Fine French Cuisine and Baby Shower

Some friends of ours had a dinner party for three couples this week.  They made it like a French restaurant complete with six courses!  It was super fun and we wore these boas and top hat they provided.  We started with appetizer, soup, main course, salad (to cleanse the palate), cheese and bread, and then dessert!  We were SO stuffed!  
I had to add this photo too because Cody looks so darn cute!  

Also, this weekend I had my baby shower with my North African friends.  We had 21 guest from several different nationalities.  It was so super fun and I think BG had a good time too.  She DOES loves sweets!  

Here is my adorable cake that a friend made.  It's a little baby girl on top!  So precious AND delicious!  Cody enjoyed eating the top with me later at home.  

My shower was North African theme and that is what I am decorating my nursery too.  So my hostesses did a terrific job of decorating, plus I got to keep all the things they decorated with around the party!  

Reading the cards and opening my terrific presents!  All the onesies were in French because they were bought here.  I also asked for stuff to decorate the nursery and little North African girl clothes for her to wear.  


HA!  I have such a funny face in this picture.  Most people over-guessed on the TP game but two people hit it right on the money!  
A really special gift came from the ladies of my team.  They made squares for my quilt and did a different candy theme.  Even two of my old teammates in America contributed.  It was super sweet and I LOVE it.  (Cody does too, he was surprisingly interested :)

Here are some of my North African goodies.  The three candles on the left side are super cool because you can put a tea-light or bulb in there to make little lamps.  I got tons of tiny traditional shoes too!  Thanks everybody for a great shower!!!

BG Update:

-I have been feeling pretty good lately.  Sleeping is starting to become uncomfortable and I ate something that my body totally rejected and I felt intense nausea but after a few violent upheavals I felt all better.  

-I am getting so antsy to hurry up and meet this little girl.  I know we still have tons to do and prepare for but it seems like FOREVER away!

-FYI my uterus is now the size of a volleyball...YIKES!  Although it does look about like I stuffed a volleyball down my shirt.  

-That whole pregnancy forgetfulness thing is NOT a myth.  I would lose my head if it wasn't attached.  I'll set something down and within seconds forget where I put it and what I was doing.  

-BG's basic job now is to keep putting on the weight (which means more for me!).  

-I feel behind in the preparations because all the baby blog/updates talk about registering and preparing the room and all that jazz, NONE of which I have started.  But I have read seven books so far and checked out some stuff online.  (BG must know we are talking about her, she's going a little crazy in there, I swear this girl's ears burn when people talk about her).  So, if I should happen to give birth on the plane ride to America, can someone please meet me at the airport with a carseat and diaper?  

Just for another comparison:  

Me and my volleyball.