Showers of blessing

The ladies of FBC do know how to give a delightful baby shower. This one was no exception. it was at 2 pm on Sunday, January 31, for Jennifer and expected baby, Ellie Kate. The ladies brought scrumptious desserts. I mean they out did themselves. There were a few savory items; a Greek cheeseball and Mexican Bean dip. A fresh fruit platter, coffee, coffee punch, and an adorable cake rounded out the menu. Oh, don't you love the diaper cake? They're easy to make!

When all the gifts were open, Dianne introduced Jennifer's mother in law and her step grandmother. She went on to say that although her mother and father could not there (they are deceased) she wanted to give Ellie Kate something from them. Dianne presented Jennifer with baby dresses that were made for Dianne and her sister Joann. She also had several baby outfits that she herself had made for Jennifer. Finally, Diane presented Jennifer with a cradle lovingly crafted for her by her grandfather. Happy expectant grandparents had it refinished and Dianne made all the bedding.

We always have a devotional at our showers. Today, five different women read prayer letters written to Ellie Kate. The letters were directed at different times in her life; her first year, preschool, grade school, college and college graduation.