Boy did you make a haul this weekend! You got so much stuff and although Mommy saw everything as I opened it, I really got the chance to go through everything today and appreciate all of the wonderful things people gave to us. I wanted to show you everything from everyone so that you can see this when you get older, so here you go!
Here is your ladybug hamper and umbrella stroller from Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Walter, Great Aunt Molly, Great Uncle Jeff, Mattia, Kylee, Kabrea, and Jadison. That umbrella stroller is what was cleverly disguised in Great Grandpa's weed whacker box!
Here is your fully constructed stroller and car seat from Alta, Irma, Mary, Wilma, LaVera, Melanie, Ella, Charlene, and Michele. We can't wait for you to be here so that you can ride around in style!
This gift was from Wanda and Marge and it included your tummy comfort seat, some cozy pajamas and a Boppy slipcover. Daddy was very excited about the comfort seat- he can't wait for you to use it!
This gift card and blanket are from Mommy's third grade teacher Sheila Gregg. Mommy can't believe how lucky she is to stay in touch with so many of her former teachers- I only hope that you have teachers in your life that make as much of an impact on you as teachers like Mrs. Gregg made on me!
This cute outfit, pair of shoes, and stuffed bunny are from Mommy's fourth grade teacher, Marlene House. See what I mean, Bug? Mommy has had some wonderful teachers who have remained friends for her whole lifetime!
These outfits, onesies, pajamas, and cool pink shoes are from Great Aunt Marti and your cousins Brooke and Jess. Brooke is getting married this summer and the whole family is busy making plans for her wedding. We can't wait to go and hope to spend lots of time with them this summer!
These diapers, onesies, and pants are from our good friend Leslie. Leslie has been a very important part of our lives since before Mommy was born and is a great friend from church. Leslie plays the violin and even played her violin in Mommy and Daddy's wedding. We are so happy that she could come to your shower and we can't wait for you to meet her!
This gift if from Mommy's dance friend (and good friend from high school) Jen. She got you a bunch of stuff for your diaper bag and is even sending Mommy a beautiful bag from 31! Mommy can't wait to see it and carry all of your stuff around in style!
These outfits, lotion, and baby wash are from your cousin Carol. Carol did you a big favor by getting you some things that you can wear once you get a little bigger and I can't wait to put you in this when you are 24 months old!
Your Great Aunt Lori and cousins Kristen and Kimberly got you your bottle warmer and some burp cloths. Great Aunt Lori lives not too far from Grandma Cindy and Grandpa Rand but Kristen and Kimberly live all the way in Arkansas- that is a long ways away! We hope to see their whole family at some point this summer so that we can introduce you to them!
This gift card is from Aunt Lou and Uncle Bernard who still affectionately refer to you as "Bernadette Louise." Don't be surprised if they refer to you as BLT no matter what name we end up giving you! They had a chance to go to Florida this week and we are happy that they are enjoying the sunshine even though we missed Aunt Lou at the shower!
This gift card was from our lake neighbor, Dot. We can't wait to spend time with Walt, Dot, Steve and Linda this summer when the weather is nice!
This picture frame and ladybug book is from Mommy's fifth grade teacher Sharon Parker. Sharon is a great friend of Aunt Lou and Uncle Bernard's. If you look closely, Bug, there is a baby picture of Mommy in that frame! She also wrote you a thoughtful poem which Mommy is saving for you for when you get older.
Here is a super fun gift from Grandma Carol that included some books, ladybug washcloths, Daddy bibs, a beautiful sweater with matching hat, a cute bug plate, and your puppy purse. :)
This great gift is from your cousins Cheri, Tony, Jayce and Cameron. We love going to their restaurant to eat and can't wait until you are here so that we can take you there when we visit Grandma Cindy and Grandpa Rand. It was Cameron's birthday this weekend, so their family was busy celebrating lots of things!
This gift is from your Great Aunt Wanda and your cousins Stephanie and Amy. Stephanie lives pretty far away and Amy couldn't make it to the shower, but we so appreciate the gift and were very glad that Great Aunt Wanda was there to celebrate with us!
Do you see all of the nice things in this picture, Bug? Lindsay MADE everything that you see! I am so excited to put you in that little ladybug dress and the cart cover will come in so handy when we go get groceries! Lindsay and Adam did a great job with your shower gift but I have an idea that we need to give Lindsay most of the credit for this one! :)
These super cute shirts, pink coat, diapers, and wipes are from Cecilia, Sheila, and Joni. I can't wait for you to wear that coat, Bug, because I have one almost like it! We'll be twins and the good thing is that you will be too young to care if we dress alike!
This super cute gift is from Staci, Erin, Allison, and Olivia. Staci was the only one able to come to the shower, but she did a great job picking out this fun gift for you! Staci gave Mommy another great gift this weekend and fixed her hair for her- something that is VERY important to keep up with!
This gift was actually addressed to Daddy from Ethan and Cameron. They know how much your Daddy LOVES the Dallas Cowboys and Superman, so they found the perfect clothes to dress you in! We can put you in your Cowboys shirt and you can watch football with Daddy all day on Sundays for the rest of your life!
Ok, Bug, this has to be one of my most favorite things that you have received so far. I have been telling everyone that I want to get you a tutu and your Auntie Carrie not only got you one of those, but a lot of super cute other things as well! I think that you are going to be wearing this hat as soon as I can put it on you and you will definitely be using that tutu in your newborn pictures! I can't wait to dress you up in all of this fun stuff!
This beautiful blanket and cute outfits are from Brenda Avery who works with Grandma Cindy at her school. She made this blanket especially for you and I only hope she had as much fun celebrating her future grandbaby as we had celebrating you!
This Bumbo play tray and sleep sack are from Candy. She couldn't make it to the shower but we are so thankful for her thought and for the gift!
The baby food maker, supplies, and giraffe teether are from Kathi, Jess, and Jolyn. Jess is one of my best friends in the whole world and I am so happy that her mom, Kathi, could come to the party. That giraffe teether is the cutes thing ever and Mommy was going to register for one for you but forgot. They read my mind!
Cassi Jo got you these adorable outfits! Mommy remembers when Cassi was just a baby and now she is all grown up and a senior in high school! She is absolutely beautiful and has grown into such a wonderful person. We were so happy that she was there to celebrate with us!
This little dress and gift card are from Denise Dilts who also works with Grandma at her school. The gift card will come in VERY handy when Daddy and I need some food! I can't wait to put you in that little dress- it is so summery and will be perfect for church or for playing.
The diaper genie, refills, and thermometer are from Great Aunt Liz and cousins Wanda, Vickie, Connie, and Kathy. Vickie couldn't make it to the shower because of the crummy weather, but we are happy that she stayed safe and sound.
This fun gift is from Linda who is our neighbor at the lake. We are so looking forward to summers at the lake and spending time by the water or on the pontoon with Steve and Linda!
This gift is from Nikki and I will always think of her every time you wear one of these bibs. Nikki LOVES horses and is a little cowgirl herself! :) It was so fun to see her and I was so happy that she could make it to the shower.
This gift is from Tina Helmuth and Tina was almost a second mom to me in high school when I used to be at her house all the time visiting Jen and Tiffany. Tina was in Florida and couldn't come, but she was so thoughtful and sent this wonderful gift!
This beautiful dress is from Aunt Katie. She couldn't make it to the shower, but it was so nice of her to send this gift! Daddy loves this dress because it matches his school colors. :)
These cute ballet-themed gifts are from Aunt Julie, Laney and Clara. They can't wait for you to be a ballerina and start going to dance with them. Even though you are quite a bit younger, you have some great teachers when it comes to your cousins! They will help you with everything and anything you need!
This basket of goodies is from your Great Aunt Marge. She gave you a great assortment of things so that you are prepared for anything! The basket is the perfect size to hold some of your toiletries and you now have a sleeper that says you're "Bananas for Grandma!"
This awesome gift is from Cathy Brown who is a good family friend that worked at Lima-Brighton with Grandma for years. There is only one book pictured, but she actually gave us two recordable books so that I could record my voice on one and Grandma could record her voice on the other. That way, no matter who you're with you will always be able to hear the other one. Isn't that a great idea?!
ALL of these beautiful gifts are from Great Aunt Sharon and Sarah. They are the ones who spearheaded the planning of this wonderful shower and they had all of these gifts scattered on the tables and hung on a clothesline on the wall at the church. They went to so much trouble to make this day perfect and on top of all of their hard work, they gave you a boatload of new things! We can never begin to express how much we appreciate everything they did and all the fun things they gave to you. They are so special to us and we love them VERY MUCH!!
This load of loot is from Deb, Jen, Katherine, Stephanie and Christine. You would not believe how much great stuff was in this gift bag, Bug! They did a great job picking out tons of cute stuff for you and I was so happy to be able to spend time with them at your shower.
This adorable bag and accessories was also in with the previous gift but I had to showcase it separately because Stephanie MADE all of this stuff! It is so cute and includes a wipe holder, burp cloths, and bibs. Steph couldn't make it to the shower, but the fact that she made this stuff for you is amazing! We are hoping to be able to get together with Stephanie and our dance friends over the summer if it works out!
Your swing and all of these adorable gifts came from your Grandma Cindy. She has helped your library to grow with lots of great books and found some of the most adorable outfits ever so that you can be a stylish little lady. We are so happy that we were able to spend the whole weekend with Grandma and Grandpa and so appreciate all of these PERFECT gifts. You are going to love your swing, Bug!
Here are Rudy and Zoey in the midst of all of your things. I think that they were a little overwhelmed by all the baby action going on in your room, but they were very patient while Mommy sorted through all of your stuff.
This is a little bit ridiculous...
...look at your STUFFED closet!
Here is your dresser with some new decorations and a stand to hold some books and toys.
Your chair has a few more friends added to it now- you have lots of furry friends to greet you when you arrive!
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