the Showering has Begun*

The Showering has begun and it has started off with much more than just a light shower. Brian, Tank, and I have been flooded already.

A VERY LARGE thank-you goes out to all of the following:

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The Baldwin Clan (Chris, Laura & McKinley, Jessica, Aric, Kevin & Terry, Jackie & Jeff & boys, the Payne Family, Matt & Tracie & boys, Mark & Amanda & Kayla, Peter & MK) blessed us with a car seat and jogger/all terrain stroller. Laura also gave us McKinley's old Car Seat and base so we have 2 car seats and two bases plus the jogger stroller. The stroller has the best maneuverability. Brian built an obstacle course in the house and tested it out on the cat, Koa!! This will definitely be a must especially since we have fun walking/jogging trails just a couple miles up the road in both directions!

Chris, Laura, & McKinley also made us a diaper wreathe with lots of necessary items from diapers, to bath supplies, to tylenol!

Chris, Terry & Kevin helped us stay on track with our Spiderman accents and got us lots of fun accessories. Chris got us the nightlight pictured among other decals and wall art. Kevin & Terry got us the two receiving blankets made:

Great Aunt Wanda made tank an AMAZING "Baldwin Baby Friends" Quilt along with a blankie/snuggly to match. The pictures don't do the quilt justice. It is a large quilt with blocks of all different animals. All the animals have textures and I know Tank will love playing on there and staring at the animals and learning all the different sounds they all make.

Mike, Deanna, and Ciara sent us some absolutely ADORABLE Carters gear. We got the precious newborn outfit with the little animals in blue and gray (check out those feet on the pants!!) They also got us scrapbooking supplies which will be a must for his baby book AND Brian's favorite the hooded towel! There is something so sweet about the hooded towels and Brian absolutely loves them. He said we would be using that first!

10 Weeks Until Show Time

Tank had is 30 week ultrasound check up today. He is weighing in at a whopping 3 pounds and developing perfectly with no problems. He had another fetal echocardiogram today and his heart is very healthy and textbook perfect. We have been blessed to have such a healthy growing boy so far.

He is a mover and a kicker. He likes to squirm and shift and let everyone know he is in there. He even plays games with his dad. Brian will tap on my belly and he will tap back. He is oddly on a schedule which makes it easy for momma to track his movements.

I want to thank everyone for stopping in and checking things out. We so wish we could see everyone, but Taryn & Grandma Ray have set up a great way for us all to keep in touch and up to date throughout this amazing time.

Brian & Tiffany

Welcome!!!!

With family and friends living all over, we are excited to be able to share this special time online! It would be hard for everyone to get together to celebrate the upcoming arrival of little Tank (who's name is a surprise!). We wanted to create a "gathering" for everyone across the miles. Please help me make Tiffany & Brian feel supported and loved during this special time in their lives. We hope this also allows for you to feel more involved with welcoming little boy Baldwin into the world.

Throughout the month of October, please check back weekly as we all plan to post pictures, play games, and more! We will need your participation!!!

Of course, the gift giving portion of this baby shower will be a little different! Tiffany and Brian have registered at www.babiesrus.com and www.nickisdiapers.com. If you wish, you can easily pick from these lists and have the gifts shipped. It is always fun to receive surprises in the mail for the baby! The couple has decided to use cloth diapers so gift cards to www.cottonbabies.com are also welcome. The nursery colors are grey & white. If you plan to send a gift to the couple, please try to have it arrive before or sometime during the month of October so we can post pictures, videos, and updates for you to see!

If you have questions, don't hesitate to call or email me (Taryn) or mom (Tam). Thanks for supporting Tiffany & Brian. We are blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.