Random Thoughts and Shower Weekend

Since my first trimester was so rough I've really taken advantage of feeling good these past few months and I've tried exercising as much as I can since I know things will change drastically once Lula gets here.  A big part of my weekend workout routine has become walking 4 miles on Saturday and Sunday mornings with Paul  - and since Paul can't go anywhere without Teddy Bear, Teddy has been joining us on our long walks as well.  You might think that 4 miles is a long way for a small dog like Teddy but he isn't actually doing very much walking, he comfortably travels in the Outward Hound:

After our walk this past Saturday we had a busy day of preparing for a "Stock the Bar" shower for our friends Andrea and Drew who are getting married in a couple of weeks in Toronto.  I'm the matron of honor so we're looking forward to a little mini vacation to Canada before Lula makes her appearance.  Anywho, the shower was a blast - I hosted it with another of the bridesmaids, Reba, and she and I put our creative juices together in planning and I must say that it turned out great:

 The hostesses (me and Reba)

 Me and the Bride

The Happy Couple



I wish I had done a better job of getting pictures of Andrea and Drew with all of the other guests but Reba was taking pictures too so hopefully she got a  few goods ones.

On Sunday we had another early morning walk - which almost didn't happen because of our late night "stocking the bar" :) - and then it was time to get ready for my Jacksonville baby shower.

I have the most amazing friends who put together a perfect baby shower filled with great food, good company and a lot of owls for baby Lula:

 Me with the hostesses (Andrea & Angie)

 Me & my mom - she came in town for the shower!

 My friend Maggie is 6 weeks behind me and they're having a little girl too :)

 As you can see from my expression, I got some really great things :)

 All Paul really wanted off of the registry was the BOB - and my parents got it for us!!!

We had such a fun and busy weekend - I think I'll be catching up on sleep for weeks to come. 

Paul and I truly couldn't be more blessed with such amazing family and friends.  Thank you, times a million, to everyone who helped to make Lula's Jacksonville baby shower so wonderful!