Baby Shower!

This past weekend was my much anticipated baby shower!! I have to admit, I was really nervous for my shower – just having all of those eyes on me the whole day when I’m definitely not feeling like I look my best. But in the end, it turned out there was nothing to be nervous about. It was really just an enjoyable afternoon with family and friends. My mom and my sister put so much work into my shower which was held at the Days Inn here in Dubuque. They've been planning it for months and their efforts meant so much to me!


My mom did all of the food which was amazing - slow cooker barbecued pork, chicken salad, pasta salad and fresh fruit salad. Lindsay put her Sugar B's hat on and made my favorite vanilla cupcakes with raspberry filling and chocolate cupcakes. She also spent the entire week working on sugar cut out "onesie" cookies, which, after 10+ hours in the kitchen, she left in her freezer in Rochester! Of course, being the best sister that she is, when she realized she left the cookies in Rochester, she decided to make a whole new batch despite my pleas to stop her. Check out all the yummy goodness!!


I feel so blessed to have such amazing family and friends who are so excited to meet Baby Jones and who were so generous with all of the gifts they gave us. Even though the baby's room is yet to be decorated, it finally feels like it's ready for a baby to occupy it and we couldn't be more anxious!


Dave made an appearance as the shower was winding down so he could help load all of our loot up to take home. And then began the process of organizing, doing laundry and assembling various baby gear. It was quite an exhausting day - or should I say weekend - but one that we will remember forever. It won't be long now!