Two of my lovely friends from the 20's ministry (Caitlin and Mandy), hosted it for me... they did a fantastic job (although I guess I've never been to any others, so I wouldn't know (!) - but I can't imagine it being any better!)...
Caitlin's parents-in-law very kindly opened up their home to host the shower - and it was a wonderful venue. When I arrived I was greeted by the sight of a large table laden with presents, another table laden with delicious food (thanks to ALL those who provided it - DELICIOUS!) and drinks, there were 'baby boy' mints in a bowl and flowers and ribbon... it all looked gorgeous!
We mingled (a lovely chance to catch up with the special friends I have made out here - I have slipped off the social grid in recent months, what with bed rest and hospital visiting) and played some great games - list 'baby things' beginning with every letter of the alphabet (Nancy - I think, if 'kisses' was allowed for 'K' (honestly, Darcy!), then really, hiccoughs should have been allowed for 'H' - you were the rightful winner!) and a baby quiz (I was SO rubbish at that!) and then, the rest of the time was spent opening presents...
OH MY!!! Americans do generosity in a BIG way! (or maybe it's just that I have made friends with some of the loveliest Americans!)... I am still feeling slightly overwhelmed by the amount of gifts we received. Everyone was SO thoughtful and we have been given SO much lovely stuff for Daniel... I really can't believe it. THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooo much!!!
This is the nursery as it looked when we had unloaded the car when I got home... there is literally NO room to walk - every available space is FILLED with presents! I can't WAIT to sort through it all and find homes for everything! SO exciting!
Nic!!!!!! Oh you look so happy and healthy and BROWN! All that amazing Californian sunshine no doubt... I am absolutely THRILLED for you guys, things are really looking up! Daniel is an absolute HUNK, and you are looking happy relaxed which is GREAT for me to see. I worry! How is Ed's sporting injury though? And look at all of your baby shower stuff - it must be like Christmas! You are so lucky to have such thoughtful and generous friends, it certainly sounds like a brilliant idea that you should bring back to Blighty with you. By the way, Mark and I were thinking of coming to the US of A at some point next year - will you still be there? Can we visit? Yeah! Loads of love and huge hugs and high fives xxxxxxxxxxx
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