Surprise showers

The peanut (the name for the baby until he/she decides to make themselves known) is one very lucky unborn child. They have already received so many gifts from friends and family, and is usually the first topic of conversation when talking to people as well.

One of the coolest things is that the peanut has already been thrown not one, but two surprise parties!
A few weeks ago Cam with the help of the women's ministry team at the church we go to, threw the peanut and I a surprise baby shower. I was especially surprised by this since usually Cam is, well, not the best person at keeping secrets, especially exciting ones like this. But I had no idea it was on, and even started planning one of my own! Cam and the church ladies threw an awesome surprise shower and invited other friends and family as well. We had heaps of fun playing games, getting messy (mmmm, green playdough), eating chocolate and other yummy food, and of course giving the peanut more presents, along with the many blessings and prayers. Thank you so much to all who helped organise and contribute!

Then this week it was Cam's turn to be surprised, when his boss and workmates threw him and the peanut a surprise baby shower. Cam's eye for detail meant that he did have a couple of clues about what was going on, but he didn't know that his boss had secretly contacted me to make sure I was invited, or that so many people were involved in giving and contributing to the gifts, so it was still a good surprise and a fun afternoon. We were both overwhelmed once more by people's generosity and really touched by the gorgeous gifts chosen for our little peanut.

A huge thankyou from us to all involved, and we will make sure the peanut appreciates all of it once he/she shows up!