OakleyLife

Well, this weekend we had the company of Donna Oakley! We were so excited to show her our nursery and all of the little things we have for Gates. It was really so fun to share all these things with her, for both Brandon and myself...
Brandon's family hosted a wonderful baby shower for us, and we got lots of great things. Our little baby is so blessed and I hope and pray that she feels blessed and loved every day of her life!
Brandon was busy Sunday setting up all sorts of things. He set up the pack and play, and the swing, and the bouncer. He said that the pack and play was not the easiest thing in the world to set up, but it looks good and secure! I have been washing and washing and I packed my diaper bag too. We are just really anxiously awaiting her arrival at this point!!! (well, and worrying, and fretting, and freaking out a little too...)

Brandon's mother Susan and his younger sisters gave us a very special gift at the shower. A beautiful baptismal gown and bonnet and shoes and blanket for Gates. Brandon's sister said that we would put her name and date on the blanket once the time is here. I thought this was such a thoughtful and touching gift. We have been looking at churches and hoping to find one that we felt very comfortable in. We are still on the search, so Susan said she would find out about having Gates baptized at her church.

Donna and Alan gave Brandon a new Ipod! I have never seen Brandon sooooo elated. To him this was better than anything baby related! He is sooo happy and proud and will probably NEVER EVER leave it in his truck again!!!