Yesterday was my baby shower.  I normally wouldn’t agree with having a big shower for a second child, but not only has it been 9 1/2 years since we had Eli, we also got rid of all of our baby items over the last several years.  So, baby #2 is like starting from scratch for us.  I was excited about the party, but also a little anxious about being the center of attention – something I am not usually a fan of.  I have to say, though, it ended up being a great day.  I have some REALLY amazing friends and family, and I was feeling overwhelmed with gratitude all day.  I have actually been feeling that way a lot over the last few months.  All of the support and kindness – we really couldn’t ask for more.  Josh and I are so lucky to be surrounded by such people.  And the gifts yesterday?!  Good gravy this little girl is already spoiled, and she isn’t even out of the womb.  It was just too much.  Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone that came or sent a gift from afar.  Those of you that couldn’t make it – I missed your faces! 🙂

I would also like to say a BIG thank you to my mom.  What would I do without a mom like her?  I have no clue.  She planned, she opened her home, served lunch and cake, and overall worked really hard to make it a successful and pleasant event.  What a wonderful woman she is.  And thank you to Diane and Paul for helping prepare and clean, to Krista for ALL that she contributed, and to my in-laws that stuck around to help clean up.  I love you all!

Here are a bunch of party pics!

The people:

My view from the gift opening chair:

Cake time:

I was a hot mess after most people had left, so it was fan time…