Baby Shower Blessings

I've told you all this before but I have to tell you again how completely blessed we are to have the church we have here. Last night they threw a baby shower for Elizabeth and I. All the men and boys got put into another room to play pool and cards and all us girls stayed in the main room to play babyshower games.


Of course, the little boys that were the "middle" children (seen right) - to young to play with the big boys at pool and cards, and too old to play with the babies - couldnt help but keep poking their heads in on the baby shower and wonder what was going on. LOL (they are so cute together)

We had a wonderful time! And oh my! The gifts that were given to Ella are just overwhelming! I just wanted to cry! She received a TON of BEAUTIFUL dresses. I just hope she will be able to wear them all before she grows out of them (I'm sure she will be able to). She also got a few handmade crocheted outfits and an adorable little apron, also handmade by a lady who makes aprons for all the little girls at the church. I cant wait to see her toddling around in that! The pastor's wife decorated everything and kept the theme in roses for our sweet little Rose. I was just blown away! They also made us a little booklet (themed in roses) with Ella's birth information, a list of the gifts and from whom they were given, and the pastor is going to add the pictures from the night inside.

Do you see why I say we are so blessed by this church?! I mean, from the beginning, I knew this church was a good fit for us. It's small and intimate, we are able to make friends with pretty much everyone there and not feel lost in the crowd. It's just amazing how everyone bends over backwards for everyone else, in particular the Pastor and his wife. They are such a blessing and I hope we can be a blessing to them - and everyone at the church - too.

(ps I'll post pictures as soon as I can)