tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post327430750875197189..comments2024-03-28T23:41:06.686-04:00Comments on Thinking About Home: A Baby Shower For Kati Cheryl http://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-82505469916496188402021-05-20T00:16:12.918-04:002021-05-20T00:16:12.918-04:00Thanks so much, Becki! I, too, love the two babies...Thanks so much, Becki! I, too, love the two babies at the door! Out of the camera's view, my husband was doing yard work and waving at the babies. They waved back a couple of times. SO cute! I love the quilt too. Such beautiful colors Eve chose! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-11196624558144335132021-05-19T23:56:27.686-04:002021-05-19T23:56:27.686-04:00Thank you for your sweet words, Rosella! I am very...Thank you for your sweet words, Rosella! I am very mindful of the love and joy around me. I feel incredibly blessed! Remembering how Caleb was ill this time last year. and now to see him growing and thriving fills my heart with thankfulness. Eve is an excellent seamstress; she has far surpassed her Gran. I will pass along your blessing to Kati . . .Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-15375526545869757412021-05-19T23:43:34.200-04:002021-05-19T23:43:34.200-04:00Thanks so much, markntina, for stopping in and for...Thanks so much, markntina, for stopping in and for your kind words! We are very thankful for our family . . . such a gift from the Lord! And you're right. It won't be long before Baby Ellie will be here . . . although Kati may have a different perspective. 😉 Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-91239486157121920872021-05-19T23:35:12.983-04:002021-05-19T23:35:12.983-04:00It was such a treat to be able to share this speci...It was such a treat to be able to share this special day with Kati! Caleb is adorable and Eve is talented and I could keep on going! My grandchildren bring me much joy! Thank you for your sweet comments, Ellen! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-83668174624694500422021-05-19T21:37:51.310-04:002021-05-19T21:37:51.310-04:00Oh my goodness! What a lovely post. I enjoyed al...Oh my goodness! What a lovely post. I enjoyed all the pictures. I think a family shower (especially with so many family members to share it with) is a beautiful thing. I love that picture of the two little ones at the door. And that quilt that Eve made is beautiful!!!Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16940604077427078249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-73071113030019485472021-05-19T16:38:16.687-04:002021-05-19T16:38:16.687-04:00Oh what fun! I love the theme and the menu. Must r...Oh what fun! I love the theme and the menu. Must remember that fun game too. You are surrounded with so much love and joy Cheryl. The babies are all so darling and look how much Caleb has grown. Love the quilt. Blessings to Katie and her growing family. Rosellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615262714438296920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-8479026557887912752021-05-19T12:29:25.662-04:002021-05-19T12:29:25.662-04:00Cheryl, You have such a beautiful family and it ju...Cheryl, You have such a beautiful family and it just keeps on growing! What a Blessing. Thanks you for sharing all the great parties, the shower looked so nice. So happy that you got to have one a year later for all the new babies, That blanket for the new baby girl is something else ,she did a excellent job. Cant wait to see the new one. Wont be long.markntinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668046728059665276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-13335529294812486522021-05-19T10:41:36.610-04:002021-05-19T10:41:36.610-04:00Yippee! So glad this time around you could have a ...Yippee! So glad this time around you could have a special in person shower for Kati and their baby girl. Love the theme and that was a fun game! Pass the baby was another fun game. :) Look at how cute Caleb is growing. Love the photo of the two little ones looking out the door. So much to comment on. That quilt that Eve made for Eleanor Grace! She's got skills! Happy new day to you! ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-49580969094730590692021-05-18T23:43:44.218-04:002021-05-18T23:43:44.218-04:00Thank you for all of your kind words, Deanna! It w...Thank you for all of your kind words, Deanna! It was an easy theme to be enthused about and I can see why you love it too! I'm sure you've read most (or all!) of those books to your children and/or grandchildren over the years. <br /><br />Family is such a gift, and it warms my heart to see my children raising their own children "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-52360450063728963432021-05-18T23:33:45.015-04:002021-05-18T23:33:45.015-04:00I'm happy that you would have felt at home, Je...I'm happy that you would have felt at home, Jean! I would never want a "pretentious extravaganza" and my Kati would have melted into the floor! And if a wonderful <i>food blogger</i> says to keep the menu, then that's all I need to hear! Thank you for all of your kind words! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-73233166501643577972021-05-18T23:23:11.400-04:002021-05-18T23:23:11.400-04:00Thank you, Vee! I agree that babies at a baby show...Thank you, Vee! I agree that babies at a baby shower are just right! Oh, I could brag on and on about those grands . . . <br /><br />A visit to the baby and her family is in the works! Can't wait! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-62592393371899563572021-05-18T23:15:01.754-04:002021-05-18T23:15:01.754-04:00Everyone looks happy to be playing that game, don&...Everyone looks happy to be playing that game, don't they? <br /><br />We are very grateful for the opportunity to gather and celebrate! I hope that you are soon able to do the same! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-83060648257917652102021-05-18T23:07:19.624-04:002021-05-18T23:07:19.624-04:00Martha Ellen, I was so grateful for the opportunit...Martha Ellen, I was so grateful for the opportunity to "shower" her this time around! We were so disappointed when last year's had to be cancelled. Isn't it something how your heart just continues to grow each time a new grand is born? There is always more room for love! Thank you for your kind comments, friend! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-15321091873591273682021-05-18T22:37:07.927-04:002021-05-18T22:37:07.927-04:00Barb, thank you so much for all of your kind words...Barb, thank you so much for all of your kind words! <br /><br />Oh my. I feel like we could sit down together and have a long chat (with a few tears thrown in) about raising children and reading books and happy memories! We love Cynthia Rylant too and I'm not sure how we missed including any of her books. Henry and Mudge, Mr. Putter and Tabby, Little Whistle . . . all loved! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-46321750797386648742021-05-18T22:31:09.393-04:002021-05-18T22:31:09.393-04:00Lots of blessings, Barbara! And, yes, many of us w...Lots of blessings, Barbara! And, yes, many of us were happy to play that game!Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-63945069072173710252021-05-18T21:15:33.998-04:002021-05-18T21:15:33.998-04:00I love seeing all the beautiful (inside and out) w...I love seeing all the beautiful (inside and out) women in your precious family! I love the theme and the game! I’m going to use it one day! Joanna is adorable and I love seeing her in everyone’s arms! Kati is thriving as a wife and mother and it’s beautiful to see!Deanna Rabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946588895797307347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-40406918062835956922021-05-18T20:25:26.662-04:002021-05-18T20:25:26.662-04:00Cheryl, that's just the sort of baby shower I ...Cheryl, that's just the sort of baby shower I like! And don't you dare change the menu—this one should go down in family history as "your" shower menu! And the table and decorations are just as they should be. Relaxed elegance and just the right amount of people. I hate pretentious extravaganzas with dozens and dozens of guests, many of whom are wondering why they were even invited!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-87396634725178542021-05-18T19:19:20.748-04:002021-05-18T19:19:20.748-04:00What a fine baby shower with babies in attendance....What a fine baby shower with babies in attendance. What could be more perfect? The women in your family are extraordinary people. The quilt Eve made for her new cousin is beautiful. Kati looks ready for a new baby. She'll be a busy lady with her handsome little boy and darling baby girl. Hope that you grandparents will be able to visit easily once the baby is here. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-51273229529242281552021-05-18T16:52:40.850-04:002021-05-18T16:52:40.850-04:00Pass the baby Joanna is a wonderful shower game! I...Pass the baby Joanna is a wonderful shower game! I'm happy for you all to be able to gather and celebrate this new life God is giving to your family. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-81194888250939616252021-05-18T16:46:58.970-04:002021-05-18T16:46:58.970-04:00I'm so glad Kati was able to have a showering ...I'm so glad Kati was able to have a showering of gifts in your home with all of her loved ones. Such a lovely gathering in your home. Your menu is a winner--no need to change a thing for next time, Cheryl. I love seeing all the joy in your family. All of your grands are darling!The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-63723692558489033842021-05-18T14:04:22.583-04:002021-05-18T14:04:22.583-04:00That looked like an awesome day and the food looke...That looked like an awesome day and the food looked fabulous. But I must say, your family and home are just lovely. I was a little teary when I saw all the books!. My kids are now 24 and 29 and we read all of them. Another nice author is Cynthia Rylant with the Henry and Mudge series. Really sweet. Take care and stay well. Barb in PAbunw1125@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898329690567899256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-78802899823001010632021-05-18T12:17:43.817-04:002021-05-18T12:17:43.817-04:00Your family just keeps on growing! Pass the Joanna...Your family just keeps on growing! Pass the Joanna sounds an excellent game!Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-62739439086894273432021-05-18T11:23:19.256-04:002021-05-18T11:23:19.256-04:00Thanks, Jan! It certainly is a joy to be a grandpa...Thanks, Jan! It certainly is a joy to be a grandparent! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-55304822028078406022021-05-18T11:08:47.002-04:002021-05-18T11:08:47.002-04:00I told my husband the other day that I think the g...I told my husband the other day that I think the grandparent stage is the best stage of our lives! What a wonderful shower and sweet grands!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10314254638454546970noreply@blogger.com