Ready...Set...

Well almost ready.

Last week my mom, sister & sister-in-law threw me an elaborate shower that was super fun. What started out as an "just invite some of your friends over" turned into an evening of sweetness! Why was I not surprised? No party is ever low key or run of the mill with my mother involved. Remember my bridal shower?

Probably not. That was before blogs were cool. But let me just tell you if I wasn't so fat with swollen feet I'd find the pictures {that was before digital cameras too}. My sister got this crazy idea that it should have a chinese theme, which might sound a bit weird. But this chinese theme came with handmade china fans for invites...that had to be hand delivered because they were not mail-able as well has hand made fortune cookies that were dipped in chocolate & contained personalized fortunes inside for favors...and those were just the invites & favors.

So I suppose using that as our meter stick...this shower was low key.
The hostess with the mostess...as one friend put it best: I'm a spoiled brat. And I must admit, with my parents, my mom especially, it's true. They're the best.

This was one of three tables. Seriously...the flower cookies were they only thing store bought & frankly, you can't ever make a sugar cookie better than AJ's...speaking of which, I want one now. And once Scot reads this he will be upset that I didn't bring him one home {I failed to mention they were there for this reason}, but there were none to be had by the end. Sorry babe.

One picture of note...this is me with 3 of my friends from high school standing in gestational order. Funny huh? And yes, I'm aware that there is a torpedo jutting out of my front, but wasn't totally aware until I uploaded this picture. My jaw about hit the floor. No wonder I get comments like, "yo momma."

My mom has all the other noteworthy pictures as I was too busy opening gifts & enjoying myself to photograph the event. But never worry...Deb took care of that too.

To everyone involved...Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Since then I've been washing, wiping, vacuuming & cleaning & am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel as well as a sore back & even more swollen tootsies.

But now at least she has a place to land & some clothes to call her own.
So...until her arrival we'll continue to spend our evenings like this...
& enjoy sleeping through the night.

I love spring time evenings and in case you were wondering...I love that kiddo too. He's a crack up. This week, I've found him in the swing, infant car seat & bouncer. Think he'll have some adjusting to do? Maybe just a tad.

PS: If you know my kiddos by name, that is probably because I like you. Please don't refer to them by name in your comments. Thanks!