Also, Annika's Bridal Shower (September 2023)

 I just remembered that the day after the girls flew back from Iceland, my friend Rebecca ("Mama #2") hosted a gorgeous, send-off bridal shower for Annika with all her Northern people, most of whom she's known since she was born. Friends who are family and family who are friends circled around her, and lots of sweet babies were there for snuggling. It was as beautiful as a wedding, with fresh flowers wherever one turned and a food table fit for a king, thanks to Rebecca and guests who brought Fancy Stuff. To top it all off, she took all of these pictures while I sat on my duff, and we're still chums! If at all possible, get you a friend like this

I'm just adding a slew of pictures all willy-nilly without any text. For a proper account, go to her blog post here.

(My OCD blogging tendencies are biting me hard in the heart. This is all so bittersweet.  Insert "loud crying face." Boom. 😭)