A Beautiful Baby Shower in Virginia!

Matt and I spent the morning and early afternoon in Crozet, Virginia (one of our favorite places ever, considering it's where we 'tied the knot') on Saturday.  Matt, Joe and Andrew spent the day on the links while the wives and I enjoyed a beautiful baby shower at the Koshansky's home.  Lindsey and Brittany went out of their way planning and preparing a delicious brunch, complete with a homemade vegetarian breakfast casserole, a lush Caesar salad, two different kinds of chicken salad, fresh berries, hummus, crackers and cheese.  For dessert, Lindsey made a decadent tray of brownies and served a variety of homemade tarts from Whole Foods.  The ladies drank Mimosas as we sat around the table, complete with hydrangeas and pink tulips, catching up and talking about the baby.  Austin, Lindsey's almost four-year-old daughter, was my helper for the day, answering the door in her pretty white dress and passing me all of my baby shower presents.  She gave her approval on each of the gifts, announcing that she "had that," "loved that," or would "wear that" herself.  What a cutie!!

After the shower, Matt and I collected the rest of our gift cards and made a final purchase for baby Macy.  All of the final must-haves are ordered and we're as ready as we'll ever be for her arrival.  It's hard to believe that we just found out we were expecting in January and it's already almost August.  Time flies when you're preparing for a little one! 

With the nursery set-up and ready to go, Matt and I are spending some time completing different projects around the house.  We close on our home in mid-August and we're really excited to become home owners in the Valley!  My parents are coming down this weekend to help me wash all of Macy's clothes and blankets and to prepare my hospital bag before the big day.  I finish teaching summer school this week, which has been a wonderful way to pass time and make a little bit of extra money this summer.  When school starts back up, I'll be substitute teaching until Macy decides to make her big debut.  After maternity leave, I'll be returning to my position as a PALS Aide.  It's all coming together- this new life of ours!

Love you all and appreciate your kindness and support more than you know.  :)

XO,
Soon-to-Be Mama Stowell