Baby Shower # 3!

The goodness just keeps coming. Each day I am reminded how incredibly good I have it. My sister, mom, and aunt gave me a baby shower at the beginning of October. It was a party I could never forget. And, it was oh so vintage. Just how I like it.

I was in love with the decor . The Tinkertoy bouquets were a nice touch.

The quilt beneath this little arrangement was made by my dad’s grandmother…so, my great grandmother.

Children’s books from days gone by.

Also, my mom’s collection of lovely “old” glasses and dishware were put to good use.

Just look below at the Little Red Riding Hood baby bottle. How sweet.

I wonder what it was like to use those back in the day… Or, how many frantic moms dropped them and broke them? They are glass. Ha.

Well, these ones survived…which I’m happy about.

 

A delightful brunch…with some sweets too!

My sister made the felt bunting and even took pages from a children’s book and hung them over a window. So creative.

The details and colors really worked well together.

I even saved some of the felt bunting for Nathanael’s room. You’ll see pictures of that in an upcoming post!

In the first picture in this post, you saw the quilt made by my great grandmother. Well, there were a few other pieces of handiwork lying around.

The red, white and blue quilt was made by my great grandma Hazel, on my mother’s side.

This next quilt you will see was made by my Grandma Carleene for my mom when she was a baby.

Seems like the generations have been good about making quilts and blankets to pass down.

Eeek! I have the rest of my life to learn how to quilt, right?

My mom has even made Nathanael a blanket already. And, it’s practically flawless. I’m telling you people…my mom is nearly perfect when it comes to her domestic side.

I’ll make sure to include a picture of that when I show you his room.

Of course, there were presents. Opening them was so much fun! Baby items galore!

But…beyond the memorable décor and gifts, the people that came truly MADE the shower what it was.

It was a time of gathering with loved ones, feeling supported and cherished.

When people make you feel cherished, you know you are blessed to have them in your life.

Here are Philip’s sisters, Kathy and Anne, Aunt Karla, and cousins, Amy and Holly.  All such pretty ladies.

My college roomie and sweet friend, Amanda.

My high school buddy, Sarah.

My mom looked so cute in this picture. I just had to post it.

My Aunt Lori and cousin, Amy.

Oh, and of course, my adorable niece, Leah. She was only there for a little while until her Daddy took her home to rest. Being cute is tough!

Beautiful Michelle, holding her little guy, Branson.

Friends and colleagues, Desiree and Michelle. People who make me smile.

Kristen, Janet, Donna, Sandy, Bekah, and Aunt Becky. So glad they all were there.

My sister, Emily, and her little helpers, Bekah and Anna.

Buddies.

My sister and Mom.

I admire them and how they have mothered their children.

I have some good role models to look up to and seek advice from, that’s for sure.

All in all…a positively perfect day.

Great décor, great food, great gifts, and great people.

Did I say that word enough? It was G-R-E-A-T!

Thanks to EVERYONE for making it a highlight of my pregnancy.