Baby Shower

Had my first baby shower at school last week put on by my amazing para's/bitches! They did an incredble job, and despite the fact that being the center of attention in that capacity is a little slice of hell for me (cue awkward comments and jokes from Niel because she doesn't know what else to do/say! Soft shoe routine! Give 'em the jazz hands! Big finish! Big finish!), it really was a nice time. We got SO much of what we needed - I can't say enough about the generosity of the staff I work with. We got (drumroll please...):

Thank you Jesus, because this bad boy was NOT in the Smosna budget!

I love Willow Tree statues, and this looks beautiful in the baby room right next to a framed picture of Eggmund back in his Eggy days!

Space saver high chair - Lourve it.

Tons of great (handmade!) baby blankets

Happy Baby Toys :)



Combo swing/bouncer seat (Our swing didn't come with the baby, though.)

My wonderful para's got us the swing, along with a baby wipes warmer (from Auntie Celia - Eggmund will have the happiest heiney on the block!), and bath gear from Auntie Deb and Auntie Cindy. How cute is this?

 Again, could I work with more wonderful ladies who spoil me (and my Eggmund!) completely rotten?!? I am too lucky....

My mama also got us our OWL QUILT!!! Yup, it looks adorable in the baby room. Honestly, how could you possibly go wrong with owls, anyway?

Nick was super excited about all the new 'gear', and decided that every single piece needed to be put together IMMEDIATELY. I must say, it was cute watching him put everything together. Still sinking in that in less than two months we'll be putting a little Eggmund into all of these new items...


 Anderson Cooper, the top choice newscast for Fathers Putting Together Baby Things.



Just needs an Eggmund!

Nick, looking disturbingly puzzled by the baby swing.

I need to remind him not to do this when Eggmund's in it...

Next up, highchair.

Hooray for baby travelin' systems!

Proud Daddy :)

We are so thankful for all the amazing gifts that everyone got us - I truly understand now when people say "it takes a village", because buying all the *&^% you need for a new baby equals something close to the GNP of many small African countries. Thank you, thank you, thank you to my wonderful ladies for giving Eggmund such a fantastic shower - Nick and I love and appreciate you all more than you will ever know!! I can't wait for Eggmund to meet all his incredible Aunties....