Baby Shower

Me and the bestest sister ever!!!  She threw me the most wonderful baby shower - never in a million did I expect her to do so much for me - she truly made it a wonderful experience and I will forever cherish the memories from that day.  I truly have an exceptional sister - thank you Mandy - I love you!!!

From the flowers to the food to the venue to the friends/family to the cake... OH, the cake.. from Nothing Bundt Cake.. they're right, there's nothing like it!!!

It was a special day - the gifts were amazing - having family and friends together really meant a lot - my family from Houston, San Antonio, Oklahoma and Ft Worth - best day ever!

Here is a gift from my Aunt - it's a handkerchief she made into a bonnet.  It came with a poem about how this can be used when our daughter walks down the isle... let me just say... the tears were a flowin'... it was truly a special gift!!

The picture above with the flowers... the bottom part is a bassinet - it's been in our family for years (80 comes to mind) - from my grandmother to my mom to me & sis to my nieces... and now... to our daughter!!!  Thank you mom - I am truly blessed!

Here's another gift... the 'gift' box that kept giving... and giving... and giving...

What a great idea... everyone got involved... it's must've been 200 ft long with LOTS of wonderful blankets, onesies, bibs, socks... etc. 

Must give a shout out to Kathy & Monique!

I truly didn't want the day to end...

Special thanks goes out to my sister, Mandy - for... well... EVERYTHING!

To my mom, Sara - for all her hard work and effort on all the wonderful gifts she made.. pictures of the nursery coming soon!

To my wonderful friend Alicia - for taking these wonderful pictures and for being a GREAT friend!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Third time's the charm...

I must say - I worked pretty hard on the other blog (thewilsonsgrowingfamily) just to have it totally disappear!!!  Let's just say I wasn't a happy camper.  So... here we are... disclosure upfront - if, for whatever reason, this blog disappears... well... not thinking there will be a fourth attempt!!!

The good news - I saved what I wrote... who would've thought!!!  So... for those of you who were not able to view before it disappeared... here is some of my first posts mixed in with what's happening now *********

Here it is - the long awaited blog!  I'm amazed I make it this far :)  I can only hope everyone enjoys reading all our updates and pictures as much as I've enjoyed following my great friend Alicia's blog.  Speaking of Alicia, she's the one who talked me into doing this.  Alicia, Adam, Ledger, Holden and we can't forget Ki'ya are moving to Cleveland.  Great opportunity for Adam but of course, they all will be missed terribly!!!!  Much love sent out to the Walter's... you are always in our thoughts!!

OK - let's move on before I get teary eyed!!

Here we are - 33 weeks.  It's all becoming so real now.. our life is bout to change and I think at t his phase it's a feeling of... ... ... well, I'm really not sure - scared/excited/worried/happy - all feelings combined into one about the unknown.  As I'm sure all first time mom's go through (let's go with that) wondering - will I be a good parent?  will I know what to do?  will this motherly instinct everyone  talks about come to me?  Funny really... I have no doubt about Dray being a wonderful dad... the doubt comes with me.  Am I cut out for this.. how will she turn  out... will I be able to protect her from everything... guess we shall soon find out for it's a bit too late to turn back now!!!  =)

I will admit - besides the swollen feet/ankles and the backaches - oh, and don't forget the tossing and turning throughout the night - I'm finally where I'm embracing being pregnant.  It took me a long time and yes, I do wish this feeling would've come sooner - I'm glad it's here.. just knowing there's a little being inside of you - a combination of you and the man you love just really makes it all worthwhile!!

Okay - enough for this go-round.  This is all new to me so be patient - I am dedicated to updating our life as much as possible... of course... let me reiterate again that if this one disappears... =)