Summing Up The Smiths: Blankets, Bottles, and Bibs

My amazing friends had my first baby shower for me last Sunday, November 13 at The Como Courtyard. I had been anticipating this shower for quite some time now. I know that some people thought that we were having it a little too early, but we definitely had some good reasons. First of all, I was scared to schedule anything too late because my doctor thought that I may have to deliver at 36 weeks (she doesn’t think that anymore) and with holidays coming up I know that it is hard for people to attend things on weekends in November and December. As I was looking forward to the shower I had nightmares that no one would show up to the shower, and all the hard work that the hostesses put forth would be a total waste. I had crazy dreams like this when we were in the process of planning the wedding, too. I know… I am a very strange bird.

Sally Williams, Lauren LaVergne, Taylor Capwell, Staci Lowrie, Monica Johansson, myself, Amanda Elizondo, Lindsey Burk, JoAnne Flowers
All of the amazing hostesses!!

I got to The Courtyard a little before 2:00 (just because I was too antsy to sit at home any longer). When I got there the hostesses had already set everything up for the shower. It was absolutely beautiful. They had flowers from Everblooms sitting on all the little tables and catered food from Bloomingbites for everyone to munch on. The food was amazing. Sara Embrey out did herself on the petit fours, as always. They did such an awesome job setting everything up. I was blown away at how nice everything was.

Not only was I shocked at how nice everything was I was shocked at the people that got to come. The Courtyard was full of people. I was so excited to see my roommate from MSU there, Whitney Lane Sephton. We went from seeing each other every single day to only seeing each other once or twice a year. Our neighbor in The Highlands, Jessica Davis Busick, also showed up. She had been in Starkville all weekend at the Alabama vs MSU game (so super jealous of her for being able to go back to The Junction that Saturday). The one that shocked me the most was my old boss from Campus Card Office, Donna Buckalew. She was my boss for several years while I was in school. I was her student worker. I absolutely loved working with her. She took care of me, gave me motherly advice (since I was so far away from my mom), and best of all….. she would have a big ole glass of wine with me on bad OR good days J She was by far the best boss ever!! I have missed them all so much. Having them at the baby shower was just an added treat.

Whitney Septhon, myself, Jessica Busick

Donna Buckalew and myself

After everyone got to indulge in all the yummy treats the gift opening officially began. From the first present that I opened to the very last one I wasn’t disappointed at all. I got some of the best gifts that a girl could ask for. My aunt, Sheila made my entire baby bedding collection for me. I picked out the fabric in August, ordered it, and took it to her.... I had not seen it since I dropped it off (besides little sneak peak teasers that she kept posting on facebook). She had it wrapped in different packages to make the anticipation even stronger. As I opened the boxes I kept my composure UNTIL I opened the bumper pad that she had monogrammed for me. The little pink ESS pulled a heart string and I started to cry. I am not sure if it finally became "real" to me or what... Now, of course I know that I am pregnant, I feel her kick and squirm in my belly, she has a nursery, a baby bed, etc... But, nothing has been personalized just for her. Seeing the bedding with the monogram that had HER initials on it was just heart wrenching to me for some reason. I don't really know how to explain it. I am so thrilled that she got to make it for us. It is so sentimental to us and I will cherish it forever. I cannot thank her enough.

After the bedding debut the opening of presents continued..... Suzy is going to be one spoiled rotten little girl. She got some awesome presents and even some presents that Scott loved. Ali G and San got her an Ole Miss cheerleading outfit that I am sure will be Scott's "go to" outfit, Laci and Ernie Capwell got her a Ronaldo bracelet that is to die for, Shirley and the hostesses got her a stroller, and the list goes on and on.

Scott's favorite gift from the shower.

This is more like it :)

Monogrammed burp cloths from Miss Donna.

After the shower was over Jessica followed me home to help me unload all the goodies. Of course, assembling the baby bedding was the very first thing that I did. I could not wait to get it in the crib. It is far prettier than I ever imagined it would be in her little crib. I wish I could crawl in there myself!! We sat around and went through all the gifts from the shower and tried to get them organized in her drawers and closet. We are truly blessed to have such amazing friends in our lives that shower us with fabulous gifts. The shower was absolutely amazing and I couldn't have asked for anything more special. I don't think I can tell everyone "thank you" enough.