Showering Miss Hannah Grace

I was joined this past Saturday with family and friends at a lovely shower hosted by my Aunt Claudia. It was absolutely beautiful. The weather was a perfect 70, which was a wonderful change from the 90 degree week previously. (I don't think there is any pregnant woman alive that enjoys hot weather.) I felt wonderful and energetic which was a nice change. Everything was perfect. Hannah Grace was showered with such lovely gifts.... Now to decide her first outfit! I must find a ridiculously large bow first and then match her outfit accordingly!

Some sweet clothes for Miss Hannah Grace

 

Hard to believe I am already in my third trimester.

 

Guess the twin game!

 

Momma and her Three Girls!

 

Proud Nana and Oma

Trying to feel Hannah kick

 

Sarah and Patty

 

Lovely drink area

Diaper Cake

 

My shower Hostesses

 

 



It was such a wonderful shower. I am so thankful to all my friends and family that attended and were involved. I was able to spend time with my girlfriends of 20+ years and some really great quality time with family. Hannah Grace is already so loved. I feel the blessings pouring down upon me.

 

Blessed be Your name!

Nesting

So there I was relaxing on Saturday afternoon. It hit me like a ton of bricks. I needed to work on Hannah Grace's room "NOW." So I did. I had a strength that over powered me and I moved mountains, well maybe not mountains but I moved furniture. (And got yelled at for it afterward.) But it had to be done right then. Well, that's what my brain convinced me of. So I did. I moved the bed, crib, dresser. I moved it all. Not that Zack wouldn't have done it because he would have. But I simply couldn't wait. It had to be done now. And now I can rest. For the time being. Hannah's room has begun!

I never knew

I never knew I could love you so much with out even laying eyes on you. I never knew you could make me smile before I even held you for the first time. I never knew how much I could worry about you while you were still growing. I never knew how much more I would love your dad each time he rubbed my belly or whispered softly to you. I never knew how a kick and a jab could possibly bring pleasure to my day. I never knew how much I would forgive you before you even cried for keeping me up at night. I never knew how enjoyable watching my belly move and shake could be. I never knew any of this until YOU, my sweet Hannah Grace.

I can so do this

The wedding is over, my sister in law is married. It was the most beautiful wedding and the perfect day.

 

 

We left Thursday for the festivities and crammed in as much family time as possible. Zack works his behind off so we enjoyed blowing off some steam at the beach. The weather was mild and cool, everything Shafter is not. We soaked up the morning fog, and enjoyed some amazing food along the way. I ate enough clam chowder and fish and chips to last me till my next beach trip. (most likely not, I am already craving Splash!) Growing up by the sea you take advantage of everything that it has to offer. It wasn't until I moved away from the beach that I truly realized how much I missed it.

It wasn't all free time, we (or shall I say Zack and the girls) helped set up for the wedding. Hanging chandeliers, setting up chairs, Vanessa had a vision and I am honored we were part of the experience!

The wedding day was absolutely spectacular. We laughed, we cried, we ate delicious food, and we danced our behinds off. During dessert I drank what I thought was a cup of decaf coffee. I am just going to say, I am pretty sure it was switched with the caffinated, because I danced, and danced, and danced. I had such a great time, despite not sleeping from all the caffeine.

When I woke up Sunday morning I felt as though I had been run over by a truck. The long weekend caught up with me. I was done. My body shut down. I spent the next 3 days in bed so weak I couldn't move. It took every ounce of strength to get out of bed to pick up the girls from school. It's hard having the mind and body not matching. I felt like I could do anything, like I could run a marathon. My body doesn't agree. I can so do this. I can take it easy. I can relax. Breathe. So here I am, on my couch, forcing myself to do nothing (for today). Today Hannah gets a break. Lucky for me, I have an amazing husband who will help with anything I ask, and girls old enough to take care of themselves. I could not have gotten through the past few days with out them.

"Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6:31