Yesterday morning my friends from work threw me (and Anna) a brunch and shower. It was wonderful! Everyone was tanner and more relaxed, and we spent a few hours catching up and enjoying the beginning of summer break. I received lots of practical baby-care items, and some of the girls chipped in to buy my infant car seat - how nice! Here are some pictures of everyone ... I think we're a darn good-looking English department, if you ask me!

The gracious hostesses, Lindsay, Laura, and Lane

Laura opened her home to us and had everything decorated for baby, Lindsay made her delicious peach french toast and grape salad and planned some low-key games, and Lane made an adorable diaper cake and brought her new baby, Jackson, for our entertainment (he was perfect!). Thanks, girls!

*Sorry I don't have pictures of all these things ... I'll get better at this blogging business!

Carlen, Michelle, and Ellen

Kristen ... she's expecting a little girl of her own in September!

Stefanie