So the second weekend of September, I ventured to Florida for my baby shower. I had some great company for the flight across the country - my sis-in-law, Jenn, my 20-month-old neice, Harper, and one of my bestest friends, Ashley!
My shower was on Saturday, and three of my other very best friends drove up from South Florida to attend - Kelly, Tara and Tricia. My sister also drove down for the event, so we had a BIG slumber party at my parents house - it felt like college all over again.
Here is us before the shower - Kelly, Momma T., Jess, me, Harper, Jenn, Tricia, Ashley and Tara - love all these ladies!
We got some amazing presents at the shower - and the little guy will NEVER be clothes-less. I don't know what it is about baby clothes, they are just so cute and when you see them, you just have to buy them!
Baby T even got 2 homemade quilts!
This is my Grandma Mary who wasn't even supposed to be there (surprise!) - she made the quilt to match our wedding quilt she made Michael and I 4 years ago. Baby T is going to cherish this for a long time to come! Also, our family friend, Ellie, made an adorable doggie quilt for the little guy. They are both just gorgeous and we can't wait for Baby T to be able to use them.
And then there is my mother - who totally outdid herself! As most of you know, I am a HUGE University of Florida gator fan, and my mom figured that needed to continue onto my son. She made me an ENTIRE basket full of ALL gator essentials - clothes, socks, booties, plates, utensils, frames, piggy banks, light switches, the list goes on - you name it, Baby T now has it! It was incredible!
My mother also decided that if I get a Florida basket, then Michael should get one from his school. Since there isn't a great deal of University of South Australia merchandise available she got him a heap of things themed for Australia - yes including Vegemite. He was very excited.
Another amazing gift was from my sister, Jessica - she spent hours and hours creating a scrapbook for Baby T - it has every milestone in his first year of life with a blank spot for a picture when the event happens. Here is just the cover, but it will be filled with plenty of pics of our little guy and something that will be cherished forever. I also can't forget to mention by Petunia Picklebottom diaper bag - oh the stress she went through to get it, but it will be used for a long time to come! Thanks big sis - you are the best!
I have to give a HUGE shout out to Mary Beth Bustle, Julie Bustle and Savannah Bustle for putting on such a wonderful shower - thank you for opening up your home and hosting it!
After the shower, was more festivities. All the girls created their own onesies for Baby T - once he starts fitting into them, I will be posting pictures - they were very entertaining!
Fortunately, we planned all the baby festivities for the morning, so we were in time for the Gator Football Game. We all suited in our "gator gear" and were ready to watch the game (yes, that says "Future Gator" on my Tshirt - love it!) Even Jenn (a Texas Tech Red Raider) and Harper dressed up for the game.
Harper now says "Go Gators" anytime she sees a gator logo - such a quick learner!
Sunday was relaxing by the pool and lots of laughs.
Overall, it was a great weekend with amazing family and friends who are the most generous people in the whole wide world! I can't say how much I appreciate everything you gave us for our little guy! He is so lucky to have all of you in his life! Thank you again!
