In September my sister hosted a shower for me and Cupcake at my mom’s house in Springfield, MO, with help from my Aunt Kathy and my Aunt Jan and cousin Ashley. It was a WONDERFUL time, and I just can’t believe how lucky I am to have such great friends from the past!
Most of the girls in attendance have been friends of mine since high school and college, a lot of whom I have reconnected with thanks to good ol’ Facebook (to which I am addicted). It was amazing to see all of them—lots of them married, some with kids, and all of them grown up into beautiful, talented, kind women I am proud to know.
We had taco salad for lunch and mostly spent the time chatting. It was great to see my friends connecting with new people they hadn’t known before or reconnecting with people they hadn’t seen in years.
I got TONS of great advice from these ladies, and Susan had them all write a little letter to Cupcake. One of my greatest wishes for my daughter is to have a support system of women like I have had throughout my life, in family and friends like the ones who were in Springfield with me that day. We were of course showered by amazing gifts, and I hope I can continue to stay in touch with all these women as their lives grow and change (and hopefully knit some of them baby gifts as well)!
