You've maybe heard the song "Count Your Blessings" (warning: link contains annoying MIDI file); if not, you've almost certainly heard the phrase or been instructed to do so. It came to mind when I thought about what to title this post--then I decided that in light of this one and the next post coming, I can't count them. There are too many. I am overwhelmed at the way God doesn't just provide for our needs, but blesses us far beyond what we need.
This week has been busy-busy, so I hadn't had a chance to blog about it until now, but last Sunday afternoon the ladies at our church threw a baby shower for me. They went to great lengths to decorate with a safari animals theme (since that's how we're decorating the nursery)--it looked adorable! And I was blown away by the generosity of our church in showering us with gifts to help us prepare for Baby's arrival.
This week has been busy-busy, so I hadn't had a chance to blog about it until now, but last Sunday afternoon the ladies at our church threw a baby shower for me. They went to great lengths to decorate with a safari animals theme (since that's how we're decorating the nursery)--it looked adorable! And I was blown away by the generosity of our church in showering us with gifts to help us prepare for Baby's arrival. A few more photos:
Check out the little elephant on the top of the cake--it was edible! One of the ladies at church makes amazing cakes.
A few of the GEMS girls...while I opened presents, all the little girls sat in a semicircle in front of me and exclaimed "AWWWWW!!!" at every single gift :)
My friend Melissa, who was in charge of the shower, pinning on my corsage. Someone made it by rolling tiny baby socks into the shape of flowers and attaching ribbon, a little teddy bear and a pacifier :)
How fun!!! You're looking so good! :) I was thinking boy, but I think I've switched back to girl. I can't believe you're 34 weeks! You're almost there!
ReplyDeleteAmy, you look incredible! Your baby shower looked lovely. I am glad that you guys were able to find such a wonderful church down there in TN. Can you believe your baby could be here any day now? :)
ReplyDeleteAren't the people in TN great? I'm due about the same time as you, and the only complaint I have is that it's hot! I wonder if that's why the idea of doing a jungle safari nursery theme came to mind when I was looking at all the popular nursery themes on this page!
ReplyDeleteI went from Beatrix Potter to jungle theme, because it almost seemed cruel to install Miss Potter's bunnies in such a warm location. ha
You look so good and happy. What is your actual due date? I enjoyed all the home improvement pics and chuckled at your old comment about a husband looking hot in a tool belt. I always tell Paul that whenever's he's working on a project (which,yes, is harder than a day at the office, but more rewarding for him).
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