Monday, July 29, 2013

Baby Shower

Thank you so much for your patience over the last few weeks while I've been away ( a bit of a maternity leave, if you will). We have been figuring out our new lives as parents. It's been amazing and crazy all at the same time.
Now that Hudson is 6 weeks old he is starting to fall into a pattern. We are so lucky he never had his days and nights mixed up and he's always been a solid eater and sleeper, but we are finally getting those 6 hour stretches we've been promised for the last 5 weeks! ;) What everyone failed to mention is that it's only one 6 hour stretch . . . the rest are 2 hour stretches. But I am so grateful for any amount of sleep over 30 minutes.

We've moved into a cluster feeding schedule . . . about 4pm until 630 or 7pm I am on the couch feeding the baby! If only I could blog and feed Hudson at the same time. . . I would have endless posts for you!

But our update is that we are all doing well. We are sleeping, some days more than others. But we are over the moon in love with our little man!

On Saturday our very sweet and so creative friends threw us a beautiful shower!! Here are some of the pictures and really special touches they added. It was one of the most heartwarming days of my life. To share Hudson with our friends and family was amazing and only brought me to tears twice that day.

This banner welcomed us to the party (p.s. I am going to have to house crash these friends and share their home with you . . . beautiful doesn't even begin to describe it!).
We received some incredibly thoughtful and touching gifts. Hudson's library is now stocked full of beautiful and classic books, like Love you forever (a favorite of mine).
The diaper cake was fabulous and made up of organic, natural diapers . . . and what does every mother need in her diaper cake???? A bottle of Red Wine!!! haha I guess that's a perk reserved for adopting, non-breastfeeding mothers.

Ok, this is one of my favorite party banners of all time. I LOVE the Pattern!!  (I will have to share their fabulous fireplace made from old barn board one day!)
We were so spoiled by family and friends. Hudson is one very loved and now . . . very spoiled little guy.
We received a very special card from one of our honorary nieces . . . welcoming Hudson. And a very pretty picture of me and Hudson.
It was a beautiful day and one that I will remember for the rest of my life. Friends came in from all over, my mom came in to town for the weekend and even friends who couldn't make it sent gifts and Love!
We are so blessed.

We are almost finished Hudson's (***spoiler alert***) Elephant themed Nursery ;)  I will have some photos ready for tomorrow!! :)

36 comments:

  1. What amazing friends and family you have to look after you all like that and throw such a special party for you :) That poem is really something special almost had me shed a tear for a moment there! Cant wait to see the nursery!

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  2. Oh gosh, yes that poem made me cry too... But at the same time I'm smiling, because I'm so happy for you! Enjoy your time with your baby boy!

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  3. The book Love You Forever is one of my favorites too!
    My little guy still has five or so weeks of cooking time left but I have already started reading to him. I can't get through Love You Forever without crying!

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  4. What a lovely shower! Can't wait to see the nursery!

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  5. Congrats!!! You are truly blessed. Looking forward to the nursery reveal and the house where the shower was held looks beautiful...can't wait for that house crash!

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  6. What a great shower for hudson and the both of you. I love the card of your niece, so sweet and can't wait for the pictures of Hudsons nursery.

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  7. I am so happy for you. This post made me cry more than your last one! For someone who has been trying to conceive for years (and looking into alternatives, like adoption) this was so heartwarming. God bless your new family.

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  8. What a beautiful shower! It takes Mommies and Daddies a few weeks to get their sea legs with the first child. No doubt you and Lee have done it beautifully. Can't wait to hear more about your bundle of joy. Congratulations!!

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  9. What a beautiful shower! It takes Mommies and Daddies a few weeks to get their sea legs with the first child. No doubt you and Lee have done it beautifully. Can't wait to hear more about your bundle of joy. Congratulations!!

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  10. What!?!?! How did I miss this crazy exciting news??? I am so very happy for your new little family. What a little sweetheart. And I just have to say.... little boys are the bestest. ;)

    Congratulations!!! YAY!!!

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  11. Absolutely beautiful! Wish we (your readers) all could have been there with you to celebrate. :o)

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  12. Wow. That poem made me cry, too. You are SO very blessed to have your little guy and wonderful friends (yes! please DO show their home!) and family. BTW -- you and hubby are looking great for two new parents suffering from sleep deprivation! Congrats, again, on your wee bundle of joy. I continued to check your blogged and missed you!

    -Deby

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  13. Congratulations! I am so happy for you guys. I can't wait to see your nursery pics.

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  14. That is so sweet of your friends to host a shower for you! can't wait to see the nursery!

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  15. Three words:
    Voice
    Recognition
    Software

    You'd still need to put pics in, but it could work!

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  16. Congratulations!! You have amazing friends! I bet they think you're pretty amazing too.

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  17. what a beautiful day you had! all of us out here in internet reader land are so happy for you and Lee and of course, little Hudson. Enjoy every minute!

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  18. Congratulations!!! Hudson is one lucky little boy!

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  19. This post had me in happy tears! I am an adoptive mother too! You will often have people say how lucky he is to have you, but what I always say after thank you, of course, is that WE are the lucky ones. It is such a blessing to be that sweet boy's Mommy and Daddy!

    Looks like you guys are doing GREAT so far, adjusting to life with a little one.

    Can't wait to see the Elephant nursery!
    xoxo-Lisa

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  20. Oh how sweet! And add me to the list...that poem made me cry! What a wonderful gift Hudson is. Hugs!

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  21. Adorable photos.... so happy for you guys. Can't wait to see the nursery. :)

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  22. What a sweet shower. Yes, books are my favorite gift to give to a new baby. (glad to know he has them already ;-) Cannot wait to see the rest of his nursery. Love the elephant theme!

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  23. Congradulations!! I have followed your blog for a very long time and I am so happy for your family. I know that Hudson will have all the love in the world with you and your husband. Love the elephant theme. Sending you huge hugs and best wishes. Donna B

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  24. Becoming a mother is amazing but exhausting. The baby shower looked wonderful and I can understand how much love was there for you and Lee and baby Hudson. There won't me too much craft and house fluffy for a while but in the scheme of things you realize that this little baby makes you ever so happy more than a new home made pillow slip can. I'm so happy for you both. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, Australia

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  25. Congratulations Ashli and Lee. I too have followed your blog for a while and am so happy for you. What beautiful and thoughtful friends and family you have. So looking forward to watching little Hudson grow. Love love love your blog. Karen x

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  26. What wonderful friends and family you have looked like a really beautiful baby shower. I'm so looking forward to seeing the elephant nursery and maybe a little house crashing, would I could see looked pretty amazing. Happy wishes for all you guys.

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  27. I love that someone gave you the adoption credo! I sold my house a few days before I picked up my son and I had to scramble to find a new house to buy (it took us 3 months to find a place :-) When I walked into one of the bedrooms of the house I wound up buying hanging on the wall in the bedroom was the adoption credo. Both of the owners children were also adopted. I took that as my sign that this was the house for us to buy :-) And I now have the adoption credo in my son's room.
    I am thrilled for you and Lee and Hudson :-)

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  28. YAY!!! Very happy for you and Lee. Cant wait to read about life with you two, Hudson, and Max!! (What does little Max think of Hudson?)
    Elaina :)

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  29. What a beautiful event. And much like many of the others, I was teary eyed from the poem, as well. Children are a blessing, you two are blessed. The memories you have to come, to share, are ones that will never leave you. I am so happy for you both. He is a beautiful boy and all 3 of you are lucky to have found each other. I look forward to reading more of your ventures, trials, and excitement.

    Elle

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  30. Oh, how did I miss this exciting news?! Congratulations to you, your husband and little Hudson too! I love the name by the way. A new baby can be challenging, but your heart will grow every day, filling with more love. You think you can't love anyone so much, but the next day you love him even more. I'm looking forward to seeing his nursery and hearing about your parenting adventures. Congrats again on your perfect family. :)

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  31. how sweet! u guys deserve it all! I absolutely LUv that card - that is a framer.

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  32. Call me crazy, but these posts bring tears to my eyes. So incredibly happy for you and your sweet little family.

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  33. Lovely shower, and I can't wait to see the nursery, too! But most of all...the BABY!! When is the baby going to make an appearance? Yes, you can now consider yourself royalty. :)

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  34. Darnit! Now you're bringing tears twice to my eyes!!!!! I totally want to see that house too ..... would they be interested in getting it photographed ........ oh Trace, stop, now you're just being plain rude :\

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  35. Awwww, so fun. Is there any way you could (pretty please) find out the paint color/brand that was in the room which had the fireplace??

    xo
    tam

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  36. This is a fantastic love story...congratulations!

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