Wilmington Baby Shower

I have enjoyed a wonderful week in North Carolina with my family and visiting friends. The week flew by and the highlight was gettting together with my best friends on Saturday the 25th to celebrate Grant's upcoming arrival! The hostesses of my baby shower outdid themselves, the food, drinks, games and decorations were fantastic. The best part of the day was when the hostesses surprised me with a BOB jogging stroller, I was shocked and thrilled to receive such a wonderful gift! Enjoy the pictures from the day below.

The shower had a baby-bird theme. Here are the adorable and yummy cupcakes. My friend Kim was in charge of the decorations and she knows how much I love bird-theme decor and nick nacks. They decorated with bird's nests, and used robin's egg blue as the dominant color.

Hanging on the mantle were baby pictures of Ron and I, it was wonderful seeing all of these pictures again and trying to imagine what Grant is going to look like. One thing I'm certain on, he will not have much hair! Ron and I were both bald babies!

The awesome food for the brunch, great job ladies! Lauren, I want that breakfast dessert recipe!

Favors for the shower guests, the card read:

Here's a candle for you today

To light when the baby is on his way.

With a flicker of this flame,

Say a prayer in Grant's name.

I loved this idea! My Mom and Jody took the extra to send to family members.

All the girls tried to guess how big around my tummy was with a piece of yarn. Most of them were way off (too big, should I be worried??) The winner was a tie between my Mom and Brooke, they were both right on!

Lovely ladies relaxing before the festivities began

Opening gifts, I adore this blue bear "lovie" monogrammed with Grant's name from my good friend Monica who couldn't be at the shower. Thanks Mons, Grant will love it!

My very talented and creative friend Missy sewed this jon-jon, burp cloth and bib for Grant. She wasn't able to make the shower either but her card said, "I hope Grant enjoys his Missy Original." Missy, you should start a business selling your stuff, it's so cute! Thank you!!

This box full of goodies was from Brooke, she said all of the contents were her son, Borden's favorites. We received Borden's favorite book, lullaby CD, favorite shampoo and body wash and plush toy, Brooke's favorite swaddling blanket, onesies, dishwasher basket, socks and hooded towel. Awesome stuff, Thanks Brooke!

So excited about my diaper genie from Shelley, a neccessity! Thanks Shell!

I was thrilled to receive the BOB jogger, I'm clutching my heart because it was racing and I couldn't believe the fabulous gift my friends had given me. I can't thank you all enough, I know Grant and I are going to enjoy this for years to come and it's going to help me get back in shape and lose this baby weight!! Giant THANK YOU to you all! You're the best girlfriends a girl could ask for!

Emily and Brooke leading the group in a game made especially for Grant. Similar to Jeopardy, the categories included: Grant's Family and Baby Facts. Some of the questions for the group were: "Grant's middle name comes from this special relative?" and "Riley has this trick covered, Grant will also be able to do it when he is about 4 months old." Do you know the answers??
Thank you Emily for all of your hardwork making the game, it was a hit and you did such a wonderful job! :)

Robyn and I enjoying our cupcakes! YUM!

Group shot of the Mommies-to-be! (Left to Right) Elisabeth- 23 weeks (BOY), Jessie- 11 weeks, Me at 34 weeks, Jackie-22 weeks (GIRL) and Carmel- 15 weeks

Me with Grant's Aunt Beverly, "Mima" Tew, "Mimi" Yaeger and Aunt Lesley

My great group of girlies showing GFY some love!

Thanks to everyone for helping Ron and I prepare to welcome Grant in style. I enjoyed seeing you all and the time went by too fast! Again, thanks for your kind generosity!