The Final Baby Shower

Friday the 13th started out interesting. It started with me driving Chester to daycare, only to fall in the grass right beside the car as I was about to leave. I stepped in a dip in the lawn, my ankle twisted out from under me, and I landed on my other knee.

It took me a moment to get over the pain from the twisted ankle, but the rest of the day, the only thing I felt was the scraping of my knee. And I read online the things to watch out for dealing with pregnancy and falling, and none of the situations arose. Brylee is fine, still wiggling and squirming! Now, of course, I am watching every step more cautiously!

Work was a great day, considering it was not incredibly busy. We are heading into our year end, which means phone call after phone call after phone call...you get the idea. But I like Fridays, because, at least at this time, they seem to be a little more calm. But the best part about this Friday was that I got to leave early because Cary's job was having their baby shower for us.

When I got to his job at 3:15, Cary met me and then we met his mom in her office. When it came time, the 3 of us walked downstairs to where the shower was (in their breakroom/cafeteria). There were balloons, punch, and cake waiting for us, as well as a table that was stacking up with gifts!

We didn't start much later, with one of his coworkers handing us the gifts one by one. We received a lot of great stuff:

clothing

blankets (2 of them hand made!)

bathing supplies

rug and wall decals with our tree top theme

musical motion soother (hooks onto the crib)

high chair

toy blocks and rattles

There was so much that was given to us (more than mentioned!). I am blown away by the kindness that Cary's co-workers have shown us. It makes me glad to have them as well as State Farm in our lives. I couldn't imagine 2 better companies to work for and friends to make. I even got to see my friend Amy, whom I haven't seen in so long!!

The cake and punch was delicious, and it was good to chat with some people I was acquainted with, and meeting others that Cary talks about.

Needless to say, once we got home, Cary and I got to arrange the stuff in our new baby's room. The evening was wonderful and relaxing, with leftover cake (we have tons from my job and his!) for dessert.

To our family at Archon:

Thank you so much for your gifts and blessings. Your thoughts and excitement mean a lot to us, as well as the gifts, that we know Brylee will enjoy. I'm sorry I did not get a chance to speak with all of you, and I hope you enjoy the cookies that Cary and I worked so hard on. :o) Thank you to Crist, Karen, and Jeanette for doing a great job on the shower and to everyone who contributed and came to share in our joy!

And now, a couple of updated pictures of Brylee's room!: