Welcoming Baby Z!

I'm not a big fan of showers {the party variety, not the personal hygiene thing}. I know this sounds contradictory since I went to quite a few of them last year. Maybe I should be more specific, I am not fond of baby showers. I understand and appreciate the concept. People get together to give new parents or parent much needed baby gifts. Let's face it, having a child is not a cheap endeavor these days and new parents need all the help they can get.

Why don't I like baby showers? I am just not a fan of the girly-ness. The games, the giggling, the gift-opening. It's just not something I feel comfortable with. Typically, when invited to one of these shindigs, I politely decline the invitation and send a nice gift. Every once in a while, I will accept an invitation. Last year it was Ivy's Baby Shower. This year, it's Wendy's Baby Shower. Wendy is the kind of friend that I seem to always make exceptions for.

Janice and Wendy

Today was the day for Wendy's Shower. It was hosted by Janice at her lovely home in Glendale. Here is the day told in pictures.

Wendy in her signature pose. {Big Open-mouth Smile}


Party and future nursery decor


The party spread {I arrived late. So this doesn't do it justice}


Big Cupcake Cake made by Ali


Game Prizes - Light up Rubber Duck & Boutique Soap


Jennifer, Carrie, and another guest {I failed to get her name}

Collage Game - We were all divided into groups of 3. Each group had to cut out magazine photos to create a collage image of what we thought Wendy's baby would look like.

Keren and Ali working on their collage


Jordana, Paola, and Natalie working on their collage


Paola presents her team's collage


Wendy closely examines one of the collages


Ali presents her team's collage


Susan presents our team's collage


A peek at my team's collage


Wendy tries to pick a winner. Jordana, Paola, and Natalie win.

Gift Opening - As it is customary, Wendy opened her gifts. Some of the gifts made me wonder about who names these products before they go to market.

Wendy receives "My Brest Friend". Guess what it's used for.


There were some fun gifts like - a Friends DVD


Baby Z will certainly not be nekkid. He has a wardrobe to rival his father, Lior's.

Last game - Guess the size of Wendy's Belly. This differing guesses were hilarious. Some people were WAY off the mark. The winner of the game was unbelievably accurate.

Wendy gets her belly measured.

It was good to see everyone and help welcome Baby Z. Thanks to Janice for inviting me.