Eat Pray Love Shower

Nancy Byron and Victoria Thompson (family friends of the Groves) offered to put on a baby shower for Mommy and Piper. Mommy and Nonie went to see Eat Pray Love the day before Piper was born so Victoria came up with the idea to have an Eat Pray Love Shower. The idea behind the shower was for people to bring something to eat, a prayer for Piper and their love for Piper. The food was absolutely amazing. Guests were asked to bring a prayer for Piper which they decorated and put in a "Prayer Book" for Piper. Guests also brought their love. Mommy asked that we didn't all sit around and open gifts but rather if guest would like to get something for Piper that they donate money for a double stroller. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the double stroller fund. We are hoping to get the double stroller as soon as REI has another 20% off coupon.

We also had Piper's Jewish baby naming at the shower. We choose the name Chaya for her Jewish name for three reasons. One: Chaya means "Life" and since we were able to have a child naturally we thought the name was very appropriate. Two: We were going to name our baby girl either Piper, Elle or Zoe. The only name we didn't use was Zoe. Zoe means "Life" in Greek so it is sort of like we used the name Zoe since Chaya also means "Life". Three: In Judaism the number 18 also means Life and Piper was born on the 18th. 18 is a very lucky number in Judaism. Below are some pictures from the shower.

Mommy and Piper.

Rabbi Laura leading the baby naming.

Four generation photo.

Amazing cake.