Showered!

We had a reception for Fin today at Nancy's house and it was lovely! Not only was Fin acknowledged in Nancy's hard planning (and Lorna's watermelon-laden fruit salad), but there were lots of nice touches for her mom. My favorite flowers were on the table, my favorite colors were in the jelly beans, and my driver's colors were in the tableware. Nancy also made a beautiful, HUGE collage of pictures taken of Fin.

We had alot of friends come and they brought ALOT of gifts. Fin enjoyed opening them so much and she will enjoy playing with, riding on, sitting on, and wearing them as well! Most of all, we appreciated all of support and joy for us that the people there had given through this arduous (and ultimately worthwhile!) process.

Fin with Nancy


Fin and Lorna


How exciting! There are two other adopted, Chinese daughters in the congregation I work for. Though they have been here for a couple of years, they are about Fin's age. I hope they can show her the ropes!
Fin, Jemma, and Lily


Hannah (babysitter and photographer extraordinaire!) about to have her cake devoured by Fin


Finally, CAKE! (It's hard to wait when it's a Raheema cake!)


Referencing back to yesterday's post, this is a mini-recliner from Nancy and Lorna. Now, truth be told, if Fin had this last night and she was reared back watching the race with her sippy cup in the drink holder... there is NO WAY she was being sent to bed!