Feeling the Love

If you know me well you know that I am about as comfortable opening gifts in front of people as I would be standing in front of the Spanish Inquisition. Ok, so I'm exaggerating. A little. We didn't have a traditional shower (unless you consider cruising through the streets of SF dressed as a bridal party for Bay to Breakers 'traditional') for our wedding so in addition to being awkward, I'm also out of practice which had me a little nervous leading up to the shower for the Goose a couple weeks ago.  I think the reason I've always found it so awkward is that I am always so humbled that so many people would do such nice things for us, and this shower was no different. I was absolutely blown away by all of the time, effort and creativity that went in to planning this amazing day, you really outdid yourselves this time ladies. . .

After a couple airport runs to pick up our Norcal and Northwest guests (with a surprise visit from my aunt!) and dinner out on Friday (complete with mariachi serenade), I arrived home a little later than the rest of the team and walked in on Tara, Becky, Lish, Stacy and Eggy working away in our kitchen in what could only be described as Pinterest test labs meets Santa's workshop (with taller, more beautiful employees of course). Meanwhile, little did I know that across town at the 'grown up' house where my mom and aunt were graciously hosted by Mark's parents, they were enjoying a crafting party of their own. All of this, complete with plenty of 'goose' paraphernalia, was on full display at the shower:

Shark! PS My mom and Rose said they are NEVER doing this again.

Diaper cake in case of emergencies

The name game 

On top of all of the crafts, treats and delicious food made by a gracious Mohnacky neighbor, we were spoiled with what can only be described as the MOST DELICIOUS CANNOLIS IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD. You could probably make them too, that is if you're into making everything from scratch - including the cheese.

Heaven on a plate

Nonna and Grandma Rose

Carin, Stacy, Lish, Eggy, Me, Tara, Becko, Katie, Allie

On top of a fabulous shower, it was SO nice to have some of my favorite girls in town for a whole weekend. Many of us have been friends since the first days of freshman year - over 12  years ago - and have remained close ever since.  Although we've moved far away are busy with careers and family we always make a point to see each other as often as possible, with a little help from the Dad's/husbands who were on duty for the weekend. After a night of catching up over pizza and wine/water, we went for a Sunday cruise along the beach and couldn't pass up the photo op to get the 28 week picture for me and the 20+ week picture for Lish. It should really say 20 + 2 other kids because Lish is on round 3 and making this thing look easy:

Since Mark didn't get a lot of love in this post (he was happily at home sleeping off a red-eye and putting up Christmas lights) I thought I'd throw in a sneak peek from our quickie photo shoot on our way to the airport Sunday. We are so lucky to have such talented friends there was no way we were letting them out of town without helping us document the 28 week mark:

Stacy Greenwood Photography in ACTION!

Thank you everyone for being so nice to us and already loving this Goose as much as you do. We are lucky people:)

P.S. I'm a perpetual photo thief so thanks to Eggy, Stace and Becko for taking these pictures!