Last weekend, Will and I headed to Edgewood Country Club at 2:30 for our couples shower, hosted by five fabulous ladies:Kerri, Linda, Karyn, Sue and Jen. We had an amazing time and garnered heaps of handy baby gear.
First, there was the golf. A three team scramble, with two "challenge" holes, organized by Kerri. The first challenge - longest drive "with a belly." All the players had to strap on a hefty "front" pack and swing away. The second? Longest drive "with a baby." Hold a baby and give it a whip. Kerri directed that players had to be mindful of Ms. Emma Sue's health, but could pretty much handle her as they pleased. Grandpa Bill's winning drive was accomplished after sticking the little lady down his shirt. Considering that was hole #7, and it was a toasty warm day, not sure about the health factor - but, we let it slide. Other questionable methods? Holding her by her feet, on the club, and swinging. Sticking her down one's pants, and the between the leg hold. Hmmmm...
The outcome? Tim, Grandpa Bill and Uncle Joe came in at #1. My team, with Kerri, Andy and David beat out the third placers, Will, Jason, Chris and Justin, by one stroke.
After the golf we gathered on the patio with a group of fabulous guests. (Of course, I have very few photos of the hosts - they were too busy playing paparazzi. Thanks, ladies!)
And after dining, of course there was gaming. A diaper race and word search/putting contest, resulting in what was possibly the most controversial shower contest Edgewood's ever seen. On the line? Which school's garb Ms. Spurgeon would don for the ultimate fall 2011 matchup, happening October 15. When the Wolverines take on the mighty Spartans, would she be in maize and blue or green and white? Through game participation and victories, players earned chips, which they deposited in an MSU or UM bowl. The most chips at the end of the night determined the winning school. Now of course, the Spartans came out on top. And of course, the Wolverine fans cried foul. I will admit Grandpa Bob's bribery (dollars for chips, which were deposited in the MSU bowl) may have tipped the scales, but, my alma mater's 50 beat out Will's 43. Go Green! Go White!
And after gaming, of course there was gifting (and cake) - Will's favorite part.
It was a great day and I feel so fortunate to have such supportive, loving family and group of friends. (Not to mention girls that look great in the thank you Spartan hats I commissioned.)
Want to see more? Check out the slideshow below, or the Picasa album here.
First, there was the golf. A three team scramble, with two "challenge" holes, organized by Kerri. The first challenge - longest drive "with a belly." All the players had to strap on a hefty "front" pack and swing away. The second? Longest drive "with a baby." Hold a baby and give it a whip. Kerri directed that players had to be mindful of Ms. Emma Sue's health, but could pretty much handle her as they pleased. Grandpa Bill's winning drive was accomplished after sticking the little lady down his shirt. Considering that was hole #7, and it was a toasty warm day, not sure about the health factor - but, we let it slide. Other questionable methods? Holding her by her feet, on the club, and swinging. Sticking her down one's pants, and the between the leg hold. Hmmmm...
The outcome? Tim, Grandpa Bill and Uncle Joe came in at #1. My team, with Kerri, Andy and David beat out the third placers, Will, Jason, Chris and Justin, by one stroke.
After the golf we gathered on the patio with a group of fabulous guests. (Of course, I have very few photos of the hosts - they were too busy playing paparazzi. Thanks, ladies!)
And after dining, of course there was gaming. A diaper race and word search/putting contest, resulting in what was possibly the most controversial shower contest Edgewood's ever seen. On the line? Which school's garb Ms. Spurgeon would don for the ultimate fall 2011 matchup, happening October 15. When the Wolverines take on the mighty Spartans, would she be in maize and blue or green and white? Through game participation and victories, players earned chips, which they deposited in an MSU or UM bowl. The most chips at the end of the night determined the winning school. Now of course, the Spartans came out on top. And of course, the Wolverine fans cried foul. I will admit Grandpa Bob's bribery (dollars for chips, which were deposited in the MSU bowl) may have tipped the scales, but, my alma mater's 50 beat out Will's 43. Go Green! Go White!
And after gaming, of course there was gifting (and cake) - Will's favorite part.
It was a great day and I feel so fortunate to have such supportive, loving family and group of friends. (Not to mention girls that look great in the thank you Spartan hats I commissioned.)Want to see more? Check out the slideshow below, or the Picasa album here.
