A Few Good Quotes

"There is something so settled and stodgy about turning a great romance into next of kin on an emergency room form, and something so soothing and special, too." ~ Anna Quindlen

"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.'" ~Mary Anne Radmacher

Monday, November 7, 2011

Baby Shower with Friends

I am so blessed. I hope that sentiment doesn't surprise anyone - if it does, I'm not doing a good enough job on this blog being grateful. God is so good and I have such wonderful friends and family around me, helping me celebrate this new little life that should be coming in the next month or so (one month from tomorrow is the due date!).

These ladies recently got together to throw me a friends' shower, and man, did they do it up! I felt so loved and celebrated. In the photo, from left to right, is Heather, Ian's sister, my prayer partner and long time friend; Amy, former roommate and also long time friend; me; Mary (sister, in case some truly random person is reading this blog); and Chanda, dear friend of about 5 years and new momma herself!
In addition to these wonderful ladies, there were these ladies.

And these ladies.

There are actually a few more that somehow didn't end up in either photo. But can you believe so many beautiful souls wanted to come and rejoice in our coming cricket? And such lovely, generous gifts. I can't say enough about what a great time I had and how loved I felt.


And here is me and Nellie. Never one to miss a grandchild celebration of any kind, my mother was there, with her boy outfit and girl outfit in tow. =) (You'd think from the blue we're both wearing that we knew we were having a boy - but just a coincidence.)


And of course, what is a shower without a spread? My friend Amy did an amazing job on the food. So creative, beautiful and tasty!

It was a lovely time. Thank you to all who attended and also read this blog. I love you all! Mwah!!


Stay tuned - this past weekend was my family shower, and it was equally as wonderful!