The baby shower

Well, we hosted another baby shower yesterday. In our group of friends everyone seems to have their responsibilities when it comes to hosting parties.... D&D host Thanksgiving (although we are back-up this year since Dawn will probably be giving birth, and we really can't expect her to cook a turkey and ham from the hospital), Steve and Nabila do Independance Day, Tim - Super Bowl, and Sam is known for her numerous impromptu summer bbq's as well as Easter/Egg hunt. We, Karen and CJ host baby showers. I don't know why we do them, to be honest. We are not very good at the "typical baby shower" thing - you know, doilies under the food bowls, all-women, party theme's, shower games like guess the type of smeared chocolate bar in the diaper, how big is the preggo-lady's tummy, and remember all the items on the baby changing table. We never have flowers or gifts for the guests to take home.

No, in fact, if you are lucky enough ;-) to have CJ and Karen host a baby shower for you, you should be prepared for mayhem.... co-ed, lots of food, alcohol, children everywhere, probably some sports game on TV.... But they always turn out to be fun. Yesterday was no exception. Friends started arriving at 2:30. Everyone helped themselves to food and drinks and then we got right down to business.... gifts!

Here is the lady of honor.... the lovely Nabila with the gorgeous toy box that Deb made.



And of course, Nabila's "other" half Steve, and the only American in the family, Julian. Please note, Steve is on an 11 week sabbatical and I am extremely envious!!!


Here are some more pictures:

Dawn and Gabbie


Look at Jude's smile..... :) CUTE!


The smokers (dredges of society)


Beautiful Deb (and maker of the gorgeous toy box)


Too much sugar and the fact that Sam's daughter is away for a one month vacation visiting gradma and grandpa, ultimately led to this utterly disgusting display...


All is well that ends well. No one was hurt, no one embarrassed themselves too badly and little Jasmine had her first pseudo experience with her "extended family"... Good luck next month Bila, enjoy your C-section beer at the pub Steve, and Jasmine, we can't wait to meet you. :)