Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Baby Shower


This past Sunday was my baby shower - I can't believe we're already to this point and have less than two months to go! My mom threw the event and my girlfriends helped out a ton - it was perfect.  Derek, Baby S and I were completely spoiled - we spent last night organizing everything and trying to get it somewhat put away - time to wash, fold, etc.

I'd asked for just an intimate shower so twenty five of my closest friends and family gathered to celebrate and it was such a fun day.  Nothing too "baby" like - a little baby shower bingo while we opened gifts and each lady filled out a "baby bucket list" for us to read after the shower. 


My mom let me help by picking out some of the things and running errands with her and then all us girls headed over early for a little time together having fun setting up and such. I'll share more of the specifics - where things are from, menu, desserts, etc. tomorrow! 


Three days later the "oh boy" balloons are going strong in our family room - They were such a fun touch and I convinced Derek to stop before things started for a few photo opps.


Derek, his brother, my dad and brother and a few guy friends headed out for a nice guys lunch during the shower before coming back to spend a little time celebrating at the end of it.  I'm not one for attention and requested that we do the gifts together which was a lot of fun so we could both see/open everything.  We went back through everything later that night when it was quiet and we could spend a little more time looking.


I'll let the rest of the pictures do the talking - it was such a fun day with so many people showering us with so much love - Baby S. is so loved already! We had friends from out of town staying with us and the whole weekend was a blast - but we've been recovering ever since, ha! I think today I'll finally feel back to myself and caught up on sleep.


Details and some more of the setup tomorrow... 

22 comments:

  1. Your shower looks like it was so much fun!!!! I love that you had Derek come back and help you open presents - such a great idea to share the attention (I hate that, too!) and to just share the experience together!

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  2. You look gorgeous! What a fun day and how much fun was it going through all your gifts?!

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  3. I think it's great that Derek stopped by and playing games while you're opening gifts is such a great idea! xo, Biana-BlovedBoston

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  4. What a gorgeous shower!! I love those OH BOY balloons. I agree that they are an awesome touch.

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  5. Your shower was so beautiful and elegant (but still fun)- just like you!! It's such a special time & you're lucky to have so many amazing people to celebrate with :)

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  6. It looks like such a sweet shoer, and I love that "Jesus Loves Me" sign in the background!

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  7. You shower was gorgeous and perfect! I love that venue and small and intimate is definitely the way to go in my opinion! Glad you had a blast girl! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  8. what a nice shower and how beautiful are you, glowing girl! you and derek matching is super cute :) reminds me of penn state blue which hello, is a great choice!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  9. What a special day for you! Everything looked beautiful.

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  10. Your shower turned out so beautifully, and I love that you had so many friends there to celebrate with you! It's also cute how everything wasn't overly baby either!

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  11. You look amazing!!! Love your dress. It looked like such a fun and special day!!

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  12. What a fun shower! Will you share more details on the Baby Bucket List game? That sounds fun!

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  13. Such a fabulous event, and how fun are those balloons! You look amazing mama, and I love how you both opened the gifts so that he could see and enjoy everything too <3
    Green Fashionista

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  14. What a beautiful baby shower!! It looks perfect!! Baby S is definitely loved :)

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  15. What a gorgeous shower!!! I love that venue or is it someone's house? Really cute details all around. Kudos to your Mama!

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  16. What a beautiful shower!! It looks like yall had such a special time altogether!

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  17. What a lovely shower! That venue is gorgeous! I loved all the details and can't wait to hear more about them!

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  18. Aww what a fantastic day!! Such a beautiful set up, and I love all the little touches like the balloons, games, and favors. You're getting so close!

    Meg, Borrowed Heaven

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  19. Your mom did such a great job! You have got to tell her I said that! I love how it doesn't look like a baby shower but that it still was!

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  20. Awww I love the puppy gifts!! I wonder what Stella thinks of those!! You look great and the shower is PERFECT! Love the venue!

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  21. What a perfect shower! I love the classy touch to it even though it is a 'baby' shower. He will be here before you know it!! :-)

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  22. Looks like a joyous occasion. I really like that "Jesus loves me" sign.

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