Shower Fun

I've had two showers in the last couple of weeks. The first was a couple of weeks ago and was here in town. My friends Kristen and Heidi did an amazing job. I've heard horror stories of adoption showers where inappropriate (and highly annoying) "traditional" baby shower games are played. You know, like pregnancy trivia or something. This shower was the complete opposite. It was lovely. I got to spend the afternoon surrounded by people that have been so supportive throughout this lengthy and emotional process.

They served a fantasic lunch complete with my favorite desert - icebox lemon pie!! And I don't have a picture of it yet but they made the most adorabale baby stroller out of a watermellon. I kid you not.

Kristen probably could have written a thesis with all the research she did regarding Chinese baby traditions. We had red eggs, red envelopes, and lucky bamboo. They even presented me with a knife. In China, it is a tradition that when a baby takes their first steps, a relative walks behind her with a knife drawing three lines on the ground. The Chinese believe there are invisible bindings around a child's ankles binding her to a previous life. With the bindings cut, the child walks freely forever. I teared up when Kristen explained this. Of course I also teared up when I opened most of the presents!!! Speaking of presents, I do have a few pictures of those.

Hat, sweater and booties MADE by my friend Leigh. I "joked" with her that since this is so adorable, LuLu needs to wear it for the next 18 years of so. Therefore, she will be adding to it throughout the years.

Smocked dress made by Mom - who gets a special shout out for coming from out of state for the shower.