showers of happiness

Dear Baby H,

Today was my shower hosted by Nonnie in New York; we celebrated the upcoming births of you and your cousin, Baby T!  Aunt Sheri and I loved basking in the miracles of you sweet unborn babes.  We ate great food and gathered with friends and family who I haven't seen in awhile who are all so in love with you and your cousin already!  The menu items that you enjoyed with me are as follows: pasta, eggplant parmesan, salt potatoes, fruit salad, caramel fudge cake, and eclair cake!  You were kicking just enough after the meal to let me know we did well with the selection.

Speaking of kicking, you cracked everyone up during one of many photos when you jumped around in my belly for all to see!  Other than that, though, you were not into showing off for most of the day.  However, I did poke around and let a few people reach out to feel your cute little baby bum :)  It's the easiest part to locate as you shift around inside of your first home!

Your aunt and I opened gifts for nearly two hours!  Everyone had such wonderful gifts to give you- you are surely going to be covered in stars!!  I said I hope you like stars, but I was assured for these first few months of life it really it only matters what I like- haha, so when you read back on this, know that I was pushing the stars ; ) You also gained quite the initial baby library- I just can't wait to share these books with you and see which ones become your favorites.  You have classics, such as Dr. Seuss and The Little Engine that Could, as well as new ones- including a story that is so new, you've received a copy of it before it is officially bound and published, thanks to your Aunt Corinna!

Today was a wonderful day.  Not only did everything look amazing, courtesy of a great team of decorators, but it felt awesome to be able to celebrate you, too.  Speaking of you... so many people think YOU are a boy!  They looked at me and said it's a sure thing- we shall see. : )

Well, right now I'm going to review some of the pictures from our day; I'll probably post some later.

Love you, Baby H!
Your Mama