To wrap up our crazy November, we ended our time in Texas with a baby shower in Dallas.  Micahl, my extremely talented and ambitious friend, hosted an amazing event in her home and I am so grateful.  She prepared all of the food and drinks (which was A LOT and very good), opened up her home, handmade the invitations, and even planned a scrapbook for the event….not to mention hand-knitting three adorable wool hats.  I’m sure there was so much more that she did but I was overwhelmed by her generosity and once again astonished at all that she did.  I constantly tell her how envious I am of what she can manage to accomplish.  I tend to be slower and more methodical in what I set out to do and so her ambition is something that I admire.

It was so special to have so many family members there (including a grandmother, 2 great-grandmothers, several aunts, and 2 great-aunts) and to also get to see some friends that I had not seen in awhile.  Emily M flew out as well and that was really special to have her there.  We were blessed by so many great gifts and this little one is definitely set with cute clothes and shoes!  I actually hate being the center of attention and was so nervous the whole time while I was opening gifts and tried to be super efficient.   I laugh at myself and know that the Lord is stretching me in this season of preparation too.  I like to be the one on the giving end and would have felt much more comfortable being in the kitchen than being on the receiving end.  I am just so humbled and appreciative!

Bre and I diving into the food!

Sugar cookies, mini chocolate cupcakes & pumpkin muffins, cheese, fruit, veggies, hummus, spinach & artichoke dip, apple cider, and delicious punch!  Yum!

Micahl & Emily working on the scrapbook pages

My sister-in-law Kristy representing for the Waters side of the family

The wise side of the room

Have no fear…we now have the CORRECT onesie.

The loot…Oh my goodness!

My favorite niece…my only niece…but definitely my fav.

We matched in our purple dresses.