I found out she was pregnant last July while I was on a treadmill in a hotel in California & I about fell off. I can barely remember what the text said (some sentimental sister I am), but I was a bit th
rown back because she was telling me through a text. Oh, I think the text read, "So, I took a test." I know she's not in school right now, so what other test would she be taking? I immediately jumped off the treadmill & I've been baby shopping & shower planning ever since!The shower was
planned in Missoula last weekend & was truly a hit! Alicia has some really great friends & I have some REALLY great friends (if I do say so myself). Most baby showers are held at someone's home, but Alicia works at a place in downtown Missoula that's just gorgeous, so we held the shower there. That couldn't have worked out any better because
the venue is already beautiful, which made it easy to decorate, especially since I was traveling with decorations.My suitcase cons
isted of a few decorations, lots of girlie gifts & Cashe's clothes. I brought nothing of my own except my toothbrush. Thankfully, Alicia has clothes & make-up I can wear so that made the trip SO much easier.I was terrified of the flight there because I haven't flown with Mister Mister since late last year before he was walking & super duper squirmy. To top it off, he had pink eye earlier in the week & didn't sleep at all the night befor
e our flight; therefore I didn't sleep. And of course, I booked the 7:00 a.m. flight, so it was an EARLY morning. However, with the organization, encouraging words & love of Miss Kelly, we made it to the airport safely & the trip was phenomenal. Yes, phenomenal. Cashe was a riot on the flight - such an entertainer for everyone & so inquisitive about everything that our lack of sleep & sicknesses/colds were definitely overlooked. Praise God.
When we got in, we hit the ground running. I had to of course visit with Alicia, then my Dad, then my Mom, then my
BFF Angela, then my sister-in-law & her kids, then Shad flew in, then my brother & his girlfriend drove into town, then my other sister-in-law flew in, then I saw 2 more brother-in-laws, then my mother-in-law, my father-in-law, ... you name it! While spending all this time with family & friends, I still managed to get my work done for HP & didn't have to take vacation time. Praise God. And, I was able to organize the shower details as well. Praise God. (I don't know how I would've done it without lots of prayer.)
So, when all was said & done, everything looked
beautiful, including the mama-to-be. The food was fantastic (thanks to Mom & Cindy!), the cake was adorable (thanks to Shaunie!) & the company was a blast (thanks to ALL who traveled so far to honor this special mama & baby!) The theme of the shower
was: Welcome to the Nest & I decorated primarily with birds (which also corresponds well with the nursery theme). Alicia made out like a bandit with gifts & love from all of those who adore her. It was truly a success.
(Okay, so I struggle with making my posts brief. Perhaps it wound up being a 15-page essay.)
Stay tuned for more fun photos of the trip!
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