Sugar and Spice and a Shower So Nice . . .

Last weekend our family and some of our closest friends had a baby shower for Jim and I. Where and when wasn't a surprise but many of the details were. My only request was that my honey had to be a part of it. As unexciting as a baby shower might be for a daddy-to-be, this is going to be his first and last (with me at least!!)biological child and he has been so excited throughout the whole pregnancy. I wanted the shower to be as much about him as it was me. I don't know if he'll ever admit to enjoying the big pink poofy cloud that was our baby shower but you can be the judge.

He was beaming from ear to ear!! He even got his own special gift from my mother . . .

His own personal "Dirty Diaper Changing Survival Kit." Lord knows he's gonna need it!!

He'll really get a lot of use out of this especially since hubby admitted to me the other nite that he's NEVER changed a diaper before. I assure you, he'll be getting lots of practice when the baby arrives!! : )

Here are some of the special details that were a definite surprise . . .

My mother made this beautiful scrapbook with so many pretty pages inside.

There were lots of daisies everywhere. You can never have too many daisies!!

A baby picture of "Mommy to Be."

Another of the "Daddy to Be."

My INCREDIBLY TALENTED Sister-In-Law, Michelle, made this diaper cake for us.

I have never seen one of these up close before but, I must tell you, she put so much work and detail into this. I don't know where she found the time to make it with a four year old, a six month old and working full time. It truly meant a lot to us, Michelle and we love you!!

Here's Uncle Jimmy practicing his Daddy skills with our nephew (and Michelle's son), Jason.

Thank you to my sister Stephanie for having the shower at her house and to my sisters and sista/friend, Susan, for planning everything. And thanks to my mother and all of her wonderful little touches. I wanted to take so many more pictures but didn't get a chance to. It was the perfect day and Jim and I had a great time.

I can't forget to give a special thanks to my little helpers, Annie, Taylor, Andre and Sofia for handing us all of the heavy gifts. You were the best helpers anyone could've asked for!! XOXO

Many blessings ~ Wendy

Another Week, Another Illness . . .

This time it's Brendan who's gone down for the count. He started not feeling well on Sunday afternoon and, by Sunday nite, he had a fever. We also noticed bumps on his arm and he was complaining of a sore throat. I thought it might be chicken pox. He's been vaccinated against them but I've been told it's still possible to get a mild case. Hubby took him to the doctor on Monday and it's not chicken pox. The doctor thinks the bumps and the fever are two separate entities and that the fever is a virus that is going to take three to five days to run its course.

Here's Brendan getting some "puppy loving" from Brady. Isn't it amazing how animals can sense when someone isn't feeling well?

I'm happy to say the bumps are much better but, unfortunately, the fever isn't. Thankfully it's this week and not next week. We have a big week coming up with three days of Communion practice and then his Communion on Saturday, May 8th. Which reminds me . . . we still have to buy a suit for him.

Here's Daddy cooking breakfast for his boy.

My walking around a store for any extended length of time is a distant memory at this point in my life. My sciatica has been so bad that my chiropractic adjustments aren't even helping me for more than a day or two. I guess I'll just have to grin and bear it until our new baby is here.

As for the baby, I have to go for a sonogram on Friday. The doctor thinks she's on the large side and wants to get a weight check on her and make sure my amniotic fluid is still plentiful. Hubby is thrilled we get to see her one last time before we get to finally hold her. I can't begin to tell you how fast this pregnancy has gone and, until recently, it's been pretty easy. I've only gained two lbs. and that has made a difference. I can't even imagine how uncomfortable I'd feel if it had been as much as with the boys. I can't think of a better cause for all of this discomfort than having a baby. They truly are the most incredible gift I could ever think of. My husband still tells me that he never, ever thought he'd have a child let alone four. He is going to be an emotional wreck the day the baby is born. What a lucky little baby to have such an incredibly loving daddy.

Tomorrow I'll share some pics of the baby shower that friends and family had for me last weekend. I am so truly blessed!! : )

Many blessings ~ Wendy