Ypsi-Arbor Baby Shower

This weekend was Justin's one of two baby showers. This shower was hosted by Grandma Kapla and adopted auntie Erin Ferris. It was held at the EMU Lake House in University Park and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. Sunny, 70 degree weather and a lot of fun with friends and family. We would like to thank everyone for all of their wonderful gifts; we are sure Justin will love them (and of course mom and dad do too). We had great food and played some awesome games. One favorite was the "baby relay race". Three teams were chosen by the mom to be (Team #1 Tracy, Liz and Teresa, Team #2 Grandma Hawes, Grandma Kapla and Adopted Grandma Tanguay & finally, Team #3 The Daddy to be, Mike and Trav) Each team has to undress a baby, change the diaper, redress the baby, feed it and finally swaddle it! It was a tough race (actually, there was no contest), but Team #1 won! :) Fun was had by all!

The food was amazing and made by Grandma Kapla. Erin and our friend Marti made some tasty desserts too!

At the end of the shower daddy had take mommy to the hospital because she was in a lot of pain. After several hours and tests in the hospital it turns out mommy was dehydrated, having pre-term contractions and had a pulled muscle in her upper abdomen. Mommy had been over doing it a little bit so it was decided she had to relax and slow down a bit!

This little incident couldn't stop the amazing day though. After being released from the hospital mom and dad returned home to spend time with friends and family to watch the Redwings stomp on the Penguins in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Justin must have been rooting for the wings because he was kicking the entire game!

Once again, thank for you a wonderful time and baby shower. We hope those who attended had a great time! We love you all!