the lazy post

I am feeling especially lazy, tired, moody, emotional, anxious and excited as the days wind down until this little babe comes.  So in honor of my laziness, I bring you a lovely post that my friend Alexi wrote about my baby shower.  Lexi, along with many other great friends threw me a "surprise" baby shower last month.  It was so thoughtfully done, with my favorite pregnancy foods, handmade shower scrub as favors, an amazing invitation that Alexi designed herself and a pinata. Yes, a pinata.  I haven't had an Airhead candy strip in so many years :)

So go check out Alexi's awesome blog where she talks about her newly married life, a new puppy and other random ramblings and while you're there, enjoy some baby shower goodness.

My baby shower

As I mentioned before, my mom and sister planned my shower. It was a beautifully planned party with many thoughtful and unique touches.  The guests were family members and close friends that I have known since elementary school.  It was such a blessing to have all those loved ones in the same room, celebrating this little one's life.  I didn't get many pictures, but here are some that captured the loveliness.

The bird's nest favors that my sister made and forgot to hand out. Oops!

 

Karis loved her pink straw.

 

Italian soda served in mason jars.

The awesome centerpiece made by my friend Jacqueline.

no words.

Flowers dedicated to my late Grandma.

  A HUGE thank you is due to my mom and sister, you both did an amazing job (and thanks to my dad for helping with much of the 'behind the scenes' work).  I appreciated everyone who came to love on this baby.  

We feel very special!

Thankful Tuesday

It's Tuesday, a day to stop and think about the blessings in my life. Don't we all need to do this once and awhile?

Right now, I am thankful for...

• My mom and sister. I went home to Philly this weekend for my baby shower. They did an amazing job capturing my personality with everything down to the food, favors, drinks and decor (more details to come on the shower soon). 

• A positive doctor's report this week! After learning that the baby has two vessels instead of three in his/her umbilical cord, things were a bit unsettling to say the least.  However, after another look at the baby's development, doctors are optimistic for a healthy little one, with two vessels and all! 

•  a sweet niece who exhibited her childlike joy for my baby shower the entire weekend.  

•  Generous family and friends who have purchased necessities and "just for fun" gifts for the baby.  

• Reuniting with childhood and college friends.  It's a wonderful feeling to be back in the presence of those friends who have watched me grow up from a scrawny teen covered in pimples to a preggo mama (who still has pimples...stupid hormones!)

 I'm sure you can think of a few things to be thankful for, so please share!

Iris' and invite

I can think of a few things lately that made me smile and reminded me to slow down and be thankful.

• A sister who knows me so well.  She searched high and low for the perfect baby shower invitation and I think she did pretty darn good!  I would've been content with invitations on 3X5 index cards but she desires to make me happy. I also love that she went to etsy to support artists like myself.  I can hardly wait for the shower!

Invitation from this etsy shop

• Iris buds popping up. However, looks like they will be smothered with 4-6" of snow tomorrow.  Trying not to cry as I type that....

• A growing belly means a growing baby!  Thankful for friends who share their maternity clothes with me.