Jen's Baby Shower

As the family gathering was winding down, we surprised Julie's cousin Jen with her baby shower.

Jen's niece and nephews were too cute. Gracie was excited to help her Aunt Jen open gifts.

Jen & Gracie reading one of many books Jen received

Thomas helping Aunt Jen open a gift

Annie & the bare-footed ham, George

Jen and Zak are going to be trying elimination communication, in which the baby will be using a potty from infancy. Jen's sister-in-law gave Jen a potty just like they have for their little Peter. He immediately recognized what it was and ran off with it to demonstrate how it is supposed to be used.

Peter demonstrating how to sit on the potty

Marilou, Aunt Peg, & Carol

Emily & Tori

Aunt Pat (MeMom), Clara, & Aunt Mary

Clara

Our family is full of artistic people, as seen by the four hand-made blankets and quilts that Jen received.

Fleece blanket made by Aunt Pat

Quilt made by Eileen

Quilt made by Aunt Marianne & Marilou (Jen's mom and sister)

Clara loved the bright colors of this quilt. She immediately crawled over to it and snuggled with it.

Clara

Quilt Julie made. The quilt is backed with fleece and bordered with satin.