On Saturday, June 26th my bestie Tracy Ahlstrom-Layton through a wonderful shower for Baby Earl. Tracy, like all of my family and close friends knows what a miracle and blessing this baby is. And beyond the shower she has been supportive from day one, she even kept it a secret the first few days from Jace until I told my parents! :) We are very lucky to have her in our lives! Thanks Trac' for a great party!
Many great friends - all wonderful women - and family gathered to celebrate Baby Earl:
Shawnie made the cutest diaper cake!
We had lots of food, cake and played games...Everyone but Kim had such very nice things to say when they introduced themselves and talked about how they know me...(Some stories just don't need to be shared!)
And the presents, oh my goodness. Everything I opened had multiple gifts. Kim was forgiven at this point for making me blush... :) Yes I did cry opening gifts, and no it was not over ducks. What can I say I was moved by a card from my beautiful cousin Ashley, and if you know me at all crying was something that came easy before the pregnancy...and this trimester the waterworks have been on full blast! All the clothes were so beautiful, such nice cards, amazing gifts every single one!
Alexa besides being so adorable, is such a good girl...she just watched me open all the presents and told us which clothes, books and toys she liked or had. :)
What ever could this be? :)
Oh my gosh! A crib mattress!
And what is this? A crib too?! Baby Earl is so set!
Well it's definitely not news, but this day was a testament to the fact that I have amazing friends and family. I have such a great support group, from going to doctor's appointments with me, to years and years (and years) of listening to me talk about how much I wanted this, to believing that I can do this on my own and not ever once questioning me or judging me, to loving my daughter from day one. It was so nice to share this amazing miracle, something I waited my whole life for with these great women who are all so supportive, loving, caring and who I am lucky to have in my life.
Thank you all so much for the gifts, for coming to the shower and for sharing in my joy!
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