One word describes our shower... PERFECT! The attention to detail was amazing. The theme was a mix of "Two Countries...One Family" and the safari theme we chose for Justin's room.
The colors were those of the national flag of Kazakhstan. The cupcakes had two mini flags in each (US & Kaz). The jungle animals on each table were wearing little tees that read: "Born in Kazakhstan and loved around the world."
Also on the tables, were little business cards with "kids speak" translated into Kazakh, and mini bags of coffee with labels that read: "When the baby is awake, everyone is awake." There was a collection of children's books (with adoption themes) placed around the room. As we floated, we were just blown away by the amount of thought and care that our family had put into every last item.
It meant so much to us to finally get a chance to celebrate our adoption with family and friends. Personally, I had been waiting for this day for so long, and it truly went above and beyond what I had imagined. We had a blast!
Our nieces (Jillian and Gabby) were adorable, as usual, helping out with the gifts.
Thanks to everyone who joined us. Your gifts were extremely thoughtful. We are still unpacking and putting stuff together. We are taking our time, and savoring every moment of putting Justin's room together, and getting our house "baby proofed."
I've posted this selection of pics from the shower for all to enjoy. Please join us now, as we pray for some smooth sailing to bring us to our travels and our son. We are so ready!
1 comment:
Having gone through my own long journey to motherhood, I am amazed at the poise and grace that Dawn 9and Buz) demonstrate during what is an emotionally charged time. It is easy to say that it will all be worth it in the end, which it will. But that does not minimize how long the journey semms to be sometimes. It can't be rushed and when you reach the end of the journey, the destination is sweeter than you ever imagined.
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