Mark's mom went shopping for Anna Kathryn before we came to Ohio for our visit and gave us a little shower of her own. I was so surprised and delighted!
The painting crew: hard at work...
About a month ago, my college friends and I gathered to host a baby shower for Emily, who is due very soon! Leslie, Reagan, and Allison helped paint the nursery pink -- a major transformation from the turquoise blue (my stepdaughter's color scheme when the room was hers).
Mark posted some Scriptures and wishes for Anna Kathryn before painting-- writing it on the walls so she will always be surrounded by blessings.
The painting crew: hard at work...
The nursery is still a work in progress, but here is the best shot so far (Reagan, this is for you!)
We still have pictures to hang, and there is a bit more furniture in it now (dresser and changing table). I am trying to get much of this done before we leave, since we will be preoccupied with Baby when we get home.
We still have pictures to hang, and there is a bit more furniture in it now (dresser and changing table). I am trying to get much of this done before we leave, since we will be preoccupied with Baby when we get home.
The staff at my school gave me a lovely, spur-of the moment baby shower last Thursday. The staff went in together and bought the car seat that I hoped for. It's so very cute and very, very safe! They also brought donations of baby clothing that we will give to the Poyang SWI, to help with the clothing shortage and as a way to give back to the place and people who have cared for Anna Kathryn for the first 10 months of her life. It was a wonderful afternoon and I felt so loved and encouraged!
As usual at times of high emotion, I cried when they led me over to the gifts and I saw all of the clothes, the diaper cake, and the adorable car seat.
Jamie and Ashley made the diaper cake-- almost too cute to use!!
Some other friends are hosting "Meet Anna Kathryn" showers after we return from China. I just can't wait! It will be so much fun to introduce her to the people who have been anxiously awaiting her arrival along with us.
Visiting with friends at the shower:
As usual at times of high emotion, I cried when they led me over to the gifts and I saw all of the clothes, the diaper cake, and the adorable car seat. 
Jamie and Ashley made the diaper cake-- almost too cute to use!!
Some other friends are hosting "Meet Anna Kathryn" showers after we return from China. I just can't wait! It will be so much fun to introduce her to the people who have been anxiously awaiting her arrival along with us. 
2 comments:
Love the color even more now that the tape and various painting supplies are out of the room. The bedding looks very cute with the wall color!
R
That room is so precious. What a great thing the school did for you and the clothes to donate.
:)
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