A shower for baby Floro

This past Sunday was the baby shower, which was hosted by four of my friends/co-workers.  First off, let me just say that they did a phenomenal job!  Amazing ideas for set-up, food, decorations and activities. 

Transforming my kitchen into a buffet table

 Food consisted of a variety of lasagnas, salad, bread, and dessert was cookies and trifles!

We were even able to accommodate those with special diets

Just 2 of the four different types of lasagna to choose from, the 2 others were a cheese and mushroom. All very delicious

Hooray food!

 We, fortunately, avoided most baby shower games. The only one we played was gift bingo for those that were up for playing.  Aside from that, the girls put together raffle baskets. Each guest was given 3 raffle tickets when they came in and they could chose to disperse their tickets however they wanted for the chance to win a gift basket.

Coffee, Beer, and Wine

And there was also a 50/50 put together where people could purchase a ticket for $4 to place a bet when they think Spuds will arrive. They got to chose the date and then AM or PM. I think I put a bet down for the 12th.  We'll see what happens! Winner wins half the pot!

Lastly, to capture each of the guests who came there was a fingerprint tree:

Overall, it was a great time! It was great to have the support of everyone there.  We got lots of adorable clothing, toys and other needed items, like the car seat and stroller.  I wish a thank you would be sufficient, but it feels as though it falls greatly short. I just feel very blessed.

Using the baby shower as an excuse to get the nursery set-up we finally made some big decisions in our lives. The biggest was to finally say goodbye to Oscar-the-couch. Fortunately, he was re-homed with a good friend of mine where his legacy may live on.

So long, Oscar. May you live long and prosper with your new owners.

But by rehoming Oscar, we were then able to move the futon out of the nursery and into Oscar's old spot.  (We shall not talk about moving the futon, however, as this was a stressful adventure in itself.) Once the futon was out of the nursery, that then opened up a spot to acquire my birthday present, a glider.  The glider is excellent! So incredibly comfortable, and the cats agree:

This is where they now chose to sleep at night.

So, now the nursery feels more complete.  I want to add some wall decals (of a tree) and then some sort of shelving unit that can be used to house books and toys. I am feeling more ready to meet my little stretcher. (He is not much of a kicker, but a stretcher.  He likes to hold a pose for as long as possible until I have to push him back into place). I am nervous for this new part of my life to start, but eager for it  as well.