THE Shower!

The baby shower last night was amazing! The hostesses went all out.
The highlights:

The Decor: There were photos of each of us as children all over the house-each photo was mounted and decorated. Michelle Ochsner was in charge of this and I cant imagine the amount of time it took. Her husband told me that the babysitter helped-his quote "I paid the babysitter to bedazzle!"

Flowers that were beyond amazing by the talented Jocie Weber from A Perfect Gift.

Justin and I had made a cast of my belly and we had everyone sign it as they arrived at the shower-it now hangs in the nursery.

The Food: MM's around the house that said Baby O on them, napkins with Baby O embossed on them. Scrumptious pork sandwiches, sides, and dessert.

The Drink: Beer and liquor that flowed all night-evidently Justin's Dad enjoyed it as he was the last to leave at 3 am after a hot game of poker.

The Gifts: The group gifts (Stroller, High Chair, and Bouncy Seat) were so generous and were presented in such a unique way. The Baby O sign was made by Jocie Weber's talented Mom, Mary.

The Setting: Fred and Deanna's house is beautiful and perfect for a big party. The open floor plan, the huge windows, beautiful yard, all on their own lake.


The People: The shower could have been in the middle of a field and it still would have rocked to be around so many friends and family. The farthest traveled were Brett and Erin Richardson from Scottsdale-though they were in town for a family event. Sioux City Sue drove 4 hours from Sioux City after work so she takes second prize!!! Several people came from Lincoln and Omaha.

The Hosts: We had 9 host couples and needed that many for all of the time and effort it took. Andrea and Troy Curtis (I call her the 'chairman' or she calls herself the 'shower nazi'), Fred and Deanna Bosselman (who opened their home), Michelle and Tracy Ochsner (the bedazzlers), Kristin and Rodney Buhr (MM's chair people), Laurie Moncrief, Kelly and Dave Landgren, Steph and Mark Bliss (I had 4 pieces of the carrot cake she made), Beth and Randy Coil, Julie and Bob Parker. As if they hadn't done enough, they had Mary Weber make a cute onesie that said Baby O and they gave us addressed Thank You cards to use that are just darling. THEY WENT ALLLLL OUT!

Deanna, Ali.O, Andrea, Julie, Beth, Michelle, Kristin (missing Laurie, Kelly, and Steph)

The Announcement: So, Justin and I made the decision the morning of the shower to share something with everyone that we have known for awhile. No one knew we were going to do this besides Andrea. Justin thanked everyone for coming then announced that he is going to be outnumbered soon because WE ARE HAVING A GIRL!!!!!! We have it all on video, the look on Mom's face was priceless and every ones cheers were heartwarming.

It was really a night to remember and we feel so fortunate to have so many friends to help us celebrate this amazing miracle that we have been blessed with!!!!