Lee couldn't make the trip to CT, but thankfully I had Sarah as my travel buddy. I am not the best flyer- as Sarah is now aware of. But it must be noted I am not nearly as bad as you, Heather! I am just really not a fan of taking off- and when the plane moves in a way I feel as though isn't normal. So when I have a hand to squeeze (or potentially break), I feel a little better.
When Sarah and I arrived in Boston, seeing my mom and Heather was so amazing. My mom (with a permanent back/neck injury) who was wearing wedges, RAN to us. We couldn't get to each other fast enough. And when we did, we group hugged and cried. Then, of course they touched the bump and said hi to baby G. :) That night, we met my dad for dinner once he was out of work. That was when it was my turn to run. This pregnant lady ran through Wooster St pizza fighting back tears to hug her dad! Again- I couldn't get there fast enough.
The weekend is now such a blur of awesomeness. Friday was spent getting to CT from the airport and running errands for shower preparation. Saturday was our shower, full of laughter and love that I will never forget. Sunday I was able to celebrate with my dear friend who got engaged after we moved, and is getting married in CT while I will be almost 36 weeks pregnant. Since I have and will miss such momentous moments for her, I was thankful to be able to attend her bridal shower and love on her! After her shower, we celebrated Mother's Day with my mom a week early since all of us kids were together. It was a great day just being together. Again- full of laughter and love. There were also some quick, but wonderful visits from different family members and close friends- as many as we could squeeze into one weekend. Monday we packed up our things, and headed back to the airport. It was a tearful goodbye, that's always the hardest part. But I left feeling so incredibly loved and with a heart full of memories that I will never, ever forget.
Thankfully, my friend Meg is such a talented photographer and she documented the shower beautifully! All of the shower pictures are from her- thanks for sharing them with me Meg! While I did pack my own camera (even though Sarah laughed at me when I did), I didn't take a single photo (other than a few iphone photos). I would love to see any photos you may have taken too! (I may or may not be looking at you Amy!) :)
Photo overload, brace yourselves!
My mom and Heather did a WONDERFUL job planning and executing such a great shower!
I LOVED getting to squeeze so many loved ones!!
My mom is a little bit excited about being a Nana :)
(Mrs. Pat was SO kind to open her home to us- love her heart!)
I was SHOCKED to see how mature and big Caleigh got!
Our future nanny ;)
I was telling a Lee story- and then laughing at my own story apparently?
Loving the 007 onsie from Matt :)
Our quick front yard photo shoot:
These next two pictures describe the entire weekend- my mom and Sarah legitimately fought over belly time every waking minute.
(look at how they are looking at each other! hahah- I love that Meg captured this moment so perfectly!)
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE.
Our shower was so wonderful- thank you to all those who helped in some way and for all those who came to celebrate with us! We love you all so much!
Here are a few more iphone photos I took over the weekend:
So thankful for my travel buddy- for the time we were able to spend together and for her hand to hold during the flight.
Checking out dad's new toy!
I loved growing up seeing this- this is what Lee and I want our son to grow up seeing too.
Celebrating the future Mrs.!
Visiting with the Parkers!
Ended the weekend with some chocolate soft serve ice cream- a rare find in Charlotte!
(Amy couldn't decide which kind to get- so she got two!)
(blurry- but I love it!)
(love my mom so, so much!)
It was such an AMAZING weekend!!
