It's Shower Time!!!

We have a lucky little girl in my belly. The first surprise was a shower thrown by my mom and sister-in-law. I was told we were going to Mryanda's birthday party. At the house was about 20 of my family, friends and co-workers!
It brought back memories of a little over a year ago, when we were there for my bridal shower! It was again a beautiful day, fun filled with games and prizes and many, many gifts to open. Our little girl is surrounded by family and friends who already love her so much!

My second surprise came on a day when I wasn't feeling my best at work. It was a busy day, I had so much work to do (planning on my LOA), and I wasn't feeling my best or looking my best. I was asked to go for birthday cake and once I got to the top of the ramp I noticed two dozen or so of my fellow co-workers. I was completely shocked! They got me! I work with very kind and generous people who are also very anxious to meet our little girl. We got gift cards, clothes, hand-made items and books.

Our third and final surprise came when I was asked to come to the Mill because both Ben and Jim were getting a "Sportsman's Award". I was so excited for Ben and was so excited that I was able to make it. When we got down the stairs and rounded the corner Ben and I noticed the balloons and gifts. It was a shower for Ben from his co-workers! Needless to say I was quite upset that he wasn't really getting an award.

We had a beautiful spread of food, my favorite Jewish Apple Cake and a beautifully decorated butterfly cake. Ben also works with thoughtful and generous people who can't wait the arrival of Yarrington Mills 5th generation!

To all of our family, friends and co-workers we say Thank You! These parties were so wonderful. We appreciate the time and effort you gave to make the arrival of our little Alexis so memorable! It's amazing to feel the love that surrounds us both within our families and also within our work families.

I've expressed to some close friends that many years ago I had thought my dream of finding my very best friend & soul mate, and my desire to have a family was lost...and then I met Ben and my life has changed. I tell him all the time that I love the way he loves me! We recognize this next step in our life's journey together is going to be new and a learning process as we go. What I already know now is that Ben's love for his daughter is going to be nothing less than the love I receive and she is going to be the luckiest little girl in the world to have him for a Daddy!