dear fern, we're getting ready for you.

Dear Fern,

This weekend I started nesting.  I finally found a dresser for your room and spent a lot of the weekend washing your teeny tiny clothes to put in it.  It's pretty exciting to think that I'll actually get to put you in those teeny tiny clothes pretty soon!

I also went to a class to learn how to feed you.  I'm a little nervous about breast feeding, but I'm hoping you'll be a natural.  Either way I guess we'll figure it out together.  The class was a little awkward, but at least now I'll (sort of) know what I'm doing when the time comes.

We also went to a family baby shower for you hosted by your Grandma Sally.  It was lovely and you got lots of fun things.  Lots of sparkly pink things that made your daddy (and ok...me too) cringe a little, but a lot of really nice things nonetheless.  Your Grandma Sally did a very nice job.

The guests painted these little wooden dolls for you too.  Hopefully you'll have fun playing with them when you're a little older.  Maybe dad will even build you a dollhouse to play with them in.  I always loved mine when I was younger, but I'm sure your dollhouse will be even cooler, because your daddy is pretty handy.  

The little dolls in front are our little family:  Daddy, Mommy, You and Marley.  Dad has a beard right now and I think it's pretty handsome, so I made sure to include it :).

We can't wait for you to get here, but, we're doing our best to get ready while we wait!

Love, 

Mom

dear fern, was is your very first party.

Dear Fern,

This weekend you had your very first party!  It was a baby shower hosted by my friends Becca, Lindsey, Jamie and Ashley (you're going to love them all by the way) in your honor!

The theme was your name: Fern...of course :).

These were pom-pom bouquets. Favors for your guests to take home.

This is Becca's house.  It's so pretty.  I'm sure you'll be spending lots of time hanging out here with your buddy-to-be Bennett and his little sibling who will be arriving just a few months after you!

Everyone guessed your birthday. I think you'll be a little late, but I hope not - I'm so anxious to meet you!

Yummy brunch food: french toast, blueberry muffins, scones, egg casserole and so much more....

Homemade gingerale made by Chris.

Homemade hot cocoa bar.

Kira, Baby Pearl and Ashley.

Presents for you.

You are spoiled already!

Opening presents with friends.

Everyone finger knitted you garlands for your nursery.

I can't wait to read you this book.  "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" reminds me of your daddy.  He's never full either!

Look how big you're getting!

This is your Auntie Lisa.

All of my favorite people who threw you your first fabulous party!
James, Ash, Lindsey & Becca.

I'm pretty sure you had a wonderful time :).

Love, 

Mom