Blessedly Showered!

We have lovingly and abundantly been showered by wonderful friends as we prepare for Jonathan's arrival. Thank you to all our kind friends!

Our first shower took place in Kentucky, when I was home for a visit in July. It was wonderful getting to see and visit with friends I have known my entire life. We received this awesome stroller/car seat system among many other terrific baby gifts (more pics to come - I need to get the pics from my parents, because I had their camera at the shower). Thank you Kentuckians!

Our next shower was a couple/family shower - so Jeff was able to join in the festivities! Having the husbands and kids included was a great idea! We enjoyed a wonderful evening of food (delicious lasagna!), fellowship, and fun with our Conway friends. Thank you Conway peeps! *photos stolen from Robin's blog :-)*
Cute cow applique on a sling/wrap made by my friend Robin - I can't wait to carry Jonathan in it!

Adorable cake made by Ms. Maricela - it was even blue inside!
We were so excited to have my mom here for the shower!
Since we are going to cloth diaper, Robin (always the creative one!) made an alternative to a diaper cake with these cute receiving blankets and adorable blue dog!
Amber made us this cute embroidered bib with Jonathan's name on it with her new embroidery machine - great job Amber!
The guys and kids had a blast! The ladies had a blast too!
Look at this cute decorating idea - gifts hung from a clothes line on the mantle :-)
Pictures with the hostesses! I am blessed with such wonderful friends!


The next shower was given by some sweet ladies at Jeff's work. It was a potluck during their lunch break. I really enjoyed meeting some of the people Jeff works with and getting to match faces with names. The food was absolutely delicious and once again we were very generously showered with baby things. Thank you kind people at Jeff's work!




And then we were also very kindly and generously showered by a very loving group of ladies from our church family. Something that was very special and neat about this shower, was that as each gift was opened, the lady giving the gift had a moment to share a word of advice and wisdom on being a mother. This time was very special and I cherish the Godly advice each woman gave. We have only been at our church for a few weeks, but have been welcomed with open and loving arms. Thank you BCLR ladies! *Thank you to Michelle for the pictures - sorry I can't figure out how to make them bigger!*

Michelle, one of the hostesses. Michelle is also pregnant, due to have a baby boy any day now! I am so excited that our little ones will be so close!

I wish I could make this bigger - this adorable centerpiece was a gift from the other shower hostess, Diane. It is an adorable decorative box, with gifts inside, and balloons tied to it.
Yummy food!
This was one of the most delicious cakes I have ever tasted!
It was fun having this precious group of girls at the shower. I remember how I loved attending many baby showers as a child with my mom. They did a wonderful job of assisting me during the gift opening too!
Visiting and even meeting new friends.
It was very special having my mother (navy and white striped shirt) and sister-in-law (red shirt) at the shower!
We were also blessed very generously by a sweet blog friend. I have never met Sara in person (although I'd love to someday!), but have enjoyed reading her blog about her beautiful family the past few months. Sara has an adorable baby boy, born last September, and sent me a box of super cute baby boy clothes. Here are few of the cute outfits! I can't wait for Jonathan to arrive so he can wear them! Thank you Sara!