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Monday, February 9, 2009

Showers of Blessings!

Saturday was my first official shower. My friend Anna threw me a "Mommy Shower" in celebration of my transition to motherhood (and my growing belly!). Guests brought maternity clothes or items that would help me stay more comfortable throughout the remainder of my pregnancy. It was such a blessing! I got several very cute items of clothing, as well as gift cards, money and other goodies! Thanks to all my wonderful friends who were able to attend and make me feel so very special!


The host, Anna opens the shower with a fun game!

After playing several games and eating (my new favorite pasttime!) , I started opening gifts. Below are just a few pictures of the adorable things I received.

A beautiful, springtime top from Sarah! Will go perfect with a cute pair of jeans or a black skirt!
A body pillow from Mom! Just what I needed to help me stay on my side at night! I can't even tell you how much sounder I sleep at nights now. By the way, you've got to love my expression! I'm opening the body pillow cover in the picture. :-)
A super cute maternity coat from Kayla. Its the perfect weight for spring, and the best part is that it looked cute on several of my non-preggo friends so I can wear it post-baby. :-)
I was able to get a few snapshots with some of the guests. This is me with my sister-in-law, Crystal (who happens to be preggo too! due one month before me!) and my 4-year-old niece, Kathrynne. Kathrynne wasn't quite sure what to think of the whole shower concept at first, but after a cupcake she was all smiles and giggles!

My friend, Ivy! Pseudo-aunt to Braxton. Ironically enough, she already has a real nephew named Braxton! Yay for confusing lives! :-)

My sweet friend Sarah. Buddies since freshman seminar!

Kayla!! This little bride-to-be took time out of her crazy busy schedule to drive up to my shower! I was so happy she could come!

Overall, the shower was a huge success! I feel so blessed and honored that my friends went above and beyond the typical baby showers and threw me this mommy shower. I can't wait to return the favor when all of them have babies!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

WHOA...baby!

Ok! Seriously. This is why you take pictures every week. We missed last week but look at the huge difference in two weeks! My eyes about fell out of my head when I saw these two side by side! He's certainly growing...and so am I!

20 weeks

22 weeks