A non-baby-shower shower

Rachel and Toni organized a lovely non-baby-shower shower, meaning it was a grand gathering of friends and family, but with minimum traditional shower activities. It basically was a gourmet-food-filled afternoon of fun and laughter, with a supportive speech from Rachel and my dear brother Ian. Our Burning Man Campalicious crowd, old friends from when I worked at another company in SF years ago, and even a Tokyo high school friend I hadn't seen in ages joined. With 4 kids mixed in, it was full of running around and lots of catching up.

I really appreciated all the effort made to put on the production (big hugs to Rachel and Cesar for hosting us all), and loved seeing everyone before we enter the "parent club." I do feel very supported, and know that we'll still have our community of fun-loving friends even though we'll be in diaperland with sleepless nights. It's encouraging to know this transition is welcomed by all.

I loved having my brother and his family there too. After spending so much time apart (he in the US while I was in Japan or vice versa), I'm still surprised that he actually can show up and share such moments. He has some pics too.

As the evening approached, we got a yard fire going, snuggled up and continued to chit chat 'til quite late. I can't believe that so soon it won't be just Dav and I chilling with friends, and we'll have to consider a Miss Somebody's schedule...