An entire week has gone by without my reporting on the beautiful baby shower that my sister and Mom threw for me and I feel terrible that I have not had a chance to share the big day with you. Between being sick and traveling to NYC for work, the last thing I have been able to think about is blogging. But I'm happy to report that I am on the mend and resting under doctor's orders. So here goes...
January 14th marked the day of the Mangiaracina Family baby shower ~ and it was an amazing day. We were so lucky to welcome family from New York for the big day. Ed's Mom, Adriana and John and Aunt Connie headed down along with Grandma B., Aunt Ruth, Aunt Linda, Aunt Kathy and Uncle Jimmy, Cousin Jeannine and Aunt June and Uncle Billy. I can't tell you how special it was to have them here to celebrate our baby boy's pending arrival. In addition, many friends from near and far traveled to be with us - but no one further then my awesome sister Sue who flew in from Chicago to put together an amazing shower for me, James and Ed.
The event was held at Sylvia Mulherin's beautiful house ~ good friend to Mom and Dad Q. She welcomed us with open arms and I can't thank her enough for her generosity. When I arrived, I was greeted with little nooks of baby in all corners of the house. From the clothesline over the fire place to the baby photo board to the custom made cupcakes, everything looked amazing.
The guests slowly arrived and were treated to a delicious lunch from
Lebanese Taverna - so good! For whatever reason, I am addicted to hummus lately so the huge tray of it made me smile. The best part, though, were the people that were there. I loved seeing our NY world and our VA world collide - in a good way of course. :)
We truly feel so blessed that we have so many wonderful people in our life. To Mom and Sue - we love you more than you will ever understand. Thank you so much for doing everything you did to put the beautiful shower together. To our NY family - thank you for making the long drive to be with us on this wonderful day. We love you all and appreciate all you do for us. To Michelle, Kim and Laura - thank you so much for helping us haul all the beautiful gifts back to the house. You have no idea how much your friendship means to us. To my Poochie Girl Beth - thank you for being photographer and for being the most wonderful friend a girl could ask for. To Sylvia - thank you for letting us crash your gorgeous house to throw the shin dig. Your generosity overwhelms us. To those of you that were there, thank you so much for your love, support and beautiful gifts. All will come in handy to help us welcome Baby James to the world.
And to Lebanese Taverna - thank you for the delicious hummus. I am enjoying it now as I type this blog. :) I'm sorry...I had to change the tone as I was starting to cry as I wrote the above paragraph.
More photos to come. :)
