Baby Shower - Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City - June 13, 2009

It all began with the confirmation ceremony of my cousins, Samgwa'a and Samgella, at the Catholic Church. Notice the ointment on their foreheads in the first picture. It is a big ceremony. The arch bishop is there and he annoints the entire class himself. He is escorted into church by the Knights of Columbus. It's a solemn occasion where the confirmants consciously confirm their faith. My aunt's family is a very strong Catholic family.

Anyways, that's how it all started. Aaron and I came to Oklahoma City for the occasion. I had no idea that a surprise baby shower was in store for me afterward. The second shower in a week, I might add. And what's more, Aaron was keyed in on the surprise but I had no idea! Everyone really outdid themselves in showering me with gifts. My aunt, Angeline, God bless and sustain her and her family, did a wonderful job putting it all together, with lots to eat and drink.

Ma Angeline and her cousin, Leh.

With Auntie Salome

With Ma Dora, Ma Sue and others

My cousins

Everyone was just bustling around and enjoying the festivities

I was in the seat of honor in the corner

With Ba Fombe, my aunt's husband

With Ni George

Hubby dear...

My cousins are smiling back at Aaron as he goes around taking pictures

Eating time. Can you imagine all the food!!!!

With Sabina

Ma Angeline and Ruth. Ruth helped with the cooking too.

Opening gifts and acknowledging the wonderful people who gave them.

With Martine. She gave me some really cool stuff.

With cousins Frank and Sharon. Notice the nice comfy cushy (pottie) they got me.

Ma Grace (middle) defended Aaron when they teased him about how it all happened!!:)

With cousins

And their mom

This family gave me three huge packets of Purex soap for baby's clothes. Awesome!

Ma Salome, Ma Angeline, and cousin Leh.

With Bertina. She had her baby girl, Dina, just some 5 months earlier.

Cutting the cake