Now, let's get to the reason for my trip to NC. To help my childhood BFF, Jessica celebrate the upcoming arrival of Samuel Abram Martin. Sam, yep, his initials are also his name. Pretty cool, right? My Mother and I along with the help of a bunch of other wonderful Clinton ladies hosted a baby shower brunch at my Mom's house last Saturday. Jessica is due May 3rd and at 34 weeks (now 35) she is pretty ready for this little guy to make his debut. She looks wonderful and is positively glowing! I enjoyed being crafty and making decorations for the shower while actually having the time to do so with the extra hands to help me with Grant last week.
Let me tell you how wonderful it is to have one of your college roommates engaged to a Clinton guy because Grant and I get surprise visits from Meagan each time we come home and I hope this continues throughout the years! Meagan was also able to wish Jessica well and enjoy the baby shower for awhile! Afterall, her future Grandmother-in-law was a guest!
My first attempt at making a diaper cake for our safari themed event. It was a lot of fun and turned out pretty well if I do say so myself!
I also made a diaper wreath, first time for this as well. I had to watch a tutorial on youtube. The links were my own personal touch that I had not seen done before. They gave the wreath the pop of color it needed and plus, links are one of Grant's current fave toys.
Cupcakes got their own safari touch. Yep, made these as well.
The spread. I love having "brunch" showers because the food is sooooo good. Breakfast casseroles galore!
Now on to the Mommy-to-be! Check out the coordinating corsage. Doesn't she look fantastic?!
Grant had a "WILD" time watching his Aunt Jessi open all of her gifts!
He also loved flirting with her niece, older woman, Clara Glynn.
Sleeper from yours truely.
She really racked up! I think Sam will for sure be welcomed in style!
Group shot of all of my high school gal pals.
My other childhood BFF, Ashley, due a week before Jessica with a baby boy as well. Good luck ladies, so glad I could help celebrate your upcoming special deliveries!
*On a side note, all this blogging is wearing me out. But, I feel inclined to offer you a detailed account of our trip and busy, we were. There's more to come, stay tuned for my trip to Greenville!
Yeah! I love seeing you each time your in Clinton too! Maybe our children will get to play when they visit their grandparents. I will just have to wait for your second round. I just love Grant! What a sweet and beautiful guy! You are such a wonderful mom and friend.
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