Showered in San Antonio

I made it back to Laredo today after spending a lovely week and a half in San Antonio.  It all started out with picking my mom up from the airport and then spending the next day running lots of errands with her, including finding some fabric for Avery's crib skirt.  On Saturday some of my best girlfriends hosted a wonderful baby shower for us.   The setting was beautiful and the girls had it decorated to perfection.  I'll let the photos speak for themselves.  It's a crazy thing to be surrounded by people you love and that love you- and to be showered by their kindness and generosity.  We received so many sweet presents: cute, cute clothes, our pack in play, swing, stroller, fun toys and books and some beautiful handmade gifts.  Zach's Grandma who was unable to make to the shower sent the most lovely crocheted blanket.   Zach's Aunt Janie and Uncle Greg crafted an amazing cradle for Avery and his Grandma Dot made the bedding for it.  It was truly a wonderful afternoon.  We loved celebrating how God has answered our prayer through giving us Avery and are so thankful for everyone's generosity and kindness in helping us prepare for her.  It was great having my mom with me for the majority of last week- we worked on and finally finished Avery's crib skirt, took the dogs on lots of walks, organized, shopped, and enjoyed Sonic's happy hour.

Entrance at the shower

The hostesses made this tree and brought it all the way from Dallas!

Sweet birdie notes on the tree

The hostesses...aren't they wonderful?

Pretty centerpiece using receiving blankets

The Christening gown my mom gave us

Beautiful cradle a la Greg and Janie

Did I mention the cute clothes Avery received?!

So fun to see Cheryl and Fay

Ladies in the fam

Avery's grandmas

Margaret and Tonya won the play-doh baby sculpting game

Well...we tried for a group photo :)

Finally done!...Avery's crib skirt!  My mom is a master seamstress.