Baby Shower

How wonderful was Saturday afternoon!!! It was soo nice to be surrounded by our friends who were there to celebrate our new arrival! I felt so blessed to have friends that took so much time into planning this shower. Part of the invitation was a onesie that each couple had to decorate and bring to the shower. What a great idea!! The first thing Alec and I saw as we walked into the clubhouse was the onesies hanging up. As soon as I can get the pictures posted, I will. They came in all different sizes and styles. It was such a wonderful gift. Maddison has a PHI MU IN TRAINING, a pink tie-dyed, a University of Memphis, and one of my favorites THIS END UP with arrows, just in case Alec gets confused when trying to dress her. The food was fantastic. Just enough for the afternoon. Little sandwiches, some fresh fruit, meatballs, veggies, and of course the cake. (Just thinking of it is making me hungry!!!)

I actually got to sit down and visit with everyone. Although I must admit that I always feel like I never get to spend enough time with my guests at these functions. I did however finally get a picture with Tatum Alivia and her mommy April. It's taken a while for me to get this picture. My sister beat me to a picture with Tatum at dinner one night and made it on to April's blog page.....so I had to get my turn in!!! I was soo happy to see that David came to the shower. Unfortunately, Allison was unable to attend due to grad school work. Who knew this close to christmas grad students would have to work!?!? It was nice to see David at the shower. It made my day!!! Terry and her little one Aiden stopped by to drop Maddie off some gifts!!! For those of you who don't know, Aiden is Maddison's soon to be boyfriend. He was born on Sept 11 and has been my practice baby until I have my own to hold. I've been telling him all about her and vice versa. I am so looking forward to watching them grow up together.

Anyway...Maddison received soo many goodies from such dear friends!! Lots of clothes, which is what we needed and bottles galore. She got her own little pink piggy bank and trinket box. A green tin filled with diapers (good call!! can never have too many, no matter what Alec might say), baby booties, two beautiful outfits, and a pink blanket. Maddie got her first soccer ball and a pink and yellow hooded towel set, along with other must haves!!! (Thanks to new moms for the advice!!!) As soon as I get a chance I will post the pictures of my shower gifts and her nursery. It's finally all falling into place!!

Alec and I have another shower here at work tonite. I'm sure that I will have more to post tomorrow morning and some pictures as well.