An Owl, a Sea Otter, A Bedtime Blessing and a Baby Shower

A dear friend of mine is due to have her first baby in July. We had a surprise baby shower for her yesterday. The little ladies and I gave her a basketful of homemade gifts.

The girls decorated an apron for her with leaf prints ( I actually forgot to photograph it...that's how crazy yesterday had been). I made the little babe this little lavender scented sea otter made out of an old cashmere sweater. Oh, he is soooooo soft! The little ladies have each put in orders for one.

I also made the baby an owl that makes a crinkly sound when squeezed.

More handmade gifts by my family.....here is the beautiful mama to be with an octopus quilt made by my sister Robin.

My sister Katrina made her some beautiful homemade books. One book full of parental wisdom (filled out by the shower guests) and one book to write dreams and wishes for the babe.

My mom got creative with her gift by making this baby out of burp cloths, onesies and a little cap. Then she placed the cloth babe in a Boppy sling. It was very hard for the mama to be to take this babe apart!

The little ladies had cupcake duty. They gathered violets, clovers and mint then gently placed each flower onto a cupcake. They were so proud of the finished product (and themselves).

Here is my sister Katrina and my mom with the little ladies.

Robin (another sister) didn't make it into the picture, she was busy writing wishes to the new babe. She wrote down the little saying I say to my girls each night while tucking them into bed:

A star for you to wish on (say this while you draw the star with your finger on the child's forehead),
The sun for warmth and light (draw the sun),

The moon for you to think on (draw the moon),

Pleasant dreams,
And a hug and kiss goodnight (give a hug and kiss).

Homemade book made by Katrina

This little lady LOVES her chocolate! I think this was her favorite moment of the shower. She also guzzled down the lavender lemonade.

This one LOVES her fruit! The poor little thing was so confused about what exactly a baby shower was. She was a little afraid that the baby might be born at the shower and we would all bathe it. She's pretty sure she's not ready for that kind of womanhood!

We were so happy to celebrate the new babe with our lovely Shawna. We wish her many blessings and happiness with the new joy on the way!