We had our baby shower a few weeks back. I'm a little late in posting pictures.. but this is by far our "busy season" with volleyball tryouts and everything else we have going on. If you couldn't tell from my ear to ear smiling face.. I had a great time! I felt blessed to have such wonderful family and friends join us to celebrate our little miracle. Honestly, I'm not a fan of showers (for myself). I don't like being the center of attention.. and I have a hard time receiving gifts. However, this was not about receiving gifts. For us.. it was about celebrating this wonderful miracle of life gift that we have been given.. our son! A gift that Jeremy and I never thought we'd ever receive, but are forever grateful for being given the opportunity.
The "couldn't be happier" mom and dad to be :)
My family - who offered up their home and precious time to make everything possible. Thank you Joey for being the liquor expert ;) and making all the ice runs. Thank you Ashley for keeping us fed? lol. Kidding! Thank you for putting the finishing touches on the cupcakes and keeping the lunch box assembly line going! I can't say thank you enough to my dear sweet Aunt who flew all the way in from Arkansas to host the shower! It was everything I ever hoped and dreamed of.. and more! I know that my mother in heaven is forever grateful that you are taking such great care of her baby girl!! There isn't a single person in this world that could do a more capable job.
One of my besties.. Beth! Huge thank you to her for driving in all the way from Florida to help me.. stay sane! lol :) I am forever indebted to her saint of a husband for keeping their three young children so she was able to join me!
I love how all the decorations turned out! Yes, I made them all (minus the cute red luggages). Big thanks to my sister in law, Jaime, for helping with the lunch containers!! If you are wondering about the white frames.. they were $1 at IKEA!! I know, right?!
My favorite part of the shower.. seeing everyone that has loved and supported us throughout our journey. We had family and friends come from all over Atlanta.. as well as Nashville, Macon, Alabama, Florida, and Arkansas! I know it was a sacrifice for each and every one of them.. and I am grateful that they made it! I can't wait to show these pictures to Reddick when he's older so he can see the outpouring of love he had in welcoming him into this world! (Did I mention that your attendance automatically entered you into a binding babysitting agreement?! hehe!)
The blindfold diaper game has to be my favorite!! We had a team of single/childless men against a team of current/former fathers. I belly laughed so hard watching them put those diapers on blindfolded. Guess who won ;)
This is me scared.. at the um... diapering job (or lack there of) that my husband did. Yup.. please pray for me!!
We received so many wonderful presents. So much so that I was overwhelmed! Jeremy's favorite gift.. Reddick's A5 South blanket that he will surely be using in those cold gyms when he's cheering his favorite coach on :) Jeremy.. I love you with all my heart.. Reddick and I will forever be your #1 fans! Go dad!!!
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