Mothers and Daughters

Chris and I are involved with some high school sophomores at our church.

He co-leads a bunch of guys and I co-lead a bunch of girls.

For "safe kids" reasons, they don't get mentioned here much...  but they are a very big part of our lives.

We adore them and really cherish our friendships that we have together.

That's why it meant so much when two of the mothers wanted to do a baby shower for us.

A beautiful Mother/Daughter shower.

Everything was perfect and girly.

After dinner, we gathered in the living room for a few games:

That's before we knew the blindfolds were coming...

This is when I begin wondering why hanging out with high schoolers equates to playing "food" games.

But it does.  I tried to blend in with the other mothers, but the large belly made me a prime target for eating things.

and we did.

First up for us?  pears.  Not so bad.  None of us guessed it though. 

We all thought something like applesauce.

Second up?  I knew this would be bad.  Beef with beef gravy.

Elizabeth,

Have no fear. 

You will not have beef with beef gravy ever again.

and neither will your momma.

Amen.

Our group (minus a few)

This is more of how we all look on Small Group nights...

Elizabeth has already been deemed our SG mascot.

The girls always want to feel her move and it's been so fun sharing this time with them.

The sweet hostess mothers.

My momma with her other daughter...

There is something very special about the mother and daughter relationship.

I am so thankful for this time to celebrate with people we love over the upcoming birth of our little girl.  This little girl who has already captured the hearts of her mother and father!

(and a few others I might add...)

xoxo