Baby-Q Party

I guess part of the common tradition preceding the having of a baby is the having of a baby shower.  Kate and I weren't really into having a traditional baby shower, but we were happy that our friends pushed us into having some sort of party to get friends and family from different parts of our lives to come together for a summer afternoon.  It turned out to be a wonderful gathering and we were humbled that some of our friends and family from out of state even made the trip. Thanks to everyone that came and made it such a fun and memorable party, especially the Crams for hosting in their lovely yard!  Here are some of the scenes from the day:

Adam and Mikey went to quickly to work on a fruit-masterpiece...

Our newly-finished cornhole set was a hit and got a lot of good use.  Here we have a match of Tom and Sophia vs. Connor and Soheil.

Kate and Beth

Elena the artist at work decorating a onsie

... aaaand here is the finished product - a fruit baby complete with watermelon perambulator and pineapple wheels!  Some people are talented.

Here's a group of Portland friends.

Tom, Ari, Jeremy

 Noah and Teagan share a blanket with Banjo (See, Cara?  We feature your child, too!)

 Here's an obligatory belly shot.  This is at about 34 weeks.

Mother and daughter

 Connor and Bob discuss bag-toss technique

Banjo.  Awwww.

Onesie decorations

The extra-long table spread in the Cram's side yard

With Mike and Lauren and their 4 month-old Ensley

What a pretty family shot of the Seattles!  Only missing Beth.

Thanks for a great party, everyone!