Some of my old employees and friends from Parisian/Belk threw me a baby shower on July 27th at Macaroni Grill. They put together a basket of goodies that included bath toys, onesies, toys, shoes, a giraffe piggy bank, blankets, socks, etc. Katie made a super soft safari blanket for the baby! It was so wonderful to see everyone - I miss my girls so much!

My good friend Natalie (picture 1) hosted a baby shower for me this morning (July 19). I had the best time visiting with some of my best girlfriends. They all went overboard and got me the cutest little baby gifts. My good friend Kylie put together a huge baby bath time kit. Dorothy gave me this precious giraffe pillow. My long time friend Melinda (picture 3) gave me a copy of the children's book that she illustrated "Too Tall Alice." I got tons of adorable little outfits and lots of the neccessities. My long time friend Heather told me that she and her husband are expecting their first child next March (picture 2). I am so blessed to have such an amazing group of girlfriends!

Baby Anderson has been growing in mommy's belly for 34 weeks. Baby A is probably around 4-5 pounds and over 17 inches long! According to the doctor, the baby is still in a breached position. I have been feeling pretty good. I'm not sleeping as well and my feet have started to swell. I've started the pregnancy "waddle" and have been feeling more pressure on my pubic bone. Travis and I are so excited about this baby. We can not wait to be parents. There are five little boys due near our baby's due date all on our street! Travis said that we're moving asap if we have a little girl! Not really. I went to see Anita at home today. Some of you may know Travis's step-mother Anita has been very sick with cancer. She is not doing well and probably will not make it to see the baby. She got to feel the baby have the hick-ups today and it made her smile! Please keep Anita, Rogers, and their families in your thoughts and prayers.