Showered with Love

I am totally wiped out but it was well worth it after the wonderful weekend we had. Ben, the boys, and I drove home to Kentucky for the first time since January 2nd! It had certainly been way too long and it was nice to be back in the Bluegrass State and to see so many of our friends and family. We were blessed to have not one but two showers this weekend.
The first was at Nana's house given by Aunt Sallie and Jenny Howard. We had delicious lunch treats and some of the best sweets! Our guests were most of what I lovingly call the "Lake Forest Mama Mafia." It's hard to believe that in a few short months I will be on the Mama side. :) We played some fun games and spent most of the afternoon just laughing and having fun, which is what those women do best. I love to dream about how one day my girls will be sitting around my living room doing the same thing for my daughter (yes Ben, not until after she gets married and since you aren't allowing her to date until 45 I think we have some time...heehee).
After a quick nap and sprucing up we headed to the Turners home for our couples shower given by Aunties Staci, Erin, and Jordana. It was a blast! We were so lucky to have a weekend when most of our friends were able to attend and we did not waste a minute. Everyone seemed to have fun and we did not officially shut down the party until close to midnight. I hope everyone had as much fun as Ben and I because we were talking about how great it was and how lucky we are the whole ride home today. Makes home sick for our Kentucky brood. :(
It is also interesting to see how our lives are changing and although we were able to stay up late we are also officially amongst breeders. Six of the ladies are expecting! We are at different stages, anywhere from the third month to the ninth month. We got a picture of all of us to capture the moment.
It was so fun to see everyone and to get good advice and of course beautiful gifts for our daughter. She is going to be one stylish little lady! Ben and I are both in awe of the generosity of our friends and family and so thankful for the help. We are finally starting to get on our way to putting her nursery together and feeling more prepared for her arrival. It was truly a great, great weekend.