Shower me, Baby

I had my baby shower today. I feel so loved. Thank you to all of you who came, who decorated, who brainstormed, stressed and organized, who made invitations, who showered me with love, gifts, advice and friendship.

Thank you for all the thoughtful gifts.

For the adorable pint-sized clothes. And the creative clothes line that displayed the array.




For the hand-made quilts,




handmade baby hats,




and homemade nursing shield and boppy cover.


(funny side story: when I opened the nursing shield and boppy, there were these two little tee-pees...



Now, with the theme of the present...I couldn't help but think that they went along with it...I know I am a small cup size but come on! To prove my point, I asked Ben what he thought they were and he confirmed..."Nipple Covers?" LOL Oh man, I am laughing just thinking about it. Well, they are actually Pee-Pee Tee-Pees to shield the new mom from her infant male urinating on her. Isn't that a great idea?!?? And hilarious misinterpretation?)


Thank you for the diaper cake. I know how much time, effort and money goes into a making a handmade, creative gift. Isn't this diaper cake just cute?



This is the quilt we made during the shower.



Here is dump truck from Ben's childhood that he insisted on filling with chocolate and displaying at the shower.




This is the happy, pregnant lady---fully content (but a little tired) with the eventful day.



Thank you again...especially to Jan, Jenny, Megan, Rick and Ben for pulling it all together. I love you guys!

Victoria, BC That's in Canada

Ben was not a huge fan of Canada after being strip searched at the border. OK we added the strip part...but we were searched and violated. Border patrol is doing their job, I suppose such a young guy and a pregnant chick could have been kidnapping that cute, little old couple.

After we finally got on our way we had a wonderful time in Victoria with my Mom and Dad. (if you don't count all the lesbian couples...not that there is anything wrong with that...But wow I have never seen so many women dressed like men and I live near Seattle!)

Anyway...we stayed in a city loft right downtown next to China town and Market Square. The shops were fun to see but the best part of course was The Butchart Gardens. That was gorgeous! I loved it. They put on a fireworks show every Saturday in the summer and I have never seen anything like it. The pyrotechnics were amazing! It was more of a little show all set to music. Canada knows how to put on a good show.

We went on a boat tour at Butchart and a boat tour at Deception Pass near Anacortes, WA. Ben can't help but want to be on the water. Counting the ferries we were on a boat ride everyday of the trip. We saw a dolphin on the ferry too! We were like little kids but it was so fun.

After Mom and Dad left, we missed them alot. We enjoyed sleeping in our own bed and Sadie loved having her house back to get all hairy. (I think I will have to ban her from the couches and beds when the baby comes) Ben and I are going to take up golf. We were better than I thought we would be. Thanks Dad for letting us enjoy your favorite pass time with you. My Mom also made me the CUTEST blankets for the baby with matching burp clothes. Ben actually got after me because I was taking a nap with the quilt...He said I couldn't use it because it was for the baby! Isn't that messed up? I am one with baby...and that little quilt is heavenly.

Well, I better go and get some work done. I need to work before I head off to my prenatal yoga class.

By the way, Momma would be so proud. I canned 90 quarts of peaches this week! Well, 30 of them were for Jan but still! That means we have a jar of peaches for every week of the year plus some. Now, we have to take care of those apples that are falling from the trees in the front yard and Ben has requested Strawberry jam. My friend also called me with too many plums....can those up too. The Morton Cannery. We should start a business!

Buddah Belly

So, there is your beloved, Buddah belly shot. Ben and I are thinking about making a paper chain to count down the days until the baby is here. I can't believe I am already 30 weeks! I don't care what people say I think 10 weeks is not that long. We are definitely on the downhill.

I feel spoiled at such a good pregnancy I have had. I have felt great considering how alot of women feel during pregnancy. The baby is kicking like crazy...I think he might have restless legs syndrome. I joke now, but he sometimes kicks like he can't stand being in there and I just imagine him trying to sit still outside the womb. He is going to be a little Ben.

Well, I wanted to give all my long distance friends a little preview of the belly. I actually probably should post another one soon because I am expanding by the day...Let's hear it for short torsos!