Baby Shower!

     Two weeks ago, Mark and I flew to my hometown of Baltimore for a Baby Shower hosted by my Mom, and my best friend Rosa. It was so good to see my family - it had been years since I had seen some of my Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.  Also, this was the first time that Mark got to meet a lot of my extended family, which was really fun for the two of us. Also, some of our oldest friends came to the shower, some from as far away as Bethany Beach and New York!
     As usual, my Mom outdid herself on the food.  There were Maryland favorites like crab dip, crab balls, and shrimp cocktails.  There were traditional cook out favorites like deli meats and cheeses for sandwiches, beef roast, pasta salad, potato salad (homemade by my Grandma!!).  There were some of my pregnancy favorites like fruit salad, buffalo chicken dip, and macaroni and cheese. There was an adorably decorated strawberry cream cake, and other desserts as well. And honestly, this list does not even cover half of the food that was there!  It was a pregnant girl's dream and I think I ate about 5 or 6 plates before the day was over!!
     Rosa planned some really fun games to play and the whole family participated! There was even one game only for the men. They had to blow up a balloon, wear it under their shirt like a pregnant belly, and try to tie their shoes.  It was hysterical to watch.

Rosa making candy filled diapers for a game!

My wonderful Mom

Grandma!!!

Aunt Julie

My Great Grandma - soon there will be five generations!!

Cousin Erica

My college friend Erin who made the drive from New York!!

Auntie Rosa!

Andrea, aka Baby Lightening - our first child!

Getting ready for the balloon game!

Soon to be Papa Al!

It was a beautiful day to celebrate our soon to be baby girl! Mark and I feel so lucky to have such wonderful family and friends supporting us as we start this journey of parenthood.  Thanks to everyone who helped with shower and came to celebrate Baby Hill with us. We are truly blessed.