Eva's 1st Baby Shower

The Friends For Life Hostesses: Ashley, Erica, and Marianne

This afternoon was Eva's first baby shower. Since she couldn't open the gifts herself, I was happy to step in! (On a side note: I actually decided to be born the day of my mom's baby shower for me, so her friend had to open the gifts while she pushed hard to deliver me. Hey, I heard there was a party and I wanted to be there! Sorry, Mom). Anyways, back to today....

I would like to thank all of my awesome friends and family for coming and being so generous. Ryan, Eva, and I were so blessed by all of your gifts and so loved by your support and encouragement. My 3 best friends, Ashley, Erica, and Marianne hosted it and did an amazing job. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect shower or prayed for better best friends. I love ya'll so much!!!

Jackie, with baby Knox, Megan, and Sarah, with baby Adaya

All of my mama friends. I hope ya'll are ready to teach me everything you know! Thanks for taking the time out of your busy mommy schedules to come hang out with me.
Your kids are super cute.

When we got home I let Ryan reopen all of the gifts so he could experience the fun surprises!

We are going to have one stylish little girl!

And this is where she will sleep for at least the first few weeks plus every time she stays with her grandparents! Which will be often, right Mamy and Nana????? The pack and play has other cute attachment parts, but its been a long day so I just popped out the basic parts.

Me and Brooke
I have loved Brooke since her parents brought her to church when she was about a week old and now she is 11. She actually got to spend the night with me last night and go to church with us this morning. We managed to squeeze in some girly time and get mani-pedis before the shower, too. Brooke was the first baby I ever really took care of on my own and I love her so much! Thanks for letting me practice being a little mother with you, Brooke!

My mom and Grandma Dede
Without these 2 wonderful women and their desire to be mothers, I wouldn't be here.

My mom and mother in-law
Have you ever seen a more beautiful pair of babysitters???? Thank you Mamy and Nana for being so generous. My mom got me a fabulous Vera Bradley diaper bag (along with some other goodies) and Nana got Eva her crib (post soon to come!)

My amazing husband
Thanks for showing up at the end to load up the presents! I love you, Ryan!
Without you, there would be no baby Eva!