Monday, November 29, 2010

Showered with love

November was a crazy month for us. We finally got the nursery all painted, crib and dressers put together, and accessorized. We have a few more things to add, then I'll post some pictures. Currently, the room is over flowing with all of the amazing gifts we've been showered with this month. 5 showers in a 2 week period made for lots of driving and wonderful food, friends, and family! Here's a recap of each, starting with the last and ending with the first. Why not?

Ward Shower - 11.23.10 - During the "Blizzard of 2010" these sweet sisters braved the snow and were so great to come enjoy some kid-free time, yummy treats, and to share with me their favorite books. It was so fun to start building up baby girl's little library. I'm so excited to read to her!
Storey Family Shower - 11.20.10 - My aunts did such a great job with the food. Mmm. Bread bowls and soup, chocolate covered raspberries, and Shirley Temples! Jess was nice enough to let my mom borrow the decorations from her shower earlier in the week so everything looked so cute and girly.
PLS Shower - 11.19.10 - Jon's employees put on a luncheon for us. It was so great to have Jon there for at least one shower and get to open some presents. We were impressed with the craftiness of his employees and the handmade gifts we received.
Friends/Law family shower - 11.18.10 - This cake by Amber was the real star here. Jess had her house decorated so cute and the Laws did an awesome job with the food! I was so excited to get my stroller/car seat system. Helped reduce my anxiety and I started to feel a little more prepared to welcome this baby home!
Gibbs Family Shower - 11.13.10 - Yummy breads, muffins, and fruit started this all out right. I was so excited when my grandma gave me my blanket - I wasn't sure if she would have it done in time with some of her health scares lately. Lots of cute clothes, bath time gifts, and a fun surprise from my sisters to help me with recovery.
I also had a shower in October with my wonderful friends from high school. I'm still waiting on pictures from Erin, and will share them when I get the. I had so much fun catching up with the girls, getting their motherly advice, and hearing the name creations they came up with!

I really don't know how to express how grateful Jon and I are for all of the love and generosity that we've been shown this month, especially toward our little girl. We are so excited to welcome her into our home and can't wait to share her with you all! I'm hoping she chooses to make her appearance this week - next week at the latest! (Please pray that I don't go over. I'm so ready to have her here and out of me!)

9 comments:

Vause Family said...

Um, holy cow! That's a lot of showering. Well deserved, though. Excited to hear the big news!

Josie said...

Oh, look at you with your belly! Cute! How great to be so well taken care of, that is some serious great showering! And I am way impressed with the beautiful cake and all the yummy, pretty looking treats! You have very talented people who love you!

erin said...

um, yeah. about that. they're still on my camera. coming, promise.

are you serious about her coming THAT SOON? i'm sure you're kicking me, thinking it can't come soon enough, i'm just floored. it truly feels like last week when you were sitting in my manhattan apartment, sick as a dog. fox asking to wrestle jon. ah, miss you.

i'm calling you this week. xo.

Karmann said...

WOW! You are one LOVED girl! I love it and you so deserve it! Wish I could have been a part of one of those many showers! I would have loved to have the opprotunity to spoil you! Cant wait to see her cute little face! Love ya!

LeShel said...

SO much fun! I love seeing the pics of the ward. I miss those ladies. Amber's cake is beautiful!! of course!
Getting closer!

BensonFam said...

How fun! What a busy two weeks! I'm sad I had to miss your shower, but I do have a little gift to drop off to you soon. Fingers crossed she comes soon - those last few weeks are rough!
Love you!
Emily
bensonfamilyadventures.blogspot.com

Katie said...

I forgot about the ward shower, I'm sorry. It looks like you got some great things!

The Four Jepps said...

I have to admit that the storm scared me but Bryan pushed me out the door telling me I could drive the short distance--and I'm so glad I did. I loved being with all of you and especially seeing how happy you are!

Christa said...

Holy smokes lady! You probably don't need to buy a thing! Good luck with your delivery and everything, I'll be thinking about you :)