Baby Shower Blessings

This post has nothing to do with Canada Day

but I could say that I'm thankful for my dad bringing us to this country

so that his children could have a better future.

This will be dad's and mom's 20th great-grandchild!

He only met the first three.

So we are back to my side of the family and

a baby shower for my youngest niece was a fun excuse to get together!

Kristal offered her home and, among other things, 

made the most amazing brownies.

Julene filled pretty fruit tarts, hosted and planned games . . .

and Kari brought over a car-load of decor to set up

as well as bunches of sweet scented roses from her dad's secret garden.

The huge coffee table held a display of tiny thrift store jars filled with roses (to take home)
as well as an array of vintage baby toys and books.

A mirror from her Oma made a pretty table runner.

And since I had the camera in hand when  everyone started coming . . .

I clicked away.

Mom with grand-daughters . . .

sisters (in-law)

and daughters (cousins)

Mom with her oldest great-granddaughter   

This day was about moms and daughters in many ways.

There was cake  . . .

Carmen's favorite

and a variety of other treats!

After we ate, we played a game

and watched the gifts being opened.

It was sweet to have Carmen's sister-in-law and mom-in-law join us.

As well as Carmen's mom, who is not usually with us.

Naomi (married to Carmen's brother)

 came from Seattle with MacKenzie for this occasion.

Weddings and babies are a such great time for families

to celebrate what we have in common.

May the Lord bless you, Carmen and Pierre

as you welcome your little one

and may he/she always know the blessing and the love 

of uncles, aunties, cousins and grandparents.