Baby Shower for #Newtab

On Saturday, we hosted our first party in our "new" home in honor of your very first cousin on the Tabailloux side of the family.  Uncle Timmy and Aunt Bethany are due to have a little one right after the new year, and we can hardly wait to meet the tiny baby! 

There were about 30 people who had replied YES!  How wonderful to have so many people pour out love for this new baby on the way.  It was exciting thinking about throwing this shower, and opening up our home to so many close friends, but I started to feel anxious about everything being perfect.  I wanted to make sure there would be enough food, so I kept adding things to my list of items to prepare.  I wanted to make sure there was enough room for everyone, so I started moving stuff around to open the area up a bit more.  I wanted to make sure everything was in it's right place and the house was in order, so I frantically scoured every bit of it.  It seems I always add way more stress than needed when in these sorts of  situations leading to pathetic meltdowns involving unnecessary tears.  Thankful for a husband who reminds me over and over again to breathe and just enjoy myself!  He always calms my nerves and relaxes me.  A few girls from our Open House Bible Study group offered to help with decorations and bringing extra food.  For this, I was extremely grateful! 

When Saturday came I was ready to par-tay, and was excited for everyone to arrive.  Sarah and Katie from open house showed up a bit early to help get everything set up.  I, on the other hand, was still running around trying to make myself presentable before everyone else arrived!  By three o'clock, everything was looking great and little by little guests began to flow in through the door, and just as Maman Jeannie had said, all my stress went away with each new face that entered. 

The house was soon full to it's capacity, laughter and conversation filling the space.  The kitchen was overflowing with food and the smell of hot apple cider poured throughout the house.  The cake I had baked was graciously decorated by our master baker friend, Dan, and it looked beautiful!  Paul walked by me and kissed my face while whispering, "Are you having fun?  No more stress?"  I quickly replied, "Yes.  This is great!"  He was such a great help in keeping things moving, MCing the party, and just supporting and encouraging me! 

Tim, Zaylee, and Dan--the master cake maker extraordinaire

It was such a wonderful time with so many loved ones.  Tim and Bethany were showered with many gifts for their little baby, and as Timmy said, "I'm so excited for this baby now!  We are ready!"  It was so fun to see all the gifts and brought on new waves of excitement for this sweet, little addition to the family.  They are going to be great parents, and we can't wait to be Aunt and Uncle to this little bundle!! 

Some of the lovely ladies!

**Zaylee was so excited for the party she decided to refuse her nap that afternoon, which caused her to be a bit anxious at times with all the people.  Overall, she did great and let most people love on her..until she saw Paul or me!