Build Her Library Shower

This shower was at our home on June 18th with friends from church. The theme was "Build Her Library". Everyone was encouraged to bring a book with their sentiments written inside in lieu of a card.  This is a sweet way to build memories.

The cake was so adorable and yummy.  It was made by Vanessa.

All of the food was wonderful!

The hostesses, Katie B. and Hannah

Katie B. with Vanessa, the pastry chef.

 Sue, Mary, Darleen & Kim

Sheila & Darleen

Rachel & Amy

Now it's Amy's turn to fix her hair.

Lori & Sarah

One of our games was to guess the candy bar that's in the diaper.  I was reminded that her diapers will not smell this yummy ;-)

Pam trying hard to figure this one out.

 Lori won this one and the prize went to me.  It was a "Boo Boo Bunny".  It goes in the freezer and you pull it out when your child needs comfort for a little boo boo.

 Then we had two games going at once.  One was "How big is the belly?" and the other was "My water broke".  We each had a cup with a mini plastic baby that was frozen.  Whoever got their baby free first won.

 Lots of us were blowing in our cups to try and get our babies to break free but others used different tactics.

Darleen won the belly game.

The prize was two pair of socks.  One had polka dots and then there was this pair (her dad will love these!)

Everyone decided to look at the nursery and they had fun playing with the baby's clothes.

Her crib is in our room.

Time to open gifts!

Sue, Mary, Sheila, Darleen, Hannah and Valerie is in the chair in front.

 Pam & Sarah

 The photographers, Theresa & Pam.  You captured some great moments!!

Who could resist a little girl in an outfit like this? I think Katie B. is helping us plan for her first photo op.

 Dad stayed away as long as he could.  He had to sneak around and get some berries.

 This is one of the fanciest dipaer bags I have ever seen.  It comes with a bassinet/changing pad & tons of organizational pockets.  It's all-in-one. Thank you, Susan (we missed you) and Amy!

 Another gift from Los Angeles.  This is a teether from LaSaundra.  Thank you, L.  Wish you could have been here.

Mary's decorative wrapping.

Her first tutu.  Courtesy of Mary :-)

 Theresa got us a basket with a lot of goodies!

 Sue was thinking about those fun times when the teeth start appearing.

 I think Sarah was thinking about her second photo op with this outfit.  It comes with an adorable floppy hat too.

 This box of useful items came from Kim & Kendra.  Thank you. And Kendra, we missed you too.

Kim's water broke first.  The prize was a giraffe that makes soothing noises for our baby.

It was so much fun being with all of you! Thank you!



Luau Shower

The Luau Shower

This was at one of Katie's favorite restaurants on the lake.  Her mom, sister and friends from the youth orchestra were the organizers.  She absolutely loved it!

Erin and Katie's mom

Katie M. working diligently on the table decorations.

The hostesses with Katie. From left - Katie M., Nancy, Kensley, Kathy & Erin with Katie in her lounger.

Orchestra students Kendahl and Alanna with their mom, Vanessa and Katie.

This is what the doctor ordered.

Katie welcoming Chris

The goodie bags for the guests

Jennifer giving Katie some new mother advice.  Her daughter is seven weeks old.

 

Erin with Jennifer's baby girl

Linda, Nancy and Chris

Kendahl, Alanna, Tammy & Vanessa

Heather & Lindsey

Jennifer, Stephanie & Katie

Kathy & Erin organized the games.  The first one was taking away someone's clothespin when they said the word "Baby".  Alanna won that game. The second game was looking at everything in the basket and then writing down what you remember on a card. Kensley was concentrating hard.  Heather won this game. Way to go girls!!

However, Katie won too because she got to keep the basket with all of its goodies.

Caroline & Khoji talking with Katie

 Kensley, Katie & their mom

The party planner with game no. 3. Tear off the amount of toilet paper you think it will take to go around Katie's belly.

How big is she???

Khoji won this game.  Congrats!!

Katie M. & Kathy

Each person was asked to bring a baby picture of themselves. Before Katie could open any presents she had to guess who the baby picture belonged to and then open their present.  This was a little more challenging than she thought it would be.  This is Tammy with her adorable picture.

Katie loved the octopus that played music.

Katie M. was a huge help with the presents.

The lab tech, Caroline, wants to protect our little girl from germs.  We agree.

Will's sister, Bianca and her husband Derek, who live in Los Angeles, sent the super seat for their niece.  Katie was told that this seat is absolutely wonderful and we wouldn't want to live without it.  Thank you, Auntie Bonkers & Uncle Derek!

Gotta rest and drink after all of that.

The ladies.  Thank you to all of you!  It was so nice seeing all of you and being able to spend an evening with you was so special.  We appreciate all you do to help celebrate this milestone in our lives.

37 weeks! The baby really enjoyed wearing Kensley's dress and jewelry (even though Kensley could only find one earring).  It made her feel very festive. Thanks, Auntie Ding! 

This was such a great shower! We feel so loved.  Thank you!!!