Illinois Baby Shower

This past Sunday, the ladies up here in Bloomington-Normal banded together, with Emily as their fearless leader, to throw me a fantabulous baby shower. It was so nice to look around the room and to see friends that have become like family as JD and I live so far from Atlanta. Emily planned some great (and non-embarrassing!) games that kept us all entertained, while she, Beth, Gen, Melissa, and the host, Dr. Roberta Trites contributed a feast of homemade food. Danielle took care of filling the house with spring flowers, and Gen brought the finishing touch: some baby balloons! It truly was a great celebration.

Here is Beth Z. and one of my professors, Dr. Karen Coats, who knitted some precious baby hats.
The full spread and all the girls.

The Bible study ladies showed up in force with (from the left) Emily (or E2 as we call her), Kelly, and Ashley.

Me and the master shower planner: E1.

Why is Beth always sitting next to the professors? Here's Roberta!

Emily has hand-pieced baby Michael an amazing quilt!! He's already so loved and doesn't even realize it.

Thank you again to all the contributors! I'm 2 months out from delivery and feeling the pressure in more ways than one. Wednesday we'll have the 30 week ultrasound, so we're looking forward to some great new pictures of baby Michael. Meanwhile, Spring has sprung, and it is truly a great time of year.