Naomi's Baby Shower

It was around the end of January when another nephew, Andrew, called to tell us their news.
We were surprised . . . since they were still just newlyweds.
The fact that he called . . .
told me they were happy about this change in their plans.



For the baby shower I chose to decorate with frames on the mantle, walls and table
 to depict the beautiful truth that

God has a story written for this baby girl.




I found a verse in Jeremiah 1:5 where He says,
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
Before you were born I set you apart . . ."

 

 

The grandmas on either side are excitedly awaiting their first grandchild next month.

 

My girls helped me pretty up the room.
Kristal took the time to make the puffs
and Julene prepared cutlery with glitzy stickers on them just like I saw here.
Oh . . . and she volunteered Chris to paint my stack of old frames.
I have to smile when a son-in-law gets involved.

 

The shower pages of my copy of Celebrations are well worn in after preparing for this event.
Maybe I'll list some of what you see in the collage:

Lovella's rhubarb sorbet
my mom's fruit Platz (not in the book)
Bev's ham and cheese pinwheels
Betty's cream filled strawberries
Charlotte's red pepper jelly tarts
Ellen's cucumber tea sandwich bites
and Ellen's west coast chicken filling with
Lovella's croissants

We had a fun time eating and chatting and did not run out of things to talk about,
even though most of the same group was together for a shower last week.

Naomi posed with a flannel rag quilt lovingly made by Andrew's mom.

We enjoyed every gift along with her . . .

 

And as she opened each one, the giver shared their favorite "photo frame"
memory or stage of life. 

Andrew and Naomi,
may God bless you as you guide your little girl's steps -
knowing that, in this ever changing world,
His love is constant and
His wisdom is there for you.

with love,
aunt Anneliese