Long Overdue Baby Shower Post

Well, this post is soooo overdue. But, I have a good excuse. I wanted to put pictures up with this post, but our camera takes pictures so big that it takes forever to upload them onto Blogger. So, my wonderful husband made time to show me how to resize pictures the other night. Now, resized, I have some pictures to add to this post. I hope the pictures make up for having to wait so long.

Me and Amy

So, here we go...

Many of you know that my dearest friend, Amy, is having a baby. So about 6 weeks ago, Toad and I were fortunate enough to fly to California, in order to throw Auntie Amy a baby shower!! Toad and I are both extremely excited. Toad is excited to have a new little friend and I'm thrilled that my best friend and her sweet hubby are about to experience the most amazing, life-changing, heart-growing, blessed event ever! Seeing these belly pictures make us even more giddy with excitement. (Okay, well, maybe Toad doesn't understand enough to be giddy. But, if he did, he'd be just as giddy as his mama.)

Toad wanted to be in a picture with mama and Auntie Amy

Anyway, I was disappointed that the weather didn't cooperate with my plans. It was my intention to have Amy's baby shower outside, in my parents' backyard. But, as "shower day" approached, the weather man kept indicating that the only outdoor shower we might have would be the 40% chance of rain showers. So, we managed to fit 40 people in my parents' living room. It was cozy, but we had a good time, nonetheless. Friends and Family

Guests playing a baby trivia game

Guests brought an item for Amy's hubby... to put in his "Daddy's survival kit". We played some games and had some yummy food. And, there were presents.... LOTS OF PRESENTS!!! So, Amy spent most of the time opening gifts that were so generously and thoughtfully given to her from many friends and family to whom she and her hubby are so dear. Some friends, including Mrs. B, Jan and Jana even *made* gifts (blankets, teddy bears, onesies) for "Baby B". I was thoroughly impressed.

Onesie made by Mrs. B Blanket made by JanBlanket made by Jana

And, where Jana found time to get all crafty on us, while caring for her own infant, is beyond me. But, major points go out to her. Jana and her sweet boy

Overall, it was a wonderful time. Amy looked absolutely beautiful. I'm sure pregnant women everywhere would love to look as good as she does. Many friends and family members came from near and far to celebrate this joyous occasion. It was so good to catch up and talk, even for just a few moments, in the business of all the happenings.
Guests chatting and standing under the pregnancy picture timelineCousin D, Aunt P, and GrannyHigh school friends, Liz, Amy, RachLong time friend, Amie, with Alli's baby girl and Rach's baby boy

Oh, and I'm not sure if it ever even rained... but, it did HAIL as people were trying to get to their cars to leave. Ay yay yay!

For a beautifully written account of the day, from Dez's perspective, check out this extremely well-written post.