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Prego Party

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By Sarah

With Michelle being the youngest of 3, I didn't expect a baby shower. And besides, I didn't want to jinx the one pregnancy that seemed to be going well for Dan & I. But after I was 37 weeks along, I suddenly wanted a chance to play all those silly baby shower games, but not make people feel like they had to bring presents. Hence, the "pregnancy party" began to take shape. We had guests bring brunch food instead of presents and had a grand old time.
So this is how big my belly was at 38 weeks!
Good thing we had the party when we did, because the next Saturday Michelle was born!
Danny & Ryan were the only boys/children around. Turns out Danny J. loves balloons and parties just like his big sister. (But she wasn't feeling well, so hung out with Dad all morning instead.)Thanks to my beautiful models, here's a picture of the wonderful diaper cake & refreshments.
Thank you, Shannon, for throwing me my pregnancy party!

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Shannon said…
oh I'm so happy for you! such a blessing! I can't wait to hear how things go and see how beautiful she is! :)
April 2, 2010 at 1:51 PM
Shannon said…
just commented on your blog...but forgot to answer about taking pictures...i've been enjoying taking photos with a camera 'just below DSLR' and learned manual modes through a great friend in our stake down here in Maricopa, AZ. I have two amazing wonderful friends that are amazing amazing amazing photographers that have taken me under their wing and have taught me so much. but I have so much longer to go until i feel i can be just like them, but i'm on the way. taking a photo course on learning how to use manual modes is definitely the first step...audios auto! it makes me happy to take beautiful photos and share them...it's my way of journaling. plus it's great to show family far away what's going on and how much the kids have changed. do you guys have any camera's or skills too? I noticed on your facebook that there are some amazing photos of the kids too. gotta let me in on that secret too! i've been thinking of you a lot...and been so happy for you.
April 2, 2010 at 10:08 PM
Leslie@leserleeslovesandhobbies said…
Oh, so fun! I'm so happy for you guys! But I think you already know that. If you ever head out this way, let me know, I'm sure the kids would have a great time together.
April 7, 2010 at 8:56 AM
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