baby shower

Lynn, Garvey and Pete came over early to the shower to set up. Lynn made some delicious cupcakes and snacks too. I thought we got a bunch of pictures but not so many and none of anyone who was there! oops. It was so much fun though. We are so grateful for such amazing friends.

me and Lynn setting up

 vegan bruschetta, apples and grapes and a vegan cream cheese dip I made (garvey arranged them so nicely!), Dave's world famous guacamole, veggies with hummus

 Lynn's cupcakes

 halloween jo jos

 dark chocolate pops

 food! Janelle made some awesome cookies too that I really need to get the recipe for!

 Dorie was a big helper opening and handing me gifts. She was so hilarious pretending to read the cards then handing them to me and getting excited for each gift. 

 Dorie "reading" a card to me and Lynn being a good hostess 

 one of Dave's favorite gifts we got. Thanks Tre and Amanda!

this week baby got her first package addresses to her! I was so excited about it

We got so many amazing gifts. We went into her room after everyone left and went through everything again and couldn't believe how good our friends are to us. Lynn even crocheted us a blanket. When she found out I was pregnant she started it. She is the best! 

I finished washing everything yesterday. I even put the bundleme in the carseat and put it by the door. I tried to pack a bag but it didn't work. I got baby's stuff together but when it comes to my stuff I don't know what I need. I've read the lists, I just don't want to put things I may need in the bag yet. At least we live pretty close to the hospital so Dave can always run home if I forget something. 

Today is the first day of November which means my birthday is so soon. This year I'm looking forward to getting my belated bday gift more then anything. Or if she decides to come early that's ok too!

Marshfield Fair

Last year Dorie and I went to the Marshfield Fair with Lynn. This year we took Dave and met up with Lynn and Pete. With traffic we got there later than we wanted but without realizing it we stayed until it closed. It was like a casino with no clocks and bright lights.
We went straight for the animals. I swore we took more pictures but I guess not. Also the ones we took weren't the best 

 I was really excited about the porcupine! 

 and the kangaroo. There was a joey in her pouch but she wouldn't turn around long enough to get a picture

 Dorie petting cows

 Dorie and Lynn petting pigs

 He was mooing at her. Her reaction was the best

 Train set

 Lynn was the best and took Dorie on this crazy ride since I couldn't and Dave hates rides. It went back and forth and spun in circles...she loved it

Last ride of the night, Dorie was in one of the cars. She talked about going on the ferris wheel the whole ride there but when we stood in front of it she said yea I really don't think I want to try it today.


I thought she would fall asleep on the ride home but she talked nonstop the whole way. Mostly about the monkey balloon we got before we left.

a birthday at the friendly toast

Last week we went to the friendly toast for Lynn's birthday. I used to love this place but then kept having bad experiences and we stopped going. The night we went was better and the food was super good.

BUT If you are trying to eat in a rush DO NOT go there thinking it will be quick. I'm the type of person that is ready to order as soon as I sit down and pay as soon as I finish eating. Of course the other night it was nice to just hangout and talk since I haven't seen these friends in awhile. Oh and to look around at all the crazy stuff on the walls..

TSHIRT FEATURE

My friend Lynn is now doing a tshirt feature on her blog. She has done a couple so far and it's pretty cool seeing everyones favorite tshirt and why.
I'm sure if anyone is interested she would love to feature you. You can email her at littlelynn@gmail.com