My amazing friend Sue hosted and threw a shower/get together for Bob and I along with our friends to celebrate the baby to be and our last get together as a single couple. We all met up for dinner first, and then headed to Sue's home for games, cake, and festivities.

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!

Bob and I stayed home this year for the New Year's celebration...I think that's the first time I've ever been home to watch the ball drop...since High School? It was weird...but relaxing. This whole baby thing is definitely making me more maternal.

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.

We didn't end up going home for the holidays this year because the trip we made for the shower was so close and we thought it would be best to stay put to keep the pregnancy safe. So...we spent Christmas Eve with Bob's sister and her family and visited locally. Low key and relaxing. The kids, Ariana and Dan Dan are growing up so quick...they're so lucky to have each other, and we're so lucky to have them in our lives...the holidays are so much more fun with their smiles and laughter.





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!

Thank you mom so much for putting together this amazing shower for Bob and I. All the thought and detail that went into it was so special for both of us and it's helping us to get more and more excited about meeting our baby girl! We are so blessed and lucky for all the special gifts and sentiments we received for our baby to be and can't thank everyone enough during this incredibly special time in our lives.
Here's some pictures from the party! Under the sea!

My friend Heather was in charge of Programs for our group in 2009 and she did an amazing job ... even with our last event being our Christmas party. We had it at a venue that a lot of us have photographed Weddings at before so we knew how amazing it was as a space for parties.
Artisan Works is a HUGE gallery of sculpture, paintings, photography, and history! I feel really lucky to be a part of such an amazing group of people ... We don't have regular jobs that we go to like most people so when we do get together as a team, it's very much appreciated. The help, guidance, and connection we share is such a huge benefit to our work and business...and it's a lot of FUN too!
:)
Here's a few pictures of my buds from the party.







I'm in charge of the Programs for 2010 and have already heard that people are excited about them and I'm looking forward to providing the education and benefits for all of us.