So I had the chance to host the most practical baby shower ever invented: a freezer meals shower! I definitely can't take credit for the idea -- I got it from one of my visiting teachees -- but with her idea and my borrowed, big kitchen, everything came together perfectly for my friend Mary's baby shower. I think the idea is PERFECT for any mom who's already had one or more babies, especially if they've already had a baby of the same gender. But since Mary's baby, her little Mighty Max, will need extra care when he gets here, this was definitely the right shower to throw in this instance!
Unfortunately, I didn't have the camera during the shower, but Mary's post on her blog is a perfect wrap-up anyway, so I'll let her post give you a visual play-by-play. Mostly I wanted to post the idea for anyone wanting to steer clear of the sometimes hokey shower games and do something a little more practical next time you host a shower for a mommy-to-be. It was a great and pretty feasible shower. Ask me about the logistics -- I'd love to share my new-found knowledge!
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Obviously not a current photo, but a favorite from my childhood. Needless to say, I loved dressing up and being silly with my sisters (still do!).
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These sweet boys -- my amazing husband Grant and my adorable sons Eliot, Zachary, and Andrew -- are mine, now and forever. Each day, they give me something to smile about, reasons to laugh, and a heart bursting with gratitude that we get to be a family forever.
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To my sweetheart, Grant. Here, the two of us overlooking Waikiki on our trip to Hawaii in May of '06.
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In June of 2007 I became a mother when Grant and I welcomed sweet baby boy Eliot into our family. Four years later, we added our Zachary to the mix. Four years after that, our spunky Andrew came along, so I'm now the happy (but tired!) mother of three energetic boys.
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The maiden name I proudly claim. Here, a picture with my dad at a McEuen family reunion in the summer of '06.
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I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Salt Lake City temple pictured here is one of over 120 such sacred buildings in use worldwide. Grant and I were married in this temple, a ceremony which we believe seals us together not only for this life, but for eternity.
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I served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a period of 18 months in the southern part of Spain. It was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. After returning from my mission, I was also blessed to be able to teach and train new missionaries at the Missionary Training Center on the BYU campus in Provo, Utah.
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2 comments:
Looks like such a great afternoon! I wish I was able to make it. What a great idea you guys had for Mary!!
As you can tell from the time, I am up way too late catching up on blogs. It's my vice these days (better than eating Christmas goodies). Thank you so much for posting the link to Mary and Max's blogs. What wonderful friends full of faith and hope and what wonderful parents to absolutely adorable Morgen and soon, Mighty Max!
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