Showered with love

Wow! Yesterday Chandler and I were showered with gifts from our dear friends and family. It was such a special day and a memory I will always treasure. I can't wait to tell Chandler all about it one day and let her know how much she was truly loved even long before she ever arrived home. I still get weepy with gratitude just thinking about it. My mom and dear friend Kelly Floyd hosted the party at my home. Unfortunately, there was one problem.... Mom's flight was canceled on Saturday night due to bad weather so she was not able to make it. We were so bummed but she was defnitely here in spirit and I can't wait to have her down to visit soon when we leave for China. Kelly made the day so very special. Not a single detail was left out. Her mom Kathy and sister Kristy were amazing too. Kristy made the most adorable diaper cake that I will of course never take apart because its so special. She even placed a pair of little pink tennis shoes on it which is a good luck tradition for new babies in China. Kelly took the time to place special "motherhood sayings" in each fortune cookie for the guests. Mine of course brought tears to my eyes, "Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother. ~Oprah Winfrey"

Besides just the sheer joy of having my house filled with loved ones, the gifts we received are just simply overwhelming. As you can see from the photos, I had lots of little helpers to assist with the unwrapping. Strollers, a car seat, bottles, bibs, wipes, a baby monitor, matching Vera Bradley purses for Chandler and I, high chair, gift cards, toy box, bath time toys and towels, those yummy baby smelling lotions and soaps and more.... you name it, we got it. This baby is set! Now we just need to get her here. I'm still waiting to hear about travel approval from my adoption agency but it shouldn't be much longer. I still anticipate that our flights will be booked in the next 2 weeks and that we will travel in Early September. I'll keep y'all posted....