Last weekend, my cousins threw a baby shower for my family and bestest friends in the Woodlands. Faye, Tiffany, and Shannon did an awesome job, too! I knew they would, as Faye, Tiffany, and Shannon are all practically professional party planners in their own right, and Shannon's interior design skills are second to none! Everything looked beautiful! They took Hayden's owl theme and ran with it, so her nursery has some extra goodies it now and looks super cute (more on that in a future blog.) The majority of my family and several of my friends came for a day of celebrating and yummy food. I was so happy that both my mother in law and sister in law were able to come. My mother in law flew in from Midland for just a few hours so she could come! And my sister in law drove down from Dallas for the day, which was extra special since I don't get to see her very often, but I just love her to death. I was also very happy that my Aunt Darla and cousin Rebecca came in for the day from College Station. They don't drive to Houston very often and I was happy that they braved the scary Houston interstate just for me. I was also very thankful for my friends that drove all the way to the Woodlands for me. I know driving across Houston isn't easy sometimes, and it really let me know the people who cared so much about me and Hayden that they took an afternoon to drive so far to be with me. That really meant a lot to me, and I won't forget it. I would do the same for any of those girls, too. I have some really great friends that I love very much. :) And ya'll wouldn't have BELIEVED my cake pops-- they were the cutest! They looked like owls with chocolate morsels for the ears and so much more! They were adorable-- and made by a fifteen year old! I babysat Lauren when she was a little girl for several years, and now here she is making cake pops for my baby shower! She's had her own business since junior high and WOW, was everyone really impressed! They were as delicious as they were cute. I asked her if she wanted to be a baker, but no-- a cosmetologist, she said. I guess some things are better left a hobby; it's more fun that way. I was extra blessed with the gifts we received; lots of things that I needed off my registry, and I am so thankful for the people who were so generous to us. My Aunt Sandi bought Hayden's swing, and I could've just cried with happiness over it. Shannon, Tiffany, and Faye gave us the video monitor that Will has been DYING to have. He had to have it. When we first registered, we were in debate over it. I said, "No one is going to buy us a $300.00 video monitor, Willie!" but he wouldn't relent. He wanted to SEE his baby! Finally, I caved; and guess what, someone bought it for us. :) My mom, who has been so wonderful and more than generous throughout my pregnancy (and always) once again spoiled Hayden and I by giving us her bedding set. I was so happy to finally have something to dress up her crib. My mom was going to make sure her grandbaby had somewhere pretty to sleep! She made sure Hayden wouldn't be sleeping in a dresser drawer, haha. I kid! But I just loved it, and don't know where we would be without my mom and dad! They've been so giving. My cousin Crystal gave us a gorgeous embroidered blanket with Hayden's name, which I hung over my rocking chair; and my friend Allie went berserk in Babies R Us, I think, and I couldn't be more grateful for her kindness! And I loved everything else in between, including super cute clothes, socks, and shoes (boy, did this baby need socks and shoes!), her entertainer, a Bumbo, diaper bag, safety gate, gift cards, and a multitude of other things! We were so blessed. Will filled up the Tahoe to the brim for the ride home. I am just so thankful for everyone who came and who showered Hayden with all the things she needs to get her precious life started. Her mommy and daddy were super grateful, and more than anything I hope everyone knows how much we love and appreciate them. I can't wait for everyone to come visit once Hayden makes her debut. Love ya'll very much!
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