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| yummy cupcakes |
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| beautiful flowers |
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| sonogram frame |
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| craft station for the onsies |
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| bassinet |
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| mom and i |
I
traveled to Albuquerque this past weekend for my first (of two) baby
showers. My mom first mentioned a baby shower back in October, and
wanting to throw it during the holidays. I thought a
Christmas baby shower was too soon, so we decided on the beginning of
February. We first set the date for Super Bowl weekend, but once I
realized it was such an important weekend, the shower got moved to the
following Saturday.
I
knew I wanted the theme of the shower to match the theme of baby’s
room: You Are My Sunshine. My mom did a beautiful job. When I arrived
at my parents house Friday morning my mom already had
a huge layout. Baby onesies everywhere, yellow flowers, and big yellow
balls. I asked her: “Do you know someone having a baby, or
something?!” Needless to say, my mom is beside herself glowing in soon
to be grand motherhood.
We
did some errands Friday morning, finding a perfect (clearance)
scrapbook, and picking up cupcakes. We finished decorating the house
Friday afternoon, and everything was set to go for the 12noon
baby shower the next day.
Saturday
morning my dad picked up chicken salad sandwiches, and my mom made the
drinks. The rest of the food was provided by my aunts.
As
the guests and the food started to arrive I couldn’t help by feel so
blessed. On Thursday Baby Sweat and I had a conversation about this
trip, and how we were traveling just for him/her.
How he/she is already so loved, that we’re going to this party for just its
honor.
The
shower itself was laid back. We ate, and chatted, and people shared
their thoughts on what they think Baby Sweat will be: boy or girl. My
mom had a little craft station for people to decorate
a onesie and that was really the only activity. Other than opening
presents of course! My goodness, baby is spoiled already! I got lots
of great stuff, including lots of diapers and wipes.
The
big surprise was Chris’ arrival after majority of the guests had left.
Chris surprised me! It was great to see him especially since our
weekends are really our only time see each other.
I was so excited to see him, hug him and kiss him!!! After everyone
left we went to church then to dinner, for an early anniversary dinner
for my parents, who will celebrate their 39th wedding anniversary on Saturday!
The
next day was spent organizing all of the gifts. I brought a large
suitcase to fill, and we were able to bring home all of the cloth items,
in addition to some books and other things.
Overall the weekend was fantastic. It is still very surreal to me that this is happening, but I’m definitely enjoying it.
4 comments:
You are going to love it. Don't listen to everyone about how horrible it is- it is SO fun. A little bit horrible, but fun. By they way, I'm guessing your little angel is a girl. ;)
Love that bassinet!
I need an update- how is your third trimester going? How was the second? What is your worst symptom?
Oh man, your family went all out! I love those flowers and the theme. What a great day. So sweet of Christ to surprise you too. Your dress is so fun for a shower too, perfect!
Funny that Summer guessed girl because I'm guessing boy!
I love that bassinet! Where is it from? Do you know?
Gina - sorry for the delayed response. I'll eventually do an whole post about the bassinet, as it has a really long history. My grandpa got it back in the 1940's in Montana.
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