A Shower and a Scooter

My good friend Jenny gave me a baby shower on Sunday.  Dell, Rachel, and Emily were all sweet enough to drive almost three hours (from different directions) to attend.  It was lovely...an afternoon with warm women, good food, and gifts -- what more could I ask for? 

Sarah received lots of beautiful clothes, toys, and books.  We're going to have to ramp up our social life so that she can wear all of her darling outfits.  Otherwise, the animals are going to have to get used to one gussied-up farm girl (why do visions of Eva Gabor come to mind?). 

Don watched both Sarah and her niece Sophia for the afternoon, all the while keeping track of a football game (who says he doesn't still use his management skills in retirement?).  Grandma Dell and Big Sister Rachel spent the night at our house, and Sarah had a ball entertaining them with her endearing expressions and exclamations. 

Sarah continues to learn new skills.  This week, she started scooting around on her butt.  The occupational therapist wouldn't approve, but it works for her.  She can really cover ground by pumping her legs and moving like a jellyfish across the floor.  She's also getting good at standing while holding onto something and is trying to pull herself up.

I'll close with a photo I just love....