It's that time again...where at least 1 (but usually 2!) girls in our group celebrates the upcoming arrival of a new little one to our baby brood. We all laughed yesterday about the irony of our baby showers...there is always at least 2 women pregnant at a time. At my shower, Heather Kerri and myself were all expecting. At Kerri's shower, it was Kerri and Heather. At Alison's' yesterday, both Alison and Jessica are expecting little ones. Come to think of it Heather- no one was pregnant at yours....but it doesn't count because yours was cancelled due to those pesky kidney stones! So our legend of "two at a time" still stands! And let's just face it Amanda- when you are pregnant you know at least one of the girls will be going on round 2 :-) 
So we celebrated the guest of honor, Alison, with food, friends and lots of good baby presents. And I must admit, Heather and I can make a mean diaper cake. Were were impressed by our own creation. 
I think the most fun part about going through pregnancies with your best friends is that there is a common thread that runs deep through us as moms. There is something so personal and so intimate about sharing advice and leaning on each other for support as we try to muddle through becoming mothers of grace and wisdom. Maybe I was naive to believe that once you become a mom, you "magically" know all the answers and know exactly what you are doing...but the truth is- you actually realize how vulnerable you are and how much you still need to learn. It's the most extraordinary yet humbling experience I have ever had in my life. And on those days where you question your every decision, its a comfort to my soul to reach out to these women and find encouragement and prayer...and maybe some coffee and dessert :-) We have a long road ahead of us, and I am so blessed to have these women to enjoy it with!
We all can't wait to meet you Avery and Fischer! **Jessica and Avery are on the left, Alison and Fischer on the right :-) **
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