This past weekend, Will’s extended family (known collectively as the “Powers Cousins”) hosted a shower for Baby Swyter and I in Schaumburg at Riccardos (a family favorite). We had great food, awesome cake, and so, so many gifts. People were seriously so generous.
The Powers cousins are a talented bunch. Baby Swyter has at least six hand-made blankets (two from her great grandmother!), assorted booties, and two tiny sweaters.
This green sweater is the exact color of the baby blanket my own grandmother made me when I was little! Behind me in this picture you can see the display board showing photos of Will and I as babies – very sweet. (In the lower left-hand corner you can see the top of the head of my little helper! She organized gifts, helped me open, and carted away tissue paper.)
This quilt was made by Will’s grandmother for him when he was a baby. Without ever having met me, she knew I was a cat person. I couldn’t believe how perfect this was. I’m very excited to put it to good use.
Will’s mother embroidered several burp cloths with lyrics from songs. I’ll need her to teach me some of them as it’s been a while since I sang them (not My Girl, I’ve got that one – it was actually the song my Dad and I danced to at my wedding).
Baby Swyter also got a collection of Australian children’s books from our cousin who hails from Oz (sidenote: do Australian people say “Oz” or is that like how people from Chicago don’t actually ever say “Chi-Town”?). Her children and Baby Swyter will be third cousins! I love that the extended family is close enough that children who are third cousins will grow up knowing each other.
We also received what will undoubtedly be the finishing touch on the nursery: a plush rocking horse (complete with bridle and stirrups! This horse isn’t messing around).
It was a great afternoon. Baby Swyter and I were completely overwhelmed with all the love shown by everyone. I can’t wait for her to join us in five short weeks and meet everyone!
Theresa W. says
Yup, Aussies say ‘Oz’, and they also sometimes say ‘Aus’.
Kiwis call Australia ‘Aussie’, which is confusing.
And people who live in New South Wales are called ‘New South Welshmen,’ regardless of whether or not they’re female.
Hope that helps! 😉
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