No WAY!! That's AWESOME!!

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We are SO lucky to have such incredible friends by our sides as we look forward to becoming parents. Their excitement and encouragement has meant the world to Bob and I on this journey and I will never ever forget their support and companionship.
Thanks guys!
:)

Here's some pictures: (you can click on them to make them bigger)

Jim, Susan, and peekaboo Kristina

Me and Sue!

Me and Kristina

Me and Susan

Amazing basket that Susan put together of crochet'ed farm animals and blanket!

Susan's basket had washcloth figures in it too!

Our first piece of black clothing from who else but Jim :)

Soccer outfit and booties for Bob!

haha, skull sandals

We played some baby trivia games, and everyone got to win a fun prize...these are the favors

Time to cut the cake...mmmm!

Group Shot:
Kristina/Ben, Matt/Heidi, Jim/Susan, Tracy/(Mike who couldn't be there because he was at a doggie training weekend with Luna; so cute!), Me/Bob, Sue/Kevin.

My friends Heather and Linda went to dinner but couldn't come to the house so they're not in the shot, but they were a very special part of the celebration for me.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone who has been celebrating with us these past 9 months...we can't wait for you to meet our little girl!
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We celebrated Ariana's 8th Birthday the first week of January too...I can't believe she's eight! Then Anna came home from Arizona to host a family baby shower for Bob and I.
We are so incredibly lucky...wow.
Thank you Anna!
Here's some pictures: (you can click on them to make them bigger)

I had to wash all the clothes, blankets, towels, etc. as well before putting everything away in the dresser...so our living room was taken over by baby laundry. Everything is so tiny!

I was able to meet up for another photographers get together too...next time I see my friends we'll have a baby! Thanks for all the encouragement guys!

A few days later, one last luncheon with Heather, Linda, and Rachel. You guys are SO supportive and I can't thank you enough for your excitement and friendship. :)

Miguel is back in Rochester! He moved to Atlanta years ago, and just recently needed a change and came back. We got together and it was like no time had passed. So great to see you again!

Bob and I have also been going to birthing classes together to learn about the process, the breathing, labor...etc. We got a tour of the hospital rooms too which are a lot nicer than I would have expected. Very comforting. I went swimming a few times too which felt great and continue to walk Buddy twice a day trying to get out and stay active a little bit at least. I miss doing more than that though.
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A few days later, mom and Peter came out to visit and to take care of any last minute baby stuff before they come back for the delivery. We celebrated their Anniversary dinner together where I had champagne and strawberries waiting for them at the table and enjoyed an incredible meal.

While they were here, we decided that we would need a bassinet in our bedroom for the first month or two before moving the baby to the crib, so they treated that to us as well. Thank you! Bob spent that evening putting it together... so cute.

I took mom to get a pedicure as part of her gift too which was really relaxing and fun. I couldn't believe she'd never had one done before!

We also took in a lot of movies...and they stayed 2 extra days to be able to see 'Avatar' in 3D at the Imax...it was always sold out when we were ready to go. We got a pizza at the theater and brought it inside for dinner...I love this picture:

Here's a few pictures of our breakfast table. It's so nice to entertain and have family over who enjoy it.

Mom and Peter in front of our tree with a few more little things we picked up for baby while they were here:

The next time we see each other we'll be at the hospital greeting our newest little member to the family! :)

I got to visit with my friend Sue and her son Nolan over the break too. I can't believe he's almost 4...time flies!

And here's our Christmas card:

Looking forward to 2010!]]> http://sue.mongiovi.com/index.php?entry=entry100221-162033 2010-02-21T00:00:00Z 2010-02-21T00:00:00Z Mom's Baby shower Here's some pictures from the party! Under the sea!

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