mother's blessingway

today my friends threw me a mother's blessingway to celebrate this pregnancy and the birth. it was a wonderful way to bring family and friends together (on short notice too!) and have a wonderful afternoon filled with positivity and motherhood.

some of the special highlights from today:
sage smudging (sage was burned to purify the space)
sharing of blessings, prayers, and beads (for a neclace to be worn at birth)
a momma foot bath and massage
a red cord binding around our wrists to wear until the baby is born
and making birth art with clay

thank you everyone who was able to be there in person or in spirit! it was a wonderful time! and i'm so glad that the baby didn't come too soon and have me cancel the party....... awesome!

playground

we took the grandmas to the playground today for a special treat. these glimpses of sun and warm spring weather are heaven sent. even the baby in my belly enjoyed the warm sun... and the break from being indoors snuggling with baby clothes and itty bitty socks and the smallest and softest cloth diapers......

happy easter

wow the easter bunny came to our house and meredith got to eat candy! jelly beans and a tasty chocolate easter bunny were favorites, as well as fun with family today. i missed quite a few fun photo opportunities because i was busy being a pregnant momma and napping (blush) or eating (blush)