I had the most incredible baby shower yesterday! I have to brag/express how blessed I feel to have so many wonderful people in my life.
Yesterday was my baby shower at the Ojai Valley Inn. Such a special place since it's where Justin and I were married almost 7 years ago. Our good friend Lisette works there and she took care of every detail to make my special day perfect. I know that "nothing is perfect". But yesterday was perfect!
The event took place in the Fragrance Courtyard. This beautiful secluded location surrounded by lavender and rosemary. We enjoyed a buffet lunch, dessert followed by many gifts that needed to be opened. My mom and sister organized about three games. It was great!
Each guest took home a small burlap pouch filled with my favorite organic teas and a small jar of honey. During this pregnancy I have been drinking so much tea that I found it only appropriate to share my favorites with my guests.
I belong to a Bunco group, we meet every month to drink wine (I drink water), talk about our kids and role some dice. I've really become great friends with a lot of the ladies and having them at my shower was very special. I feel like I've finally got a good group of friends that are more in-line with where I'm at in this stage of my life. We value the same things, have the same interests and care for one another in the same way.
Last Monday I ended up in the hospital because I was having severe pressure and sharp pain. I got all checked out and everything is fine. Baby is doing great and I wasn't going into labor. Thank God! But the news that I was in the hospital got around to my Bunco group and so many of them called and texted me to see how I was doing. My very dear friend Tiffany called me so many times to check on me and see if there was anything she could do. Now she's also pregnant with a one year old. So sweet.
I looked back on what made this shower so much better than my last one. And it's not the amount of money that went into it (actually my first shower cost more!) or what gifts I received, or any of that material stuff. It really was the best because I had my wonderful Mom and sister plan it and I was surrounded by so much love from friends and family. I feel so blessed.
(I'll post photos later. Still waiting on a few more)
