Baby Shower Extravaganza!!!

Here I am, 31 weeks pregnant and as sexy as ever!!
(Is it humanly possible for anyone to feel sexy at this stage of the game?)

This weekend my wonderful friends threw me a baby shower. I was so humbled by the amount of work that went into planning the big event, how much time people took out of their busy schedules to come to the shower, how much money they spent on buying my baby presents, and just how wonderful my friends out here really are! I feel so lucky to know so many wonderful women, and I know that I will be supported well out here when my little guy comes, even though we will be away from our immediate families.

All of the scrumptious food was a memorable part of the shower. Kate made these mini cheesecakes that were PERFECT!

We had fruit, scones, cupcakes, cheesecakes, Bree, quiche, pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, tea, hot cocoa, OJ, hot apple cider. Thanks to everyone who worked hard baking away, the treats were amazing; and to everyone who brought food and drinks!

Here are some of my co-workers that came to the shower, Anne-Kristen, me, Gloria, and Kelly. I don't know what I would do to survive at my job without people like this to make me laugh all the time!

We played some hard core "Baby Shower Bingo" while I opened my baby gifts. People wrote in things they thought I would get and then they could mark them off as I went. I thought it was a pretty creative idea; it keeps people interested in what the presents are at least!

We received so many wonderful gifts!! This was one of my favorites! Everyone expects that C will put it up and be playing with it long before the baby even arrives. We also got our baby swing, lots of adorable clothes, home made booties and winter beanie, bibs, toys, bath time goods, and fun books. Elizabeth got us a book called "Tails" and the very last page it describes how some tails are stinky, it has a scratch and sniff sticker to smell a skunk tail. I can't bring myself to smell that thing, as my recent skunk encounters are just too fresh and traumatic! Too funny!

Here is most of the gang, a few people snuck out before the picture got taken however. These are the WONDERFUL and AMAZING
women that I get to associate with and call my friends.

Here is Amberli, who was gracious enough to be the photographer during the shower; great job lady!

Here are ladies who planned the shower!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Bonnie, me, Lisa and Kate
I could not ask for better, more creative, caring, and fun friends!
You ladies planned a great party!

They even made these adorable party favors that people left with; inside are yummy truffles!

Again, thanks to everyone who participated in the shower in any way! I appreciate everything so much! Thanks for a memorable day!