Baby shower #2 and baby updates

Last Saturday I had baby shower number 2 and it was so much fun! This one was given by my sister in law, Michele and included Kip's side of the family and the ward. There were so many people there and I felt like we got really spoiled with stuff. I am so thankful for the support and love from people in our life! Michele had chocolate fondue with so many yummy things to dip into it along with veggies and dip.

That evening we were able to go to the temple one more time before the baby came and it was so nice to get to be in such a peaceful place. I will really miss going for awhile once the baby comes but we will see how soon we can go back once it comes.

Sunday I asked Kip to give me a blessing so that I was prepared for the baby when it came. He gave me a beautiful blessing that really made me cry and feel the spirit. I am so thankful for Kip and him being worthy enough to give me a blessing. I feel so much more prepared now!

Baby news...I went to the doctor on Tuesday and I am almost a 2 and 60% thinned. The baby is so healthy and growing so big! It weighs in at 8 lbs. 3 oz. and has been gaining weight every week. The week before the baby gained 1 lb 3 oz. The doctor says we will have at least an 8 lb baby if not bigger. I can't wait for it to come into our family because I feel like we have waited so long for it! I have my last day of work on Friday and although I am going to miss it, I am ready to be done for a minute. I go to the doctor next Tuesday and I will know for sure when this baby will be coming.

Baby shower #1

I finally had a baby shower this last Saturday and it was so nice! I am not a big fan of showers but it was very fun and low key which I like. I am so thankful for people and their kindness and generosity towards my family but I will be so glad to get my next shower over with on Saturday.

My mom and sisters threw my shower for me and my extended family helped with everything. We had soup and bread sticks and yummy cheesecake and mini fruit tarts to eat. My mom had it at her house and it looked so nice! Everyone came and I got so many cute things for the baby. The problem was carrying it in without Kip seeing it but we made it work. I made him hide out in the bedroom while I brought the stuff in.

We also went to dinner with some of my family that night. My mom's birthday is January 1st so she wanted to go eat at Pizza Ria but only after my shower was over. Not everyone could come so it felt a little weird with my parents, 2 of the 3 little brothers, Cass and Noah and myself and Kip but it turned out really fun! My dad was very generous and bought our dinner, thanks Dad!