April Showers!

I had my baby shower on April 30 and it went wonderfully! My mom, MIL, and SMIL threw it for me. When they first suggested having one big joint shower I was a little nervous because MIL and SMIL don't generally get along. Everything, from the planning to the actual party, went very smoothly, though.  *big sigh of relief!*

The shower was beautiful! It was a flower garden theme, just like the nursery. My almost-SIL (BIL's GF, not official FI yet) made some awesomely beautiful cupcakes. It turned out to be a really nice time.

I had been registry stalking for weeks before hand and was a little nervous that not a lot if things had been bought. We did get quite a few items, though. Mostly clothes with a few useful things here and there. Some big things we got were the pack n play, high chair, swing, stroller accessories, and play gym. Of coarse, having a girl, means EVERYONE wanted to get her a cute little outfit. So, we got about 50 pink onesies, half in 0-3 months and the rest anywhere from 3-12 months. I'm grateful for the clothes, but come on, one little girl can only wear so many things at once. I would have appreciated more useful things over clothes. So, needless to say, I have some returning and exchanging to do...

It was a long day and I was exhausted after words. KJ and I had some friends spending the weekend with us so they could come to the shower. After we got all the gifts home, they wanted to help put everything away. I know they were just trying to be helpful, but I just wanted to take a nap at that point! But, alas, no nap was had. I had to sort through everything right away and decide what we were going to keep and return, and then were to put it all. After about 3 hours everything was put away. What would be a good word for more than exhausted? It was probably the most tired and worn out I've ever been. My bump was burning and my feet were aching. I had to call it quits, and went to bed. I slept for about 4 hours, woke up at about 2am, and couldn't get back to sleep. *sigh* It was a rough weekend! I spent all of Sunday recuperating.

I've very grateful for such a wonderful shower and all of the generous gifts we received for our little girl. Here are some pics!

The Cupcakes
 

Me!
 

The loot


Getting ready to open presents
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Cute little shoes!


Blanket made by SMIL


Everyone was asked to bring a book in lue of a card.


Getting my belly measured


MIL, me, my mom, SMIL


Me and KJ when he came to pick up all of the presents.


The loot once we got home



Lots of Love,

KJsbabe