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Baby Kate's Savannah Shower

Attended by Elizabeth's AASU Associates in Savannah, Georgia, September 28th, 2013

 

Nedra and I were pleased to be included in this baby shower honoring Elizabeth. We felt the warmth of her many friends about whom we had heard Elizabeth affectionately speak. For grandparents-to-be, as for Elizabeth and John, this was a momentous occasion, and we share the essence in this photoessay.

We begin with images that capture generosity, viz. of the hostess herself standing behind the buffet and of party gifts. Next, we portray the joyous mood of the event by displaying images of individuals. Elizabeth had several connections with many of these people--e.g., Jordan and her spouse helped Elizabeth and John move--but for brevity and focus, only the AASU (Armstrong Atlantic State University) relationship with Elizabeth when she was an Assistant Professor there will be noted. Finally, the essay closes with images of Elizabeth opening gifts, again to emphasize generosity, and then one of her mother, and, of course, the bear cake.

Last edit: 2013-12-11
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Regina
gift table

Above, left: Regina Rahimi, colleague, opened her beautiful and spacious home for the event. Of course, the boys and others pitched in. We are very much alive to the efforts!
Above, right: Party gifts at the sign-in table.
Beth Childress
Cherie Dennis & Mary Ellen Donatelli
Above, left: Beth Childress, colleague.
Above, right: Cherie Dennis, former MAT student, and Mary Ellen Donatelli, colleague.

Daniella Bringman
Debbie Sasser
Above, left: Daniela Bringman, former MAT student.
Above, right: Debbie Sasser, former MEd student.
Dorothee Mertz-Weigel
Jackie Kim
Above, left: Dorothee Mertz-Weigel, colleague.
Above, right: Jackie Kim, colleague.
Jordon Reardon
Leese Leverette
Above, left: Jordan Reardon, former MAT student.
Above, right: Leesa Leverette, former MAT student.
Linda Ann McCall

Lottie Ringle
Above, left: Linda Ann McCall, colleague.
Above, right: Lottie Ringle, former MEd student.
Sara & Kipten Spurlin

Thea Van Goor
Above, left: Sara Spurlin, former BSEd student, and son, Kipten.
Above, right: Thea Van Goor, former BSEd student.
Tracey Erwin

Wendy Marshall & Mary Ellen
Above, left: Tracey Erwin, fomer MEd student.
Above, right: Wendy Marshall (center), colleague. Wendy's daughter, Lexie, is at left, and Mary Ellen Donatelli is at right.
honor chair

shower gifts
Above, left: The chair for the guest of honor. (I had been eyeing this one all afternoon!)
Above, right: gifts.
Liz opening gifts

Liz & Kate Dress
Above, left: Elizabeth, the honoree!
Above, right: Elizabeth holds a dress she wore as a child. Her mom diligently cleaned to make it a sentimental gift for Kate. One dress, two generations.
Nedra

bear cake
Above, left: Nedra, to whom we have all this celebration owed; it began with her.
Above, right: The bear cake, closing again on the theme of generosity. The cake was made by a friend of Regina. Said differently, a stranger made this masterpiece for little Kate. The cake has been stored and will be served first to Kate on her first birthday.