A Mother's Blessing

We had a wonderful time on Saturday, September 8th, celebrating a baby event at our house.  I wasn't sure about having a traditional baby shower (or a sprinkle) for a second baby, again of unknown gender, when I still had pretty much everything left from Gabriel's baby showers four years ago.  However, I really feel that every baby should be celebrated, so we came up with this idea of a Mother's Blessing.  As you can see from the blurb above, it's more of a coming together of women to celebrate and encourage the mom.  I thought it was pretty unique, and it turned out to be an amazing experience for everyone who attended!  I have to send out a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to my friend Kat from work for hosting, and to my mom who tolerated a lot of "how 'about this" questions from me for a few months while we planned!  Here are some of the photos that Chelsea and I took from our celebration:

Kat made this beautiful teddy bear cake (and then drove it 2 hours!)

Grandma & Babcia

This was taken during a pregnant lady moment - YUMMY!

Luca is re-training Craig

Kat says this picture makes me look like a cooking show host!

The pregnancy hormones kicked in while I was reading the beautiful verses, poems, and well-wishes from everyone!

(How come no one offered me a tissue??)

Curious Gabe

Nicole has wishful thinking - all girl stuff!

I was wondering when Rachel was going to give me a diaper wreath!

Beautiful gifts sent from the Duvalsaints in Florida

The dream catcher came out so cute with all the ribbons!  (You can still send some to add if you want!)

Thanks Chelsea!

Thank you Luksa + Henry families!

Thank you Duvalsaint family!

Thank you Nicole!

 

Thanks Aunt Linda!

Thank you Julie & Justine!

I'm writing this one extra special thing about the dream catcher down so that I remember it (pregnancy brain problems!) - Nicole's ribbon with the little hearts is actually five pieces attached together, one for each of our pregnancies.  It was so touching that she found a way to celebrate our three angels in heaven, Gabe, AND the new baby.  I still tear up thinking about it!

Thank you everyone for helping us celebrate this new life!  God bless you all!