My first showers!

We were very blessed to have TWO separate showers in Grand Rapids over the Thanksgiving weekend!

The first was Friday night at Paula Nowakowski's and it was hosted by "the group" - Grandpa and Grandma Rankin's family friends who we've grown up with. The theme was "All Star Shower" because Baby Boy M is sure to be a sports fan just like his dad and uncles. We had a great time playing the "Baby Body Part" game, eating and drinking bellinis (virgin for me, of course). There were two other baby boys there, which made it all the more fun.

Saturday night the shower was hosted by Grandma Middleton, my sister-in-laws and our Jastifer aunts. It was also very special! The theme was "Great Expectations" (one of my fave classic books, actually!) and the invites were sent to look like library cards. Everyone was encouraged to bring a favorite children's book. Needless to say, we ended up with a ton of amazing books! Joe and I are really excited about reading to Baby M when he arrives so it was a perfect theme for us.

We ended up with so many amazing gifts. Our family and friends are unbelievably generous! Thank you everyone!!!