Who wants to come to a virtual baby shower?

[catnapper]

Its only taken me a week to get these photos, but here are the photos

Lobodeb sent us a huge box of goodies for the shower. The plates she sent us are soooooo cute - little teddy bears, rabbits, etc. and guess what! The ribbon I planned on using for thefavors matches the plates as if I trekked around to every craft store in the world to find matching ribbon! I hope everyone can see how the ribbon matches the plate -- the sheer ribbon was hard to photograph


Ashley also got a wonderful gift from Johanna (Cataholic) of crib sheets and an "essentials kit" that has brushes, thermoneters, etc (oooo is she gonna kill me for how bad she looks here! )


More stuff came since I took those photos but we never did get around to photographing them -- so those who sent items, we're getting there! We've been working very hard on getting everythign ready, but I want ot make time to show everyone the sweet things peope sent her.

However, here's more photos of the mommy to be.
Taken yesterday at my moms house


I thought this was cute of her with my 2 year old nephew


Once again, I want to thank everyone who's been so sweet and supportive. We're so excited getting ready for the baby and a lot of thanks needs to go to everyone who is hewlping. You all know who you are and you deserve great big (((HUGS)))

[catnapper]

Woohoo, I finally got more pictures! The nursery is coming along SO nicely, thanks to many of you.

First is the artwork Jen gave us, I never did get a closeup to show all of you just how sweet this picture is


Auntie Jen also gave her some onsies... I think the baby will look better in them than Ash does (ok, I'm gonna duck now since she's thanking me so much over the photo I posted of her earlier LOL)


*JTM*Coco*pi*Caramel* sent us a lovely blanket (oh you should feel how soft this is!) and some receiving blankets


And you won't believe how great that blanket looks draped over the chair I upholstered

(I swear the colors are exactly matching in person)

Lastly, sweet LVPets2002 sent a wonderful assortment of Baby Einstein toys, a bath blanket, and some onsies and bibs.


The blocks are just tooo cute and I had a blall playing with them this afternoon (the froggy vibrates if you pull his leg and the duck quacks if you squeeze him) I put them on the shelf next to the ultra-sound frame I made up for Ashley (I was so excited I had to give it to ther the night I made it instead of waiting til the shower )


I am just overwhelmed by how wonderful everyone has been. Giant ((HUGS)) to everyone!

[flutter]

Hey Just wanted to thank *JTM*Coco*pi*Caramel*, LVPets2002, cataholic, and Jen for the great gifts that you sent me. They will come in great use when the baby come but for now they are a good display for the room and for kim to play with

[catnapper]

They will come in great use when the baby come but for now they are a good display for the room and for kim to play with

Isn't she funny folks? Kim to play with... indeed!

She's VERY excited herself and I see her pulling the drawer out that has the clothes and such to look at them and show them off to anybody that stops by the house.

Ashley is not used to message boards and therefore very quiet and reserved - believe me, those few words she said mean a lot!

[jenluckenbach]

believe me, those few words she said mean a lot!

especially the part about KIM playing with the toys! (LOL)

[Kfamr]

Just curious - when will you know if it's a boy or girl? My co-worker has tons of *brand ne* clothes that her kids can't wear anymore. They are 4 & 5, so the baby wouldn't be wearing them for a while - but if you are interested let me know... or anyone else for that matter!

[catnapper]

Kay, how wonderful! We won't know what its going to be until the day it makes its grand entrance!

Here's the scoop:
Proof its a boy:
Every stranger on the street is compelled to tell her its a boy
All the old wive's tales say it is a boy
My first thought was that its a boy

Proof its a girl:
Hubby wants a grandson SOOOO badly that the fates will give him a granddaughter
The sheer fact that everyone says its a boy means its a girl
During the ultrasound, the umbilical cord was in the way, but I swear it slipped over a bit for a split second, and when it did, I didn't see anything

[*JTM*Coco*pi*Caramel*]

Looks like everything is coming along great! I love seeing the pictures of the nursery and of Ashley's belly! It will soon be time for the baby Im glad that the blanket matched so well with the nursery and is so soft! Keep the pictures coming!!!

PS-Kim the ultrasound picture in the frame looks great! That is so special and such a good keepsake for Ashley and the baby!

[flutter]

I recieved another gift today from jazzcat... Thank you so much that gift card to target will be well spent. I really appreciate every thing that everyone has done for me and the baby

[Jods]

She looks like shes carrying high to me....Good Luck!

[flutter]

I recieved a gift today from Daisy and Delilah.....Thank you so so so much for the gift card to target

[jenluckenbach]

I personally happen to know that you received another gift or two yesterday (pats self on back).............LOL (I crack me up.....HA HA HA)

[flutter]

I'm so so sorry can't forget the best gift of all from jen. the music thing for the crib and the swing



thank you and really sorry I forgot to post it

[catnapper]

Oh Ash! what a terrible photo!

Jen: I put a nice bow on it like you requested, but I ran out of time to photograph it and post it. SO SORRY!

The music thing Ash is referring to is a great Kick and Play Piano. Jen is knocking herself out getting all these great gifts! I can't thank her enough for everything she's doing (((HUGS)))

Jazzcat and Daisy and Delilah: THANK YOU for the gift cards! They are definately appreciated and will be put to very good use!

[jenluckenbach]

Oh Ash! what a terrible photo!

No No, now, she gets an A for effort. (I just hope she knows I was just teasing her)