Blessing Elissa and Baby

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One of our sweet neighbors, who also came to Joseph and Elissa’s wedding, wanted to throw a baby shower for Elissa.

Mrs. K (the neighbor) and Mom planned the event and enjoyed working together. Anna and Mary helped with invitations, food, and decorating.

The almost-four hour shower was full of joy. We had a special devotion by Mom; Elissa’s mom shared funny moments from E’s childhood; we played three games; we fellowshipped; we ate; and Elissa opened gifts. Whew!

Babies are such a joy, and it was exciting to welcome this little one to Joseph and Elissa’s family!

Love,
Sarah

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Mrs. K is on the left, sharing our beginning instructions.

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Mom's devotion
Mom’s devotion
The expectant mama
The expectant mama
The moms praying for Elissa and Baby
The moms praying for Elissa and Baby
Elissa's mom sharing funny moments
Elissa’s mom sharing funny moments
This game involved dividing into two teams. You had to hold the baby doll, talk on the phone, and pin clothes onto the line.
This game involved two teams. You had to hold the baby doll, talk on the phone, and pin clothes onto the line. The next person didn’t have to pin them on but rather take them off. Whichever team got done first, won. It was quite a loud game, with lots of cheering going on.
Even Bethany and Tina helped. They worked together as one person. Anna gave one the phone and the other the baby. So cute.
Even Bethany and Tina helped. They worked together as one person. Anna gave one the phone and the other the baby. So cute.
Abby managed hers all by herself.
Abby managed hers all by herself.

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Such a cute baby stroller!
Such a cute baby stroller!
Anna and Mary were great help with the food.
Anna and Mary were great help with the food.
Joy!
Joy!
Another game was to feel items in the diaper bag and then try to write down what you felt.
Another game was to feel items in the diaper bag and then try to write down what you felt.
Food time!
Food time!

Drew really enjoyed himself and loved exploring a new house.
Drew really enjoyed himself and loved exploring a new house.
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Talk about some action here.
Bethany, with her mommy's help, made burp cloths.
Bethany, with her mommy’s help, made burp cloths.
Abby knit a hat and is working on another for when the baby is older.
Abby knit a hat and is working on another for when the baby is older.
One of Elissa's sisters made her a beautiful diaper bag.
One of Elissa’s sisters made her a beautiful diaper bag.
Mom and Ruthie
Mom and Ruthie
I told you there was action. How can there not be with so many littles ;)?
I told you there was action. How can there not be with so many littles ;)?
You don't have to take many guesses to figure out which aunt gave this creative gift.
You don’t have to take many guesses to figure out which aunt gave this creative gift.

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The coordinators with the mama
The coordinators with the mama
The two moms and Elissa
The two moms and Elissa
Maxwell girls!
Maxwell girls!
I realized this was the entire bride/bridesmaid lineup 11 months ago.
I realized this was the entire bride/bridesmaid lineup 11 months ago.

“Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer,
and he that formed thee from the womb,
I am the LORD that maketh all things;
that stretcheth forth the heavens alone;
that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself.”
Isaiah 44:24

15 thoughts on “Blessing Elissa and Baby”

  1. What a delightful time you had! I enjoy seeing your pictures. I have never seen the game with the clothes line before but that looks like fun. I especially like the one where Abby is “multi-tasking” hanging up clothes while holding her baby AND talking on the phone! The little ones are so cute and soon Elissa will have her own little one. The watermelon and fruit stroller is very creative and looks delicious. Blessings to you!

  2. Elissa is just beautiful and looks so happy! Thank you for sharing the photos of this happy time with us! I will continue to pray for Elissa and the baby.

  5. What a beautiful post!! So many cute pics. I love baby showers.
    I’m impressed that Abby knits. That is awesome!!
    We played the multitasking game at my last shower 10 years ago with the doll, phone and clothes line. Amazingly enough my 17 year old SON won the game!! Haha!!
    So excited to see if you get a little girl or boy added to the family!

    Blessings

  6. Thanks for sharing your pictures! I loved the ideas of some new-to-me baby shower games as well!

  7. Elissa IS a beautiful expectant mama! What a fun, blessed time. I’m so happy for you all! May I ask about A, B & C’s dresses? Adorable! Homemade or purchased? It’s hard to find dresses like that… ????
    Much love to you all!

  8. Elissa looks radiant. From the pictures everyone looks to be having a fun time. I remember well the expectation of my babies, and know that Elissa is enjoying every minute of this time.

    Mrs. Mari

  11. What a great party! I love the picture of the mothers praying with Elissa. The fruit basket is amazing, and the little girls’ matching dresses are so cute. I have two little girls and it so fun to dress them to match (especially in homemade clothes!).

  15. I really enjoyed viewing these photos! Looks like such a fun, special time. I will continuing praying for Elissa and Baby as delivery draws nearer. 🙂
    Love, Mrs. Patti

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