Hopes and Dreams: A HUGE Surprise and a Baby Shower

Sunday, June 1, 2008

A HUGE Surprise and a Baby Shower

Friday night we went to a bbq at our friends Chad and Megan's home. I was standing in their kitchen with my back to the front door when I heard April's voice say, "Is this where the party's at?" In that instant I thought, "No way." I turned around and April was standing about two feet away from me and my jaw dropped. I said, "What are you doing here?!" And she said they came for the shower. Do you believe that??? I had been holding baby Dylan so I passed him to his mom, hugged April and started crying. I couldn't believe it. And as I looked at all the other people there I realized that nobody else was surprised. They were all in on it! Andy had known for four days and he kept the secret so well. I had no idea. The only thing I thought was weird was that Chad and Megan were having all of us over the night before we would all be hanging out again at our baby shower. But it never even crossed my mind that Dave and April would come for the shower. I'm so glad they did!!! It was so fun to see them after all these months and to meet their precious little Hailey. I'm so glad I got to meet her while she's still so little. She's such a good baby! And Emma is so grown up and such a dolly.

Saturday night our friends Dean and Lana hosted a baby shower for us at their house and it was wonderful! They thought of everything! They went to so much work and it was just delightful. I couldn't believe how many people were there and how many clothes we came home with for our baby boy! He's going to be a well dressed, stylish little guy. :) I feel overwhelmed. We're so grateful for such an awesome circle of Christian friends.

It was an awesome weekend and it still seems a little surreal that Cousens were here. It was so sweet of them to come and it meant a lot to me.

So below are a few photo highlights of the weekend. Enjoy!