A Surprise Shower!

Last night we made some lasagna and headed out to meet our small group for our usual last Thursday of the month meal together. But, little did we know they had other plans! They had invited more friends from church over and had planned a little shower for us and baby girl, or should I say....

Eva Claire

When we walked in they said, "Surprise!" and I was thinking - surprise, what? as I walked on in carrying the lasagna to the counter. That's when I noticed there were more people there than normal and I saw this cake....

They did capture Michael's reaction
the girls ready to eat at the table

I thought these flowers were beautiful!

They even had a babysitter for the kids, and they enjoyed playing outside together after we ate. Then it was time for us to open gifts.

This was Michael's first shower!

We got lots of essentials like diapers and wipes and several little outfits that she can wear right away!

After gifts they had a time of prayer for us and our children. It was such a special time.

We had the kids come back in for cake and then the girls even had little gifts to open!

I didn't think to get a group picture until most people had left. I did get this picture with Marilyn and Erika.

And here's our hosts - Jonathan & Marilyn

And we got a family picture just before we left!

We just feel so blessed to have such wonderful friends or "family" here in Utah! We thank you all so much for all you've done for us! We are now less than 2 weeks away from meeting Eva, can't wait!