Week 29 - Max's Baby Shower!
Baby H is the size of an acorn squash.
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| Max is the size of an acorn squash! |
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| The Adorable Welcome Signs My Dad Made :-) |
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| Hedgehog cookies! |
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| The spread! Croissants, Mini quiche, macarons, mini scones, mini cheesecakes, trail mix, veggie dip and more! |
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| Check out this owl platter! |
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| Quality Trail Mix- Can I have more please? |
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| Donut-hole acorns and delicious macarons |
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| Moscow Mule Mocktails! |
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| Woodland critter decor <3 |
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| The awesome picture backdrop Andrea made- this is hanging in Max's nursery now! |
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| Pure joy! |
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| The ladies that put this all together! |
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| All the girls! |
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| Best Auntie ever! |
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| Calvin hung out an extra week so he could come to his future BFF's party! |
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| Four generations in one photo! |
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| The movie night crew! |
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| Jazzy :-) |
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| So much love! |
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| Gabe and Grace |
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| Party games! |
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| More critter decor |
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| The Guestbook! |
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| Basking in the love of our friends and family (and the sun). |
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| More critters- and gifts! |
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| Max is going to be so spoiled! |
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| Lauren snapped this sweet shot of us opening gifts :-) |
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| My wonderful man! |
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| The flower crowns Andrea crafted made me feel like a fairy queen! |
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| Impromptu outdoor photo session after the shower |
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| We can barely contain our excitment! |
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| My whole world <3 |
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| boop! |
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| Is there anything more romantic than kisses in the rain? |
How far along? 29 Weeks
Maternity clothes: I'm excited to show off my cute new dress at the shower! Finally, something that resembles my pre-pregnancy clothes!
Sleep: I've pretty much been passing out by 9 pm every night now that I'm back to work.
Best moment this week:
Max's Baby Shower!!!! My mom and Andrea have been working hard to put together the perfect party for Max, and they definitely pulled it off! They carefully crafted an adorable woodland theme for everything, from the decorations to the food. My mom baked for two days, making a spread of cookies, mini quiche, mini cheesecakes, gruyere puffs (my favorite) and more. Andrea also made six kinds of her perfect macarons! On top of all that the buffet also included trail mix, croissants, mini vanilla scones, donut holes, and an owl shaped veggies and dip platter! Andrea and Gabe made Moscow Mule Mocktails for everyone too. Max isn't the only one that's spoiled!
Andrea and my mom also spent a great deal of time on the decor. Andrea made everyone beautiful flower crowns- even Gabe! I felt like a fairy queen in mine, and I thought Gabe looked pretty sexy in his ;-) Andrea also put together an amazing picture backdrop and an adorable guestbook tree for everyone to place a thumbprint on. My mom raided Hobby Lobby and found plenty of forest creatures to decorate with, from little felt friends to the fluffy owl, hedgehog, and fox that hid out around the house. These ladies know how to throw a party!
Of course, the best part of the party was getting to see all of our friends and family. I'm not sure exactly how many guests we had, but the party was a full house! Our family, the B&N gang, the movie night crew, all my girls (even Lauren, who was 4 days overdue with Calvin!), and the Oceanway ladies all made it, which made us feel so special. Gabe and I tried to visit with everyone, but I always feel like I've missed catching up with some people after a big party like that. At least I know everyone had a great time and enjoyed delicious food!
After some party games it was present time, and we were overwhelmed by everyone's generosity. Even people who couldn't make it to the shower sent gifts! Gabe and I had a great time opening presents and reading the sweet messages that each person wrote us in their cards. Half the fun of opening presents was picturing Max in each little outfit, or using each little gift. We got everything from nursing supplies and bottles to handmade quilts and crocheted blankets to onesies, diapers, tummy time mats, toys, bibs, and books. Thanks to our friends and family, Max is well prepared for his first year of life!
Once everyone had left for the afternoon, Gabe and I snuck outside for an impromptu photo session in the rain. My dad took pictures for us and got some great shots. I especially love the way that Gabe is looking at me in these photos; the love he has for me and Max radiates from his gaze. The light rain was perfectly romantic- not too long ago we were taking our wedding pictures in the summer rain also. All I know is that I am one incredibly lucky lady to have this man as my husband, my best friend, my soulmate, and as the father of our child. I cannot wait to experience parenthood with him as we begin this next phase of our life together!
Miss Anything? I am completely content <3
Movement: Max loves to move around all day long. Sometimes I even notice his movements when I'm up walking around, which is new. He is getting so big, and I love feeling each of his twists, turns, and kicks. My heart swells with joy when I think of how soon our little man will be born!
Food cravings: Did anyone say donuts? Oh, that was just Max demanding them again ;-)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Gender: Our precious baby boy!
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Aching feet, restlessness, leg cramps, leaking colostrum, fatigue, hot flashes, and the best part, ever-growing baby and belly :-)
Belly Button in or out? In, but it seems to be getting smaller as Max takes over...
Wedding rings on or off? On!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Pure joy!
Looking forward to: Having Max- only 65 days to go (as of today)!
