My niece Kristen and me!Yesterday I had my first baby shower! It was sooo nice. Put on by my good friends Amy and Michelle, and my sister Rachael. There were about 20 of my family and friends there. I got tons of very cute baby clothes and blankets as well as many necessary baby things like diapers, towels, burp cloths, a baby Bjorn, a swing/bouncer, toys, and a diaper bag filled with all kinds of baby necessities. Everyone was so kind and generous with the gifts they got for baby Lucio/Luke/Leo. (we really need to settle on a name)
There was so much good food, mostly appetizers, and sweets. It was delicious and all vegetarian, just for me.
The cake was so cute it deserves a close up picture of its own!
Chocolate with raspberry filling and butter cream frosting. Yum!
Here's a few pics of the gift opening.
Of course now I need to figure out where I'm going to put all of this stuff. Last night I ordered some toy bins from Land of Nod and a book rack to go next to the rocking chair! That should help for a while.
There was so much good food, mostly appetizers, and sweets. It was delicious and all vegetarian, just for me.
The cake was so cute it deserves a close up picture of its own!Chocolate with raspberry filling and butter cream frosting. Yum!
Here's a few pics of the gift opening.
A Notre Dame outfit for ND's newest fan!
A very cute sock monkey hand made by my sister Natalie.
This outfit says "I like trucks and dirt" very cute! (I'm hoping he likes trucks better than dirt.)
At the shower I was rushing through opening all the gifts, to not drag it out all afternoon. Although once I got home I was able to open all the gifts up again, spread them out all over the dining room table and inspect them a bit closer. I really got some nice gifts. I'm so thankful to everyone who came. It's making everything seem more real now. Which means I really need to finish up the baby room. He'll be here soon. I can't wait!
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Oh, good, I'm glad you ordered the book rack. I'm getting you more books to go with your next shower gift so you can use it!
I'm alot more dissapointed then I thought that I did not make it out there this weekend. Especially after reading your post and then Rachaels. I think I'll just keep plans for next time to myself and Suprise you. Okay... so, it will be a suprise anyway. ha.
Congrats to both you and Todd. In your blog you noted "I hope he likes trucks more than dirt". As the mother of a 3 year old boy I have some slightly upsetting news. The dirtier the better and Oh what energy.
Blessings!
Oh how I wish I could have been there. I have only been to one baby shower of my grandchildren. That was little Ryan's.
Your cake was beautiful. Makes me want to learn how to decorate cakes. I've finished one project for little Lucio? and working on number 2. I'm hoping to get another one completed before he arrives. I also picked something up that I think Todd will like little Lucio? wearing.
Hi Lori:
Wow, that shower looks like it was fun. We are very happy for you. It is great having a baby around again. The cats, all 4 of mine and Sarah's, do not seem to be jealous but very curious. They want to smell everything including the baby, and they do want to get in her bed and seats. We do have to keep a watch on them.
Good luck thru the next month. Can't wait to introduce that boy to Leah.
Julie
I did like that it was short and to the point... I think you got some awesome gifts and some super cute baby clothes.
I actually bought you one of the outfits someone already gave you and already wrapped it for Christmas because I figured that I shouldn't go crazy with all these gifts...
Now, I have to unwrap it and take it back to the store. Oh, well.
I'm not sure how long this other shower will be, but I hope it's fun!
I did like that it was short and to the point... I think you got some awesome gifts and some super cute baby clothes.
I actually bought you one of the outfits someone already gave you and already wrapped it for Christmas because I figured that I shouldn't go crazy with all these gifts...
Now, I have to unwrap it and take it back to the store. Oh, well.
I'm not sure how long this other shower will be, but I hope it's fun!
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