The Baby Shower

First, thanks to everyone that put together the baby shower for my baby and baby mama. I really appreciate the work that Betsy, Ann and Megan put into the planning, baking, painting, sewing, crocheting (Ann, it's all the rage...the young people are all doing it...) to make this shower special for Kristen. She was overwhelmed and loved every minute! She kept saying "It looked like my shower! It looked like my shower!", to which I replied, "Yes, that's because it was your shower." Then I got the look and the "You don't understand." Guess I don't. I do...but I don't...Thanks also to everyone that attended and for the gifts given for my soon to born daughter. We are blessed to know each and every one of you.

Three pregnant ladies in this picture...oops...sorry Megan...

(We were thrilled to learn this weekend that Emmy will have not only one but TWO Borchardt cousins. Megan and Keith are due in early June!)

The beautiful decorations thanks to Mrs. Bowser's business!

YUM! RJ Goodies Cake!

Betsy's first rocking chair! I think she may be joining the business!

I guess we can read something other than "All Hippos Go Berserk", but it's still my favorite!

My daughter, although I have not met her yet, is going to be a Diva (Kristen's words). She already has so many clothes, so many toys, custom baby bedding, bed crowns, fabric galore, custom rocking chairs, cutom blankets, cutom quilts, little girl fans! More than I could have ever imagined! She is spoiled beyond belief and has yet to take her first breath. I can only imagine what Christmas will be like! I haven't even had a chance to spoil her. I know, my days are coming. I am sure there are grandparents and great-granparents and great aunts and uncles and regular aunts and uncles that are just waiting to help me out.

The "incomplete" bed crown. A work in progress.

Puffy letters courtesy of Tutu Wahini and Aunt RARra

Kristen and I are down to approximately six weeks, 45 days if you want to be exact, and I do...trust me...Emerson will be here and our lives will change forever. Kristen and I have both been so busy that this weekend was a help in realizing that this is about to happen! Sometimes I can't believe it! The other day Kristen asked me if I thought we would be diappointed that we did not take more time to just be together and enjoy the small things about the pregnancy. I said yes as I put my head down to finish my finance paper on the current financial crisis, and my estimate for a new project at work and my presentation on Singapore Airlines for my marketing class and...

But its been great, with the best yet to come. Thanks again to everyone for making everything so special.

From Kristen: THANK YOU to everyone for my FABULOUS shower this weekend. I am SO blessed to have you all in my lives and my daughter is one lucky girl! I loved every minute of it. Thanks for making me feel SO special!