The Class of 2012

 Boxing Day, December 26, 2012 found us following what has become a Christmas Tradition of sorts -- assembling Newborn Kits for the LDS Humanitarian Center.   This year's all-volunteer crew (I volunteered them!) were Aubrey, Grandma Bywater, and Rod.   Thank you volunteers - very, very much.   

Grandma B handled all the counting and folding (and recounting for accuracy) of cloth diapers for the kits -- which was a HUGE help.  

Aubrey has earned her rank as Lead Stylist after 4 years of perfecting the process.   She did all the matching of blankets, gowns and socks.   And she is seriously good at it.

Rod helped with the assembly of kits, and putting together shipping boxes and filling them with finished kits.  He also is my main "supplier" of flannel fabric I make receiving blankets out of, as well as an enthusiastic encourager.  (Look closely at this "rare" photo of him - he is hardly ever seen barefoot)

 

My heartfelt thank you to a dear friend, who heard about this project, and surprised me with several new baby gowns to contribute.  (You know who you are, so if you're reading this, many, many hugs for your kindness!)

Once again, I am amazed that without planning or intention, so many of the groupings were absolutely perfect (and so adorable!).   Some of our "favorites" from this year:

 

 So here's the Class of 2012, thirty-six in all, now on their way to wherever they are needed.   Aubrey said she wished she could hug and cuddle each little baby who receives one.   Hopefully someone will make sure those hugs happen for us.