Shelby’s baby shower was this weekend. The same shower where she intended to share the baby book I posted about (way to long) a while ago. How do I sum up her shower, and the generosity of friends and family? I am very grateful and touched by everything.

Shelby decided to have a traditional baby shower, hosted by a very dear friend. Wondering what I’d do during this time, I came up with the best idea ever. I’ll have a beer shower. Basically, I invited all the significant others of the ladies that were planning on attending Shelby’s shower over to a family friends house where we’d drink beer, snack on junk food, and BBQ some burgers. It was perfect. While the ladies played games, dined on wonderful food my mom prepared, and Shelby opened presents, us men drank up. We laughed, shared stories, and simply had a great time. Try as we might, 4 hours were simply not enough time to polish off a pony keg, so our plan to combine parties was executed.

It was pretty hilarious, us drunken men made it over to my parents place (where the shower was being held) and joined the ladies. Maybe it was too much beer, but as Shelby showed me the various gifts, decorations, and thoughtful thank you cards, I couldn’t help but get teary eyed. Sure, you get thoughtful gifts for birthdays, graduations, etc, but receiving it for our baby is a whole different ball park. I feel I need to say it again, I’m overwhelmed by the generosity of others. On a day I never thought would come, I found my self pouring though receiving blankets, clothes, oneself all with beautiful embroidering of our baby’s name. It left me breathless. My mom wins first place for the best gift of all. First, she gave us a baby outfit that was knitted by my grandma (who passed away in 2000). This wasn’t just any outfit, but one that was knitted for me when I was a baby. Somehow it still looks brand new. I simply cannot wait to have our son wear it to a special family event. The second gift was a shadow box (basically a deep picture frame) that had a onesie pinned to it with a picture of me as a new born (perhaps 6 months old) wearing the same outfit. These gifts were so special and touching that it left me speechless. I wish I could have been there to see Shelby’s reaction. The impact behind these gifts truly show that money cannot buy you everything. They are priceless.

Shelby also used this time to share the book of our journey. I wish I could have been there to see people pass it around while Shelby was opening gifts. It was a big coming out for us, and it couldn’t have gone better. I’m sure Shelby will share the details soon.

The rest of the night was spent in good company while we finished the keg off. This was a day I will truly never forget, and one that I never thought would arrive.

Time to baby? We’re in the single digit weeks, and I still cannot believe it. I actually put together a crib last night and it’s beautiful. Our nursery is almost complete and I cannot wait to share pictures with you.