I know what you're thinking. Where did Due Date #1 go? It's coming, next week. The initial speculation was March 1, but after my last ultrasound they said February 22. I'm not putting too much stock in either date, but it's still blog worthy. And also blog worthy? Baby showers. I have to say, I'm the most blessed girl around, I have truly wonderful friends and family. It's almost embarrassing to admit, but I've had five, FIVE, baby showers. I know, seriously.
The first was January in Bako where Jon's family threw me a lovely shower. It was so fun to have all the females together to celebrate the newest family member. We had a delicious brunch, a crazy fun game put together by Ruth (Top baby names from 27 countries? Crazy hard to guess.) and a fun time celebrating the babe. I married into the best family imaginable, and have been truly blessed and amazed at how they've accepted me since day one.
Second shower, Britt and Kari here at church. Knowing me quite well, they threw together a wicked international shower that was so fun. It was filled with more ethnic baby games (The word baby in 30 languages is pretty difficult to tell sometimes...), lots of food (dumplings, hummus, Japanese snacks, cupcakes...ummmm, yum.) and a ton of the wonderful ladies at church spoiling the babe. My mom was able to come to this shower, so praise the Lord for good weather! And, two of my best friends from college, Ashley and Adrianna, surprised me by coming up. So great.
Okay, see that table cloth? Actual British Flag. HUGE.
(If you knew me at all during college, this picture should crack you up.)
And even more surprising. The surprise shower I had the next day. Yeah, I know. Crazy. Ash and Drana had wanted to throw me a shower, so when they heard I was already having one, they called my close friends and threw an intimate shower up in SLO. We ate at Novo (I'd never been there and it was amazing.), and then went to see 'Once Upon a Matress' which is an incredibly cute musical. It was so thoughtful of them and I was really blessed.
That next week was our Leaders Luncheon for CBS. The ladies blessed me incredibly by throwing me, yes, a surprise shower. They had a sweet cake welcoming the babe, a fun game guessing baby pictures, and plenty of fun stories and good advice. I've been so blessed to be a part of the leadership team this year and had so much fun.
And then, this last week, my team at CBS threw me a surprise shower. This was a total surprise, because parties aren't usually allowed within groups. They went and got the ok from the head honcho, so that was awesome. :) I seriously have the best group of ladies, they constantly bless me every week. I've learned so much from them this year and am encouraged every week at group. It was great to hear all their stories, and receive all their well wishes. They, like everyone else, are so excited for her to get here!
Sorry there's no real pictures for the last three. That happens with surprises. :)
So this is my public thank you note. Everyone, you are soooooo amazing. Thank you for all the showers, gifts, cards, well wishes, and especially the prayers. You're all such a big part of my life, and I'm so thankful for the part that each one of you plays in it. The babe is truly spoiled to be born into this huge family I'm a part of...my own family, Jon's family, my church friends, and all my other friends. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I have the best friends and family in the world. So thank you for all you are to Jon and I...and the babe!
