Virtual Baby Shower

We had the last of our baby showers yesterday. Steve's family, who spends Easter weekend at a fabulous beach house in Oregon, shipped their gifts to us during the last few weeks. Then yesterday, we connected with them via webcam and opened all of our presents. It was a really fun way to have a shower since we couldn't be there with them in person.

From Grandpa and Grandma O - a tummy time play mat, a washcloth and towel set, a bunny lovey, a beautiful pink dress, a doll that giggles, a beautiful handmade baby blanket (such a treasure!) and two pairs of baby bootiesFrom Aunt Tamara, Uncle Tom and cousin Tyger - a really soft baby blanket, some cloth diapers/burp rags, a box of Disney board books, a package of wipes, a five-piece layette set that includes a stuffed cow and says, "Got milk?", matching "Got milk?" burp cloths and a package of stickers (You'll notice that everything is perfectly pink!)
From Aunt Jill, Uncle Ryan, and cousins, Katie, Sarah, Keegan, Luqus, Autumn, Dylan and Dahlia - gowns, a board book, hat and socks, baby sunglasses (a necessity for the Texas princess and oh so cute!), a hand and footprint stamp and frame set (I love this and can't wait to use it!), several outfits and a mommy and me apron setFrom Claire's Grandma Robin and Grandpa D'Wayne - a baby blanket with lady bugs (too cute!), a Tinkerbell swimsuit and cover-up set, three books (one about Oregon airports - to ensure she visits often, one about healthy eating during pregnancy - oops! should have had this earlier, and a My Pregnancy journal), a red dress, a pink dress, a purple pant set and a pair of pants with airplanes on them

Thank you to everyone! It was so good to see you, even if it was via webcam. We look forward to seeing you in person and introducing you to Claire in August.

And a special thank you to Aunt Jill who organized the shower for us. You are so sweet to have thought of doing this for us. We really appreciate it!

We also received two other gifts this weekend. One from my boss at my old job back in Tulsa. He and his wife have always treated me like family, and I love them dearly. They sent us a gift card to Target to help round out our registry. We're going to use their gift to purchase a baby monitor. Thanks, Don and Janice! We love you!

The other was a gift from our next door neighbors, Ron and Beverly. They bought me a baby sling. I see women using these everywhere - the airport, the grocery store, etc. - and they look so handy and so comfortable. I can't wait to try it out.
Again, to all of our family and friends, we really appreciate all of the gifts that you have given us. Claire will definitely have everything she needs and some things that her mommy just had to have! Thank you so much! We love you all!