Palau Baby Shower

Friends at work wanted to throw Amber a baby shower.  It was originally scheduled before she was born but things came up.

Finally, before I left the company, we were able to have the shower.

 

 

I requested a simple ice cream social.  It turned out to be a very classy ice cream social.   The CFO gave a very nice little devotional on being good parents.  The team prayed for us as a family and we were able to show Amber off.

Sandi talking to Melissa, a good friend from the festival department

Scott and Tracy from the Business Department

Everyone was very generous with their gifts

Valerie worked hard to plan this

It was a great way to celebrate and begin the goodbyes

Our family with Andrew Palau

We really appreciated everyone making it a great event.  Everyone appreciated meeting Amber.  This is a good group of people to work with.

First Trip to Seattle

It's official: Amber is part of our family!

Amber had a great first trip to Seattle.  She got to hang out with Aunt Julie while we took a walk to the store.  Aunt Denise came over and nibbled on her ears.  We had a wonderful taco dinner while Amber slept.

Amber loved meeting her aunts and uncles

on a walk with Grandma and Grandpa

 On Sunday, we took a late morning walk around the neighborhood and Amber got a sense for where Grandma and Grandpa live. 

All of the cousins

Amber can't wait to start playing with all of her fun cousins. 

Girls unite!

Look at Grandma go!

a beautiful afternoon before we leave

plotting the gift exchange

Amber is looking forward to Thanksgiving when she can visit everyone again!