WONDERFUL things about living in the USA! No. 1: THE BABY SHOWER!

There are LOTS of great things about living in California - the endless sunshine, the friendly openness of the people, the church we've found (SUCH a blessing), the opportunities to explore (skiing a few hours north, white sandy beaches drenched in sunshine a few hours south!)... I could go on!

BUT one of the unexpected blessings of living out here is my discovery that ALL Mum's-to-be out here are thrown a baby-shower! Now THIS is something that the British Empire should adopt! WHAT a fantastic idea!

Just like engaged couples choose all the things they need/want to receive as wedding gifts and set up a list in the store of their choosing so that guests can be assured that they are buying things that will be really appreciated, so, out here, parents-to-be do exactly the same thing for the baby shower!

I have spent many happy hours browsing online and have set up TWO registries, one at Target and the other at Babies R Us... Since things are still slightly precarious with this pregnancy, I have decided not to actually throw the baby shower until I am at at least 30 weeks (I am currently in week 22)... but it has been SUCH fun choosing! SO much cute stuff out there! :)