Lochlan's Baby Shower

Around 1:00 Baylor and I headed to Hagerstown for a surprise baby shower for Julie and Amy. Well the surprise was for Julie, Amy was in on it.  The building was a renovated shoe factory in a dicey part of town.  I am glad we spotted Amy out in the parking lot because I am not sure we would have found the church room inside.  It was a bit of a maze in there.  Amy and her friends attend church there and her friend Becca used the story that she created a support group for at home day care workers to get her there.  Amy did not bring Cullen but thankfully a little girl about his age was also there for him to play with.  

Amy, her mom and mother in law and several friends had been there the night before to get the room set up and it was a lovely swathed in blue for the new little boy they will be having in August.  

Blue frosted cupcakes, blue wrapped candies, blue jelly beans, and blue candy favor bags to take home. 

Blue Hawaiian punch, fruit tray with blue dip, blue corn chips and another blue dip. 

Amy gave Baylor a few extra balloons which were the favorite toy of the day.  

Around 3:00 they received the text that Julie had arrived so we all hid from her.  She was expecting the usual church set up and was surprised before anyone could even jump out. 

Hugs were given all around.  

Snacks were eaten so we had nice full bellies while they opened their gifts.  

Then the kids found the box of toys and played a bit while the adults talked.  

Baylor asked if he could hand them their gifts from the table and the girls were happy to have him help.  He ended up trying to impress everyone by using one finger to hold up gift bags.  He went through each finger  and even did a double pinky move on a two part gift.  Impressive little man I have.  He was very sweet and very polite and not a bother to them. Mommy was very proud.  

Demonstrating his thumb carry. 

Pointer finger carry. 

An over the shoulder, one finger carry. 

The two handed, one finger each carry. My strongman. 

 The received many nice gifts from their family and friends.  We bought them summer rompers for next summer. I like to buy ahead.

One of the grandma's gave them the car seat they wanted and they were very pleased with it.  

While Julie talked with everyone, Baylor and Amy showed each other their snapping skills.  

The adults played some shower games and the kids played some balloon toss games in the open area in the room. 

I put a balloon in Baylor's shirt but I could not get him to belly bump with Julie.   

After the gifts and chatting we helped clean up the church, ferry gifts to the cars, and return the church to its original set up. We are looking forward to meeting the newest member of our extended family next month!