I’ve been wanting to write this post for the past few days now, but I’ve been putting it off because I know it’s just going to come out jumbly & unorganized, & I so want to accurately describe the love I felt this weekend. Anthony & I, our family, & friends, celebrated Ella’s very impending arrival with a shower at our home this past Saturday. And I must say, it was just beautiful. I’ve been emotional lately anyway, but since Saturday, my hormones are flying high. I cry every day about one thing or another…I caught myself tearing up reading the instructional manual for the wipes warmer yesterday. This next month is going to be a bumpy ride.

I don’t feel like I will ever be able to adequately express how grateful I am to have such amazing people in our lives. I feel truly blessed to be a tiny factor in their lives, & I can’t imagine them not being in mine. My three best friends organized & threw the baby bash & it was perfect. The beautiful decorations & the way-too-good food set the perfect stage for a comfortable day of togetherness with people I needed to see & spend time with. My sister flew in from San Francisco & I couldn’t be more thrilled that she was there for the celebration. I can’t wait for Ella to meet all the incredible people her life has in store for her.

I’m getting teary now & I know there’s more to say, but I seem to be having trouble seeing the screen.

I guess in summary, I don’t think I could ever express the love I felt that day, because it was too outstanding. I could not have asked for a more perfect way to prepare for Ella’s arrival. When she is older, she will look at pictures from that day & read the notes addressed to her, & know just how loved she was even before she came into the world. And I will know for always how blessed I am to have such amazing friends & family in my very own world.

Thank you, ladies. I love you.

And thank you, Fooz, for capturing all the moments from the day.  I am missing you already.  Love.