Baby Shower #2

This past Saturday my friends threw me a lovely backyard brunch baby shower. It was a lovely day, a little warm, but overall sunny and fun. We had alot of great food, especially the treats Kristy made... I'm quite fond of the banana pudding! Lil Lieb got alot of really cute and useful stuff. We also had a onesie decorating station complete with iron-on transfers. I think everyone had a great time creating their onesie. It's great to have so many creative friends, Lil Lieb will be the coolest kid for sure! Later that evening Joe and I went to Target to finish off the still needed items from our registry. With a few returns of multiple items and gift cards we received we came out pretty good. Now we're trying to get every thing set up and cleaned in anticipation of the arrival of BL (Baby Lieb).




Friday was my last day of work so I'm working diligently to get the house in order and take a little me time at the same time. Only a few more weeks and he/she will be here... hopefully before it gets too hot!

Mother's Blessing

This past weekend my mom threw a "Mother's Blessing" for Jillian and I. It was part Mother's Blessing and part typical Baby Shower... but totally a blessing!

Here's what a Christian Mother's Blessing (Blessing Way) can look like. The activities of a Blessing Way center around preparing the mother for labor, celebrating the impending birth, and offering spiritual support.

Everyone was inform that no horror birth stories were allowed only uplifting and encouraging words for the new mom.

The day started with a lovely BRUNCH with everything you could imagine... quiche, bagels, fruit, hummus, muffins, toast, etc...

Then my mom gave an explaination of BIBLICAL CHILDBIRTH.
More info: http://www.unhinderedliving.com/birthbasis.html

Our mother's and grandmothers surrounded us with a Heritage BLESSING & PRAYER .

Then as we opened GIFTS while people strung BIRTH BEADS which give the mother strength and focus during labor and remind her of all the family and friends that are praying and supporting her. It is a powerful and tangible way to show the love and support that surrounds the mother.

At the end of the day there was a SIGN-UP that people joined to be part of the labor prayer chain and bringing meals after the baby is born.