getting ready

We've been busy!

Matt and I put the crib, bookshelf and parts of the nursery together.

Note Matt's 'Plan B' shirt while assembling the baby's crib. The irony was not lost on us (it is the unfortunately named Bloomberg employee incentive plan). And no, he doesn't wear it outside of the house!

Gus even got himself into the action, helping Matt with the bolts.

The baby will start out in our room and then move into the nursery at some point.

Matt hanging the inspiration for the nursery colors, an alphabet animal poster from Ink & Wit.

A silhouette of Gusto as a puppy, this was a gift to Matt for our first anniversary.

couple's baby shower

Matt and I were honored with an amazing baby shower hosted by some of my favorite people in the world.

Scott, Judith, J and Vivian flew in from Boston and Houston respectively to celebrate with us.

The WS Gals were in full force, making everything beautiful and yummy.

Pauline made her famous cup cakes!

We will have the best dressed kiddo around!

I'm pretty sure that this is Kyle's 8th cupcake.

Look at that beautiful sunset.

As usual, we stayed at Frank and Diana's far beyond our welcome! The post-party included LOTS of goodies; Ben & Jerry's and a dog training show by Diana.

We had an amazing time and are so blessed with this community of friends and family. We know our baby will be well loved and surrounded by smart and fun people.

lush love

Yesterday, the lovely Literary Lushes hosted a baby shower for me (us) at the Lake Merritt Hotel. Matt is halfway through is 2 week work trip to NYC so it was nice to have something girly and fun to do while he is away.

Christine, Kim, Miriam, Sarah, Becca, (me), Katrina and Jen brunched looking over Lake Merritt on the prettiest day in recent memory!

Brunch was delish and we had a great time playing games and catching up.

We played:

• how big around is Alli?

• a momma/baby name matching game

(Sarah, remember: duck = duckling)

• complete the nursery rhyme: How DID three men get in that tub?

• and draw a baby on a paper plate while it's on top of your head

• and finally "what's that baby food?" blind taste test

Let's just say that I'm pretty sure I'll be making baby food for my child after that experience. Awful! Hands down, the salmon and sweet potato puree "wins" as the worst combo EVER!

The Lushes gave us our stroller! Such a nice and amazing gift. According to the stroller specs, it can hold a child up to 65 lbs, so we'll be using this until our child starts to study for its learner's permit.

Two more weeks of work and then I'm off for maternity leave. Where did the time go?!?