While we were out in Washington, Adam’s parents and sister surprised us by throwing a party for us!! We had somewhere around 60 people over for dinner. Dad grilled chicken, pork, hotdogs, and meatballs and pineapple kabobs. There was also corn on the cob, salads, delicious homemade breads, and an assortment of DELICIOUS desserts made by our friend Leah!
Here’s their newly renovated backyard complete with a huge fire pit:
Dad and a friend built those huge arbors and even installed outdoor lighting on them. It's the perfect place to host a large party. And it looks fantastic!
After we all had our fill, the ladies met inside and showered me with baby gifts!
Here’s Bekah modeling the famous “Tilly Towel” sewn by Adam’s mom:
We received many cute things like sleepers, blankets, and books.
Rebekah and Sadie were excellent helpers with all the gifts!
And it was great to see so many friends from Olympia Bible Presbyterian Church.
Thank you Tonya for taking all these photos!!
Here’s a view of what the TV room looked like during the shower! All the guys were outside talking, all the women were inside chatting, and the kids were watching Cars! And this isn’t even all the kids between the ages of 2 and 8 that were at the party!!
And the most special gift of the night… all the ladies of the church, as well as Grandma Bond, Mom, Karen, and Robin each hand-embroidered a square of a baby quilt!!
Adam’s sister Amy did all the hard work of designing the squares and assembling all the pieces. Isn’t it beautiful!!! (you can find more of her handiwork here)
Click on the picture below to see the details. I typed out the name of the person who made each square!
It is sooo special to us! It means so much that all these friends of ours from far away are praying for us and our little baby!! We have such an amazing support system of family and friends. I can’t wait to hang it on the wall of the nursery. What a fabulous focal point it will make :)
4 comments:
How great! Wish I was there! Looks like a wonderful group of ladies, I'm so glad you were blessed by them.=D
The house and backyard are gorgeous. The Hunters have great taste. Can't to see the quilt up close in a few weeks.
By the way....the "K" was outstanding!!!!!! =)
awwww looks great!! what a special/meaningful gift!
awwwwwwwwwww......that is great!
great quilt and how neat that they surprised you w/ a shower while you were home ;) homemade gifts are the best :)
my sister is giving me all her baby stuff since they're done having kids and amongst it all i found a baby blanket that i crocheted for her! so cool that i'll be able to use it now ;)
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