A BABY SHOWER!!!

My very 1st baby shower was on Saturday. It was hosted by Phillip's sister, mom, and aunts. The shower was perfect and so loving. MANY friends and family came to celebrate Blain's life and my pregnancy. I was, honestly, overwhelmed at the outpouring of love. Family, old friends, new friends, almost everyone attended. The theme was beautiful...blue and silver. The food was very tasty and the environment very warm. Blain is going to be the cutest kid on the block with all of his new clothes. We also received a pack-n-play, jumparoo, playmat, highchair, 2 mobiles, bouncy seat, bath necessities, towels, blankets, books, a lamp, monitors, bibs, and a hand-made quilt (to name a few items). My baby boy is already so loved and cherished. It truly touches my heart. Thank you to everyone who attended. I enjoyed seeing all of you. Thank you also for the wonderful gifts brought and sent to the shower and our home. I will be sure to tell Blain often how much you all prayed for and love him.

Goodies for Our Little Guy!

I had some visitors yesterday who came bearing gifts. Forrest, a darling little boy from my class last year, and his mom stopped by. They were invited to my shower on Jan. 24th but wouldn't be able to make it. I felt so loved as Ada walked in with a baby bath full of goodies for Blain. She has been so sweet to me through this entire journey. They gave Blain several precious outfits, some onesies, 3 hats, a Johnson's baby care pack, a book about Easter (which will be Blain's first holiday,) and quilts and a pillow sewn by Ada's mother. They even picked fabric to match his room. It matches the bedding and curtains PERFECTLY!! Blain is already so loved. I am one proud Mommy. Thank you Larry, Ada, and Forrest. I love you all and know Blain will, as well.

Catching Up!! :)

Our lives have been very eventful since the last posting. My birthday came and went with many wonderful celebrations and gifts. My parents gave us Blain's car seat and Phillip gave me a video camera. I used the camera over the holidays, but it has not seen its busiest days. I can't wait to document every little moment of Blain's arrival.
Checking out the carseat. It is a Chicco Keyfit 30. The color is Adventure. I LOVE IT!!

I love my mom!! A pic. of us on my birthday.

After all of the birthday festivities, Phillip began the transformation of Blain's room. He put the first little bit of sky blue paint on the wall. We are so excited to have a blue room in our home!!!

Phillip claiming the nursery for Blain.

Christmas was very eventful, as always. We were very blessed to have all of our family home and healthy. Our Cortina Keyfit Travel System was complete when my parents rolled in Blain's stroller on Christmas day!

Phillip's brother and his wife and our 2 precious nephews came in from Florida the day after Christmas. We had our Christmas with them on Sat. and loved watching our 3 nephews open gifts. They are too cute!

All of the birthday, Christmas, and New Year's festivities did catch up with me. I ended up spending New Year's day in the hospital. I had some preterm labor, but with fluids and rest we were able to get it under control. I am now 31 weeks... only 9 weeks to go!! We feel so blessed and can't wait to meet Blain very soon.