Everyone was so sweet to pitch in. With a brand-new baby and sleep deprivation, Abbie couldn't come, but being as amazing as she is, she managed to decorate the cake! Ruth brought her famous chicken salad and helped with the finger food. Ma-Ma let us use her house. Aunt Barbara provided the punch set and plates. My mom made sure we were all housed, fed and comfortable during our stay.
Laura's games were a lot of fun. There was a timed "quiz" first where you had to answer facts about nursery rhymes. Then we played a game sort of like Taboo, where you divide up in teams of 2 and try to get the other person to guess the word without saying any part of the word. A lot of the questions were about current baby items, so it was fun to see what the older ladies had to say about how things had changed. Laura had an "advice sheet" for everyone to comment on.
We packed up the Bug afterward, and everything just, JUST, fit. I don't think there was room for a single other thing!
It was such a fun shower, and made me grateful for the blessing of family...dear friends that are there for you throughout life.
Me with the genius party planners
The table...love those adorable yellow rubber boots!
Cousin Laura and niece Ella.
Ma-Ma and Aunt Frances chat during the shower.
8 comments:
Said it before and I will say it again... creativity runs in your family blood and flows into the additional members as well! Such a cute shower. Glad you all had such a wonderful time!
Letisha
Emily, You are so sweet and special. I only wish I could have incorporated a bunch of rhyming into the food, games, etc hehehe. Carrots and Parrots? Sausage balls and duck calls...hehehe
But this is about Benjamin: I can't wait to meet him!
Abbie says hello.
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Abbie says hello and she is so exhausted she has been reduced to rocking the baby shady grove style...
Love the pics!
So glad you had a wonderful time-you deserved it! And glad that everything fit just right in your car-good thing the glider was shipped ahead of time, huh? :-)
Yep, there's no way the glider would have fit!!
Poor Abbett :( So the picture she drew me is realistic huh! Maybe now would be a perfect time for her to try her hand at poetry. I believe she would have no inhibitions and it would just flow...tell her I suggested it! :D
What a fun shower! You have such a creative family!
Thanks Karanena :) Hope you're doing well!
Oh, was that kind! Such lovely decorations and how happy everyone looks. What a sweet, sweet thing to do.
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