Getting ready for sweet little Aaron!

I am happy to say that yesterday was the last day of the school year!  It was a rough ending to the year with all of the chaos that was going on but it made the last day so much sweeter.  I have finished my first year of second grade and look forward to a repeat, well improved repeat, next year.  I plan to fully enjoy my summer and get the most out of it before I have to go back.  I am almost done with grad school, I just have to finish one last paper, and then I am free from that too.  Not only does this mean it is time to relax but it is also time to focus on Aaron and make sure we have all things in order for his arrival.

 It never ceases to amaze me what wonderful and loving people we have in our lives.  Last Saturday we were blessed to have a wonderful get together in celebration and anticipation of Aaron.  I was so excited that Barbie was able to fly in and be a part of the festivities.  Her, my mom, Rick and I spent some time Friday night getting some of the decorations hung and visiting.  There were some amazing hostesses that worked very hard to make sure that all parts of the shower were amazing.  The theme was "Courtney's about to Pop".  It was so cute because everything had to do with popping.  Here are some pictures of the amazing food.

Abbey spent some time the week before the shower making white chocolate popcorn as a favor for all of the guests, it was yummy!  Barbie made the cute lollipop bouquets out of baby washcloths.

Shawna made an adorable page for his scrapbook that everyone wrote their guess on when he would come.  In addition each guest added their finger print to a picture that will hang in his room.

Abbey and Kara made a super cute wreath that we hung on the outside of the door that day but now hangs on Aaron's bedroom door.

And, many great friends came to celebrate.

Sorority Sisters

Neighbors from my Mom's old neighborhood

Family

Other pregnant bellies

And, some very special little friends

 Emma, my sweet friend Rian's little girl was one of the big girls this day.

Mikey, one of the Sellers Fellers want to come check out where his new friend will live.


We were blessed with not only great company but many wonderful gifts.  We are well on our way to bring this sweet baby home.  Now, it is time for mommy to go get busy organizing everything.