Baby Shower (A Hers and His Account of Pre-Parenthood Festivities)

She said… My sister Maggie and my Aunt Sue threw me a baby shower this past weekend. It was a great chance for the women in my family and Dan’s family to get together to celebrate Baby McCoy’s approaching arrival. I was so excited to have people come in from Idaho, Missouri, and Chicago, as well as from around California. In true baby shower fashion, we ate, we played games, and we did (a lot) of talking! (Dan was happy to escape before the first game began.)

The only man brave enough to stay for the shower (cousin Julia’s baby, Liam)

Shower cake (hand-made by cousin Elida)

Thanks to everyone, the baby now has plenty of clothes to wear, a crib to sleep in, some fun toys, and a well-decorated nursery. I can’t wait to start reading him or her all our new baby books and using all our new baby gear (including some very impressive hand-made blankets and clothes!).

Already preparing to be a Domer, and the requisite dachshund gift

It was also nice to get some words of wisdom from some experienced mothers—everyone from my grandmas to Julia.

The Grandmas with the Momma-to-be, and Maggie and I

I feel so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends! Thanks again to everyone for making the trip. And not to worry—Dan wasn’t left out of the weekend’s activities…

He said… This past weekend was a great opportunity to spend time with family. I’m very thankful for all the people that made the trip to the Bay Area. It was especially nice to see my Mom and Aunt Marian who made a quick weekend trip from Missouri. Aunt Sue and (soon to be) Aunt Maggie put together quite an event for all the ladies. They apparently had bingo and cute crustless sandwiches. I’m not sure, because everyone that can walk (sorry Liam) and has a Y chromosome split for our own event.

The guys all went to Campo de Bocce for an afternoon of bonding and talking about our feelings. Actually, it was more along the lines of beer, (too much) great food and some BSing. I probably should have taken pictures there, because Lee started a vicious rumor that we went to Hooters instead, and now I can’t prove otherwise.

Afterward, I did get a chance to play with all the wonderful gifts that people got for Baby McCoy. I’m not sure which one of us will be more excited about the toys – the baby or me:) Thanks again to all who made the trip or sent their good wishes!