Time For Some Gifts (Photostory)

After the games, the ladies got a chance to get some refreshments and go to the bathroom.  It also gave Camille a chance to get things ready for Kendra's husband, Nathaniel, to join them.  She brought in an extra rocking chair and now it's time to open the gifts!

"Well ladies in a minute we will start opening the gifts.  We are just waiting for Nathaniel to arrive.  Speak of the devil..."  (Camille)

"I'm here."  (Nate)

"Well bring your handsome self on up here."  (Camille)

"Is that my nephew with you?"  (Camille)

"Yes, I brought support.  I didn't think I could handle being here alone."  (Nate)

Nikki and a few of the other ladies  immediately turn around to see who is coming through the doors.  She's surprised and happy to see Darius.  

"Did you ladies hear that?  He's scared to be here alone with us, so he brought backup.  Men can be such wimps."  (Camille)

*Ladies laughing*

Nataniel makes his way to the front.   So many ladies, he has to squeeze through.  Racquel spots Terrance and smiles.  She didn't know her honey was coming.

"Well hello.  How are you feeling?"  (Nathaniel)

"Hi sweetie.  I'm feeling great.  We've been having a good time.  I'm glad you're here."  (Kendra)

"I'm glad I'm here, too."  (Nathaniel)

Nikki gets up to go greet Darius.

Camille gives everyone time to get settled.  A couple more chairs are brought in to accommodate Darius and Terrance.

Time for the gifts!  Jacquelyn is in charge of bringing the gifts to the front. 

Grace is in charge of keeping track of who gave what gift.  A little tougher to do with a sleeping child.

"Look at you, looking all cute."  (Camille)

"Mom, you are embarrassing me.  Stop."  (Jacquelyn)

Nathaniel wastes no time opening up the gifts.  He's already on the second gift, which is a red baby carrier.

Jacquelyn quickly brings the next two gifts.

It's a cute little knitted outfit.

"Awww, this is so adorable.  Thank you, Racquel."  (Kendra)

Moving on....

The next gift is a baby monitor set.  

"So the baby will be able to hear what's going on in our bedroom?"  (Nate trying to be funny)

Kendra just shoots him a look.

"Thanks Tina.  We love it."  (Kendra)

The next gift is a baby blanket and hooded baby towel gifted by India.

"Let me help you with that."  (Nate)

Kendra shows the diaper cake to the crowd.

"Isn't it cute?  Thanks, Jacquelyn."  (Kendra)

Next gift, is crib bedding.  Again Kendra holds it up for the ladies to see. 

"Thanks, Vanessa.  I love the colors."  (Kendra)

Jacquelyn returns with a gift basket.

"I'll take it."  (Kendra)

"Awww, look at the cute giraffe.  This will all come in handy.  Thanks, Valerie."  (Kendra)

She holds it up for the crowd.

"Another basket?  Here honey, take this."  (Kendra)

"This one is much different."  (Jacquelyn)

"Now this is my kind of basket.  I will need all of this after giving birth."  (Kendra)

"See, it's a spa basket full of stuff to pamper me.  Nine months of no wine.  I'm looking forward to popping this cork.  Thanks, Robin."  (Kendra)

Kendra and Nate continue to open the rest of the gifts.  They received some larger gifts, a high chair, a playpen, and a baby swing, from Camille, Jackie, and Jordan.  Afterwards, Kendra says a few words of thanks.

"Nathaniel and I would like to thank everyone for coming out and sharing in our joy.  We can't thank you enough for all the love and support you have shown, not only today, but throughout my pregnancy.  To aunt Camille and all my wonderful cousins, thanks for throwing this beautiful baby shower.  Everything was perfect."  (Kendra)

"And on that note, good night everyone, and thanks again for coming."  (Kendra)

Here's a closer look at the spa basket I made for Kendra.  There is a bottle of wine, slippers, a loofah, a pedicure set, bath salts and a few other goodies.   I made both the baskets, the diaper cake, and the crib bedding.  

Epilogue
So technically that concludes our baby shower.  I'm awfully happy it is over.  Everyone seemed to have a good time.  I hope you enjoyed it as well.  I plan to put the whole thing in a video, soon.  My YouTube followers are anxious for a new video. Now I have to go get ready for a camping trip.  These dolls are running me ragged.