Dumpling Party for the dumpling on the way

Mama's coworker, Olivia, was kind enough to throw together a last minute shower/dumpling party for us. Together we made some delicious savory (pork/shrimp and edamame/shiitake) dumplings and also had a make-your-own-dessert-dumpling station with lots of fun ingredients.


We received lots of wonderful gifts for the baby






(and even some for the Babe too!)

and we had a lot of fun with people's name suggestions.


The winners were:
Girl:
New York Villanueva
Dulce de Leche Okanilla (bonus points for the creative combo-last name)

Boy:
Thelonious Okano Villanueva
Flava Villanueva

Chris even provided some entertainment as Princess Leia:


Help me, Obi-one-izzy, you're my only hope!


Jeff, Robin, and Hostess with the Mostess Olivia:


Robbo & Ryan:


Chris & D:


Little Benjamin:


When we got home, the Babe wasted no time "testing" out the baby's new toys--Quality Assurance is top priority to Iz! Only the best for her "boy." (We really hope it's a boy for her sake!)


Mama, these slippers are a little small but I guess they'll do for the baby:

(and it didn't keep Izzy from wearing them around for a few hours.)



Thanks again to Olivia and all for making this such a fun and special event for us! We can't wait for our little dumpling to meet all of you in a few weeks!