderful Karen and congratulations! Beautiful family you have and YES that baby shower looked stunning and should grace the cover of a magazine:) xxL
Karen B. said:
Leslie, I’ll let Glenys know. Thanks for your sweet compliments, we’re over the moon. xo, Karen
On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 7:43 AM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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Vicki said:
Congratulations!!! Fae is beautiful! I was just thinking I should ask you about her– I remember when you announced she was on the way. She’s your “local” grandbaby, right? How much fun will you have with those two little girls? Wishing all the best to you and your family!
Karen B. said:
Thanks, Vicki. Yes, Fae is our local baby, we’re so excited to be only 15 minutes from a bundle of joy. xo, Karen
On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 8:30 AM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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debra@5th and state said:
what a stunning family karen and such lovely long term friends. baby far is purely angelic, wishing all of you congratulations and joy!!!
xo
debra
Karen B. said:
Thanks, Debra. We’re on cloud 9 since Fae is only a 15 minute drive from our house to hers! xo, Karen
On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 9:15 AM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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debra@5th and state said:
sorry, auto correct…….baby FAE
Karen B. said:
ha,ha,ha…I figured.
On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 9:16 AM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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Linda Coble said:
What a beautiful post, Karen. It made me tear up to see all the greats pics of Sarah’s shower and Little Fae and Olivia. You’re so blessed to have two such great sons who chose such lovely spouses. It’s been so satisfying to watch your family grow and change over the years. All I can say is “Well done, Karen and Lyn.” Congratulations!
Karen B. said:
Thanks, Linda. You are the best! xo, Karen
On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 11:09 AM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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Tone on Tone Loi Thai said:
Many congratulations, Karen! The girls are beautiful. I hope you get to enjoy lots of time with your granddaughters. Cheers
Karen B. said:
Thanks, Loi.
On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 12:33 PM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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Chronica Domus said:
Congratulations Karen on the new addition to the family. I can already tell how proud you are that your family is growing and now to have another girl to add to the mix surely must be a delight. Enjoy playing dress up (so many nice things out there for girls).
Karen B. said:
Thanks, CD. Having raised sons I know it will be fun. xo
On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 2:07 PM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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Michel Cohagan said:
Congratulations to you and your family,girls ,they are the best!!!! I had two boys and then 3 grandsons,the last baby was a girl.Zoe Lee,she is my special little angel,girls are spectacular,boys are the best two,enjoy!!!!!!
Karen B. said:
Michel, I think we moms of sons have a special appreciation for little girls. Thanks for your congratulations. Congratulations to you too! 🙂 Karen
On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 4:48 PM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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Marilee Friedrich said:
Karen! Such a great post! I love the photos! Xxoo
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Karen B. said:
Thanks, I know tomorrow is the big day, I’m holding good thoughts and will be eager to see your photos of your granddaughter! xo
On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 10:14 PM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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Taylor Greenwalt said:
Congrats…we have two girls and one on the way..
Karen B. said:
Isn’t this so much fun?! Congrats on a 3rd g-baby. xo
On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 6:43 AM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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Kristy Woodson Harvey said:
Congratulations, Karen! I remember that wedding. It was amazing! Such a beautiful family. I’m so happy that you all are growing! Your little girls sure are precious, but, like you, I’m having the best time being a boy mom. Plus, I can barely finagle him into clothes for school. We’d never make it on time if we had to get hair bows and tights on too! Haha! Thanks for sharing. xo Kristy
Karen B. said:
Kristy, So true, my boys were pretty willing to wear what I laid out for them on school days. When Olivia was 2 I was sitting her and she refused to wear what her mommy had give me to have her wear. At 2 she was insistent on wearing what she wanted! Imagine that by age 13? I’m sure there are those that believe girls are easier but I really thought raising boys was very fun and pretty easy. xo, Karen
On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 6:59 AM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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Sheila said:
Just catching up on my reading ….and found your post with your lovely granddaughters! Both are just precious!
Here’s to friends who help! I helped my friends with showers, luncheons, weddings etc for their daughters, who were all older than my one. Finally last year it was payback time! Ha!
Sheila
Karen B. said:
Sheila, It’s such a pleasure to celebrate these special life events with friends their children as they marry and have babies. Congrats to you last year, was it a wedding? xo, Karen
On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 8:16 PM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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Gretchen said:
Karen, their wedding was magical and now the beautiful baby Fae to complete the picture. Congratulations to all!!!
Karen B. said:
Thanks, Gretchen. It sure is fun. xo
On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 8:43 PM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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Leslie Harris aka Gwen Moss said:
Karen I’m late to the game here. Just now catching up on my blog reading and this post gave me the biggest smile. Congratulations to the lucky Grandma!! I know exactly what you mean about buying the girlie stuff because I’ve only got boys too. What an exciting time in your life, I’m so happy for you. 🙂
Karen B. said:
Thanks, Leslie. It really has been fun, not only have girl granddaughters but to have two women I really like as daughter-in-laws has been a treat as well. Just you wait! 🙂 xo, Karen
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 2:56 PM, Garden, Home & Party wrote:
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