A baby shower

My wonderful friends and sisters in Christ from Calvary Chapel Minot blessed me with an absolutely beautiful baby shower last weekend. The decorations, food, games, and everything was more than I could have ever imagined. It was so nice to celebrate Aspen with such a great group of ladies. It seems like I have waited forever for that day. Not to have a shower, but to celebrate the miracle of life and to celebrate a baby of our own. I can't even begin to explain how much it means to us to be expecting a baby and how excited we are. We are truly so blessed.

Here is a quick picture from the shower and some photos I took when I got home. I went into serious nesting mode this week so I might have missed some things. 

^This blanket is actually one that my Aunt Susie made I just didn't have a chance to get a pic and put it up on the blog until now. 

My blood pressure has been up and down over a few appointments and is being monitored now. Thankfully, this week it was not only normal but it was pretty close to what it normally is. I think maybe it is partially just the pregnancy and also a mix of anxiety that has been causing it to be high on certain occasions  I also made sure that I cut out absolutely all caffeine and I am feeling better now as well. We are far enough along now though that if they have to take her early then there really shouldn't be too many issues. I am 39 weeks which is considered term so it should be safe for her to come now.  Well except that her daddy is sick and her mommy is now trying to fight off the same bug and we have a few inches of snow over the roads that doesn't make travel as easy or as quick.