Fionnuala's babyshower

Last weekend I made history and threw the first ever Graham babyshower. The Irish don't do babyshowers, they are a very superstitious people. They believe that buying anything for the baby before its born is bad luck. But when we discussed it months ago, Fionnuala was happy enough to have one. Nobody present had been to one, so everyone was really looking forward to it. Here is a quick photo update.

baby-egg game

pin the sperm on the egg game

rosewater cupcakes

crunchies

the food!

The arrival of the mom-to-be

dirty nappy game

babyfood game

dirty nappy game

change baby's nappy with one hand each-game

dirty nappies - YUK!!

opening gifts and reading out the poems/advice from each guest

 

Other than that, things have been pretty busy this side. Working in Belfast and travelling 3 hours a day takes its toll sometimes, but I'm determined not to let it get me down. I am grateful to have found a job in the current economic climate in the UK, even though its not in my field. WIll keep trusting and praying. Been baking away as usual. Joanne and I made a cake for her aunt's 80th birthday as well as cupcakes.

Even though I'm not a fan of halloween, our theme at our cake decorating class was halloween, but tried to be as cheerful as possible with the decor.

 Joanne and I have also been testing out loads of different recipes and baking away most weekends. From cheesecakes to scones to homemade jams, to trying to perfect gingerbread and banana bread etc, its done wonders (not!) for the figure!

blueberry and vanilla cheesecake

homemade microwave strawberry jam

Karl and I celebrate 2 years of marriage next week, so we will be off the radar from Saturday to Wednesday, off to Donegal. Will post pics and update when we get back.