Shower

Our church held a shower for us on Sunday afternoon.  I can't tell you how much that meant to all of us.   We received so many wonderful gifts, notes, and gift cards.  Their love and generosity are overwhelming to us.  The decorations were lovely and the food was great.  They even took into account our gluten free and diabetic needs.

We got everything home with the help of some friends.  Oleg loves his new bike.  He has been on it every chance he gets.  The super soaker was also a big hit.  He filled it up, went outside, and "washed" my car with it.  Vivian joined him and got the garden hose.  They started having a water fight and got completely soaked.  They even came in to change to swimsuits and continue the fight.  I wish I had pictures or video.  They were really having a good time.

And the shorts for him are terrific.  He was concerned about not having shorts.  Jeans are too hot, and we hadn't had a chance to get him any shorts.

Lena has touched/handled everything we received.  She asks, "Me?" with every item.  She loves pushing Hanna around in the stroller.  Both girls slept in new pajamas and have worn new outfits.

I now have everything sorted into the laundry baskets we received.  It controls the chaos - a bit.