Spring Showers

Tomorrow is April 1st.  Yea!  March always seems so long and I'm anxious for the change of seasons.  We have been having a lot of rain the last week or two up here in Spokane.  I almost feel like I live in Seattle or something.   However, lawns are beginning to green up, and the temperature is definitely milder, so that's a sign that things are changing.

Last week I was able to co-host a baby shower for a darling mom-to-be and friend, Lindsay Bird Nielson.  She is the daughter of our dear friends, Keith and Sheri Bird.  They were the first family we really got to know when we moved to Spokane over 15 years ago, and have since really become part of our family.  Lindsay and her husband France are having a baby boy in May.  She has been here a whole lot this winter taking care of her Mom.  Sheri is one amazing lady.  She is fighting a valiant battle with cancer--you can read her story here.  Lindsay has been by her side so much of the time, so why wouldn't we have a party to welcome the little guy?  She will be heading back to Travis AFB in California soon to be with her hubby who is in a dental residency program there.  I knew it would be the inaugural party of the spring season here, and a mini reunion for so many of us former Little Spokane River Ward friends. 

This first group of pictures shows those who attended--all great neighbors, friends and ward members.

These are pictures of the beautiful "younger" ladies--Lindsay with Rachel Nichols and Megan Roberts,

 who came up from California for the weekend. 

I even got a shot with the guest of honor.  She received lots of fabulous gifts--look at the cute quilt

Lori Jarvis and Gaylene Davis made for her!  By the end of the night the poor thing was all tuckered out. 

Oh well, let her rest while she can, right?

Since I was the host and had the camera (translation--I own this picture Dear Sheri, and you look gorgeous!)
 I couldn't resist posting this beautiful shot of Lindsay and her Mom.  Like mother, like daughter. 

We had a great time.  Lots of good food, good company, and good reasons for celebration.

These types of Spring Showers are the best!