Showers galore

This weekend Dave and I conintued to feel the Lord's blessings and provision in our lives as we prepare for this sweet little boy to come into our lives. We were blessed with TWO  baby showers this weekend.
Friday night was a shower given to us by our friends at churcn. It was held at La Madeline  and was complete with coffee and french desserts. I think at the final count there were 25 people there! The room was decorated with blue and white star balloons to match some of the decor we had used in Calvin's nursery, all kinds of blocks, books and baby toys as center peices on the tables, and hanging on a clothes line were five custom made onsies from my sweet friend Leslie. We received multiple hooded towels, washcloths, bathing gear, clothes galore, and our baby swing! Something neat about the shower also....in lieu of cards, everyone included a book with their gift, so we also received many board books to start a great library for Calvin. Pictures below....

 Some of the girls from my church

 My four great hostesses...Miranda, Leslie, Amanda and Ronelle

 The custome onsies that Leslie made....from left to right it's a dump truck, a monster face, a robot, a tie and a whale...So Cute!

 the table and diaper cake.

Not the most flattering pics of me opening presents, but the best of the bunch. I seemed to have a severe case of sitting with my legs wide open that night...all the other pictures do not have the best angle....guess the belly was getting in the way.

On Saturday afternoon I had, what I've come to call, my friends and family shower. My besties, Brooke and Lauren, along with my mother, wanted to give me a shower for some of my old college friends in the area and for any family that might want to travel in town for the occassion. I  knew from the beginnining that this would be a smaller shower, but it turned out to be a wonderful afternoon. Lauren came in all the way from Houston, and my sister in law, Lydia, came all the way from Arkansas. Also in attendance was my mother, two old college friends Jennifer and Kati, and my mom's sisters in law on the Breard side of the family. All in all, we had 8 people. Mom made a great brunch complete with ham, mixed fruit, and a spinach and grueye fritatta. After a casual lunch, we opened gifts and ate amazing cupcakes.  Some gift highlights include a tummy time mat, baby safe sleeper (meant to protect baby when they stay night in bed with mom and dad), Baby's first piggy bank, custom made onsies, burp cloths, and receiving blankets, lots of cute clothes, a bouncer, changing pad and cover, and several different slings/carriers for being out and about.
Not only were the food and gifts incredbile, but Lauren and Brooke made some incredible decorations, many of which I will repurpose in Calvins room for decorations. Pictures below...

 My besties and hostesses, Lauren and Brooke

 My sister-in-law, Lydia, traveled all the way from Arkansas to attend the shower, and she brought my nephew, James. It was so so so great to see her.

 Another great friend from college, Kati, and her four month old daughter Karlyn

Just some of the cute decorations that Lauren and Brooke created. There were blocks, initials, and stars everywhere to coordinate with the nursery.

I continue to be amazed at how the Lord gives us exactly what we need. at the exact time we need it. The bounty of blessings we received at these showers is proof that, no matter the need, the Lord finds a way to provide it. He tells us to ask, and we shall receive. I hope that all of my readers feel His blessings like we have over the past few weeks.