My mom and a good friend (and former roommate...and bridesmaid!) from college Sarah offered to throw me a shower in Columbus, and who was I to say no? I was kept completely in the dark on all the details, which I was exactly what I wanted. My mom continually worried I had some secret expectations, and the party wouldn't live up to my dreams, but they did a fantastic job, and it surpassed anything I could have thought up.
The theme was "Dick and Jane" and there were cute touches everywhere.
Guests could choose either a girl or boy sticker for their name tag based on what they thought the baby's gender was...and they were asked to suggest a name for the baby too.
They also continued the "Wishes for Baby" tradition- I can't wait to compile all the cards and have a big collection from all our friends and family!
And of course there was food! One of my only requests was for pie. And boy did they deliver. Sarah made four of the most delicious treats I've ever had...There was apple caramel pie, lemon tart, razzleberry pie, and pear almond tart- all 100% homemade.
And as if Sarah hadn't done enough...she made a quilt for Baby B! It's really beautiful, and with all the colors, it will match the nursery perfectly.
It was such a fun day for me, but even better- I think everyone else had a great time as well.
(If you zoom in you can see some of the baby name suggestions were better than others...The Peters women suggested such gems as "Ursula" and "Prince Eric"...but then eventually settled on "Mergabeth"- a hybrid of their names and my mom's. Not happening!)
And what baby shower would be complete without a vintage car (with mannequin passengers) in the yard?
Wait, what?
Yep. You heard me:
Even with photos, I'm not sure I can do the day justice with any description. Everyone coming together to celebrate with me was so special. I got to spend the day with some of my best friends, who I don't get to see nearly often enough. And I was completely spoiled by gifts and love. A very good day indeed.
I love it! Your mom and Sarah did a fabulous job...so exciting to finally get to see the pictures. The mannequins crack me up!
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