Baby Shower

We had a shower for Kasia last Saturday which I stressed a little -- trying to get things picked out, bought and then decorate. I usually have my daugher, Emily, to help me decorate but she was busy so I was pretty much on my own. I am not great at picking out all the decorations and prizes and food and then getting it all put together. But, I think I pretty much got everything done and it was nice.

Unfortunately, it was raining and raining. I didn't let that bother me too much as I realized most people would come in the rain. And I figured that the lights and candles would look better if the house wasn't so bright from lots of sunshine. What I wasn't thinking was how hard it would be to get nice pictures. It was so dark in my house and I don't ever use a flash -- can't even remember where it is. So, I was setting my ISO up higher and higher and my pictures were still so dark. I did manage to get some nice ones but it is definiely easier to get pretty pictures with some light coming in the windows - the kitchen was easier than the family room. 

I think just about everybody came and everyone was so nice. Kasia got so many nice things and lots of clothes for the baby -- which is a boy. He is due the week before Thanksgiving so they will have a little baby this Christmas -- I love a little baby at Christmas. 

We played the game where you guess how big her stomach is and Bethany won. I think she cut her string almost the exact right length. Kasia is so small to be due in only a month. I thought Bethany might be a little disappointed in her prize - a Starbucks gift card - but, she was thrilled because now she can go out and get something to eat and drink. 

So, this November we will have 8 grandchildren - 3 girls and 5 boys. And to think that only 4 years ago we had none.