I mentioned how wonderful my last weekend was, and it wasn’t just because of my fantastic Sunday.
Last weekend the weather was gorgeous and warm. I spent some time on Friday reading outside and hanging out with friends. On Saturday I sat out at a café by the river for hours just philosophizing, laughing and drinking wine with a friend. But Saturday night was the best of all…
Saturday night I attended my sister’s baby shower! My sister was able to fly home to Colorado for the week and enjoy a shower thrown for her by my dear Mama. I think she had a superb time catching up with friends and family (she even had a friend fly in from Texas!) and showing off her baby bump. Now you might be wondering how I made it to a baby shower in Colorado and then went to Córdoba, Spain the next day. Easy:
I apparated!
Ok, I wish. Really I attended the baby shower on Skype!
Isn’t that pretty darn cool? It was so wonderful to be a part of it. Jen & co set the laptop up on a table so I could observe the comings and goings. I felt a little creepy at times, especially since not all of the guests originally knew I was on the computer—but it was also really fun. I got to overhear some guests complimenting the fun baby-themed décor my mom did for the shower which made me so happy. It was fun having guests pop by the computer to say hi to me. I finally got to “meet” the sweet babies of two friends, both about 3-4 months old.
Last weekend the weather was gorgeous and warm. I spent some time on Friday reading outside and hanging out with friends. On Saturday I sat out at a café by the river for hours just philosophizing, laughing and drinking wine with a friend. But Saturday night was the best of all…
Saturday night I attended my sister’s baby shower! My sister was able to fly home to Colorado for the week and enjoy a shower thrown for her by my dear Mama. I think she had a superb time catching up with friends and family (she even had a friend fly in from Texas!) and showing off her baby bump. Now you might be wondering how I made it to a baby shower in Colorado and then went to Córdoba, Spain the next day. Easy:
I apparated!
Ok, I wish. Really I attended the baby shower on Skype!
Isn’t that pretty darn cool? It was so wonderful to be a part of it. Jen & co set the laptop up on a table so I could observe the comings and goings. I felt a little creepy at times, especially since not all of the guests originally knew I was on the computer—but it was also really fun. I got to overhear some guests complimenting the fun baby-themed décor my mom did for the shower which made me so happy. It was fun having guests pop by the computer to say hi to me. I finally got to “meet” the sweet babies of two friends, both about 3-4 months old.
{Dear Libby with sweet baby Willa came to say 'hi' to me.}
My mom and my sister’s bestie Jen (same name) put together a great shower! I loved the little baby-themed touches all over the room. I am snagging photos from Jen’s facebook to share:
Baby Jen and Baby Chris (my brother-in-law) along with Jen’s growth chart
This picture makes me laugh. Jen U. cleverly labeled it “say what? Babies come from where?”
This picture makes me laugh. Jen U. cleverly labeled it “say what? Babies come from where?”
Don’t you love the clothesline? Later on in the party all the cute clothes Jen got where hung on it. The clothesline idea was my contribution…but the truth must come out. I stole the idea from my friend Shannon.
Do you remember that time I told you all about the tradition my sister, Jen U. and I have of taking pictures in a certain pose? This may be the most hilarious version of that photo ever:
I love it!I am so thrilled that I got to attend my darling sister’s baby shower. Now I just can’t wait for the little Mr. to come in April and then to get to meet him in June!
(Pictures all stolen from Jen U. on Facebook)
5 comments:
I love this! And I'm so glad that you were able to "be" at the shower even though you're miles away! Haha, the last picture made me crack up- you'll definitely have to have another sitting/carrying picture when you get back!
Isn't skype amazing? Being away from home would be so much harder without it. I'm glad you got to go to your sister's party...even if you didn't apparate. I love the clothesline idea...that's genius. I may have to borrow the idea for my friend's shower.
Yay! Kate, I'm so glad you got to 'be' there. I love how technology can let us keep in touch even when we're thousands of miles apart. Of course life would just be better in general if everyone could apparate.. we wouldn't need technology!
that seems amazing! so good we have technology sometimes! :)
I love it Kate, I read this when you posted it but realized I forgot to comment.
*note to self figure out how to comment from my phone.
and glad you loved the clothesline idea...it turned out adorable, and you can totally take claim, what yours is mine KS :-)
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