Friday, November 7, 2008

Brandy and Hayden

I had the great privilege of hosting Brandy and Hayden's shower at my house last Sunday. It turned out to be such a neat shower since Hayden came early and got to visit with all the ladies. He is quite the little charmer and got passed around the entire afternoon. My mom was sweet to take pictures! I was a bit picky when it came to the cake, so I sketched what I wanted and took it to the bakery.
They did a great job of copying what I wanted. Baby showers are so much fun.





















Since Brandy is a photographer, I painted a frame for Hayden's room and had everyone sign the mat. I know she will put a sweet little picture of him in there soon.









Hayden and I



Brandy and Hayden























In other news, I had my 37 week Dr. visit on Wednesday. I lost another pound at this appointment, which was a surprise to me. I am now sitting at 26 lbs gained total. I am still at 3.5 cm dilated and 75% effaced. He said Harbor is really low- as low as he can go. I have still been experiencing a lot of contractions and low back pain. Again he told me I could go into labor anytime- or could walk around for another week or more like this. David is beside himself with excitement and has never, and I mean never, called me so many times during the day to see if anything is "happening". I feel really great though! Now that I am at home, my blood pressure is back in the 120's and my feet rarely swell. I am so happy Harbor has managed to bake another week. If he decides to stay in there a bit longer, it is fine by me. I am feeling really calm about the whole thing. I want to see him, of course, but I am in no rush to induce at this point. I am just enjoying these last few weeks of Harbor and mommy time. : )

I have another baby shower tomorrow afternoon. I am excited. It almost feels like getting married again, going to so many showers and seeing so many friends and family members. David and I will be married eight years in April, so it has been quite a long time since I have opened so many gifts. A big thank you to the McCash family for the jogging stroller and the Snowden family for the infant stroller and car seat! Woot! I am excited to have them both. Thank you for being so loving and giving!

Have a wonderful weekend! I will check back in with you soon. : )

36 comments:

  1. Cute cake! I am glad you are feeling well. That frame that you made for Brandy is adorable!

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  2. What a beautiful shower! What a blessing for your friendships. The frame you made is also beautiful, it looks like it will match great in Hayden's room. I can see your little boys being great friends! :)
    Glad you are feeling better!

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  3. You always throw the best and prettiest parties! I love the food table decor and especially that drink carafe(?). Did you get that from Hobby Lobby? I've seen similar ones here but they're $100 and even half off, it would still be more than I'm willing to pay. I'll just admire yours from a distance, I guess. :) Oh, and the cake is darling as well!

    I'm so glad you're doing well now that you're at home. High blood pressure during pregnancy is nothing to fool around with! Enjoy these last days of "Harbor and Mommy" time!

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  4. Adorable shower! And what a great cake! That baby is so precious! Soon your precious boy will be here!

    I'm so glad you are doing well and taking it easy. I cannot believe how close it is getting!! Ahh! Enjoy these last few days or weeks. I can't wait for Habor to get here!

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  5. girl I swear I have no idea how you do all that you do. truly you amaze me

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  6. Brandy's shower was so nice & she got alot of nice things for Hayden. Oh my goodness was Hayden just so beatuiful or what? Girls, those of you that haven't seen him in person he really is so pretty to be a boy, ha!!!And I don't know where Jessica finds the engery to do all she does but she just keeps right on going. Love you, Mom

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  7. You always throw the best parties! Love the cake!!

    I think I have the same drink container. Did you get it from Z Gallerie?

    I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see baby Harbor!!

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  8. The cake is beautiful!! I am glad to hear your little one is "baking" a little longer. Just think soon he will be here!! How exciting!

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  9. Hi Jessica! Thanks for de-lurking! =) I think I've seen your blog once or twice, too. Congratulations on that sweet baby boy--I know you are all kinds of excited!

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  10. It was a great party!!! Thanks again, you're too sweet to me!!!

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  11. Everything looked absolutely perfect! You and Brandy both look gorgeous and Hayden is so adorable!

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  12. I am glad to here that you made it another week. I am sorry I will not make it to the shower today but I will be around this week. We leaving tomorrow to come up there. I'll call to see if I can drop my present off sometime before Wednesday.

    Nice job on the shower!!

    Love,
    Carrie

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  13. what a great cake! Hang in there and take care of your self!

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  14. I love the letters hanging from the chandelier. So glad you are feeling good and are not feeling anxious.

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  15. Cute cake!!! Have fun at your shower!

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  16. I love the cake! Looks like you threw a great shower!

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  17. If I am blessed enough to have a baby one day, I'd love you to make me something monogrammed! I love how southern and cute you are! It makes me miss Georgia!

    Praying for you, David, and Harbor!

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  18. The did a great job with the cake and I am glad to hear you are doing well. Though I am sure you are anxious!

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  19. YOu do know that weight loss usually means baby will come w/in a week??? :)

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  20. Oh Jessica! You look oh-so-cute! I love the cake....fabulous shower!

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  21. What a neat shower! Everything looks great!

    Thinking of you and praying that everything goes perfectly when H decides to arrive! I can't wait to check your blog and see that he's here!

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  22. Jessica-everything looks amazing! I know she was so excited. Isn't he adorable?! Glad you are still hanging in there and feeling so well.

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  23. The cake turned out so cute! That's what I did with my wedding cakes...took in my own drawings (which I am a hideous artist, let me tell you), but they came out exactly like I wanted. I love what you did with your chandelier above the table! How creative!

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  24. Thank you so much for the sweet comment.

    You did a wonderful job on her shower. Everything looked wonderful. I am so sad that I missed it.

    I am glad that your blood pressure is back to normal. I can't wait to see Harbor!!!

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  25. What a great cake!!! You are so creative. Enjoy these last few days or weeks. It is such a wonderful time in your life and these last few days really do count.

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  26. All I can say is in Arkansas you put on one heck of a shower ;)!

    You look beauitful ;)!

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  27. It is so exciting to know that Harbor could make his debut any time now!

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  28. I love the way you decorated for the baby shower. And the cake you created is really precious.

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  29. Great job designing that cake! You look wonderful! I will be praying for you!

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  30. That Cake is Adorable -- you did a great job on the shower and that baby is beautiful!!!!!

    You look so happy and healthy -- so glad to hear you're doing well.

    Have a Blessed week,
    Dawn

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  31. You have had the BEST showers I have ever seen!!!! For real!!! The cakes alone make me crazy!!! I love them!!!! I want a bite!!! I just know it's YUM!!! lol

    You have such wonderful friends and family!!!!!

    You are one very blessed lady!!!! =)

    I'm sooooooooooooo glad you are doing better and feeling better!!!! I hope Harbor bakes a little longer as well!!!! =) He will be here soon enough!!!!

    Take care!!! Can't wait for the next shower post!!!!! =)

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  32. Jessica, I don't know how I found your blog but I have enjoyed your posts,I still am trying to catch up. I love your creativeness and your passion for your family and friends. You are going to love motherhood! I love your tiltes how do we go about buying one?
    Blessings
    Elena from San Antonio, Tx

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  33. What an adorable shower...I LOVE that cake!

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  34. Seriously...You are way to CUTE!!! Not much in this world tops a fun party in my book and you know how to throw one!!! I love all the little details...the initials over the table, the cake, the painted frame, sweet tea (my favorite!)...ALL so cute! I can't believe how soon Harbor could be here! I will keep praying for you and for him to come into this world safely! Take care of your self, sweet friend.

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  35. What a gorgeous shower! You look radiant by the way! I can't believe you pulled off such a beautiful event so late in your pregnancy, you are amazing!

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