The Love of Others {A Story of Abundance Part 4}

3/3/13 at 3pm, dear friends threw me my final shower. Ali (from childhood) came down from Greenville to co-host with Patricia (from City Church) a book-themed shower. Everywhere we turned, really well thought-out and executed decor greeted us.

They prepared appropriately girly food (see Sugar n Spice menu), a cheese and fruit spread, mimosas and hot chocolate. Friends from Florida joined local work and church friends for an afternoon of chatter by the fire. It was relaxing and peaceful and very "me." I am blessed to have friends who know me so well. Forgive the picture over-load. There were things we didn't even capture! Also, I will update this post with a group shot as soon as I get it from Patricia. :)

Hostess Patricia, Baby and Me

Hostess Ali and Me

My mum, Lulah, and her best friend, Pam (also, Ali's mom)

Lulah and Mama

 The Food...

The Menu

Cake Pops and Caramel Corn

Caramel Brownies

I have been craving petit fours. Patricia made these herself!

Ali picked some amazing cheeses for our fruit n cheese spread

Boy or Girl?

Mimosas!

 The Decor...

My diaper cake

"inside of a dog, its too dark to read!"

Everyone wrote notes for me to read after the baby arrives- can't wait to read them!

Everyone made a bet on due date and gender... still waiting for the results...

baby clothes worn by my mum and aunts 

The Highlight...
We had a time for everyone to pray for me, Brandon and baby. It was sweet and perfect and loving.

Ali and Patricia- THANK YOU! 

Hug the baby!

The Love of Others {A Story of Abundance Part 3}

My sister, Michel, threw me a Morning Tea Baby Shower in February. She prepared a FEAST of treats- pain au chocolat, lemon scones, strawberries, chocolate digestives- to accent our drink selection of fruit teas, British teas, Charleston teas, and coffee. We munched and talked, shared stories and played games. It ended up being a lovely day of family.

anyone for a cuppa?

Me and Pops

Me and Mum

Michel and Aunt Marie

Jackie and Michel

The most fun present to open- a clothes line of baby essentials!

Jackie, Anne, Betty, Lynda and Judy

Aunt Nancy and Mum

Hostess Michel

Michel has been a huge support and encouragement the last few months. I know everyone loves being an auntie- but she really thrives on it. Her happiness and excitement for us means the world to me. She knitted Little Mouse a soft blankie of blues, greens and yellows. I can't wait for her/his little fingers to curl up in it. Love you, sis!