shower

Sprinkling Annie

After having a baby shower, among our group of friends (and I know we’re not alone), we started doing this thing where we throw an event for having a baby, every baby. Since it’s not really a shower because they’ve already had their first shower, with their first baby, we call it a ‘Sprinkle.’ The mom-to-be (again) already has the big items they need, so mostly this consists of buying a cute new outfit for the baby, and getting together to celebrate (and eat)! It’s especially nice, as in this case when the first baby was a boy, and now Annie is having a girl. So getting some pink into the wardrobe is fun!

Here is a picture of the handsome big brother.

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The theme of the shower was strawberries. They are fresh and sweet (like babies) and perfect for outdoor gatherings this time of year. Such a nice punch of color against the greenery! My mother made the centerpieces, strawberry plants, also doubling as door prizes.

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We ate brunch style foods, pancakes with homemade strawberry syrup, sausages, danishes, muffies (aka muffin tops), and cheesy egg and sausage casseroles (so good)!

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We dubbed the parting gifts after the baby girl (to-be), Hannah’s Strawberry Syrup (the same syrup the guests enjoyed at the party).

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Of course the cake had to be strawberry too! And had to be washed down with strawberry lemonade, naturally.

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We also featured a smoothie bar (including but not limited to Hannah-Banana smoothies) and iced coffee drinks.

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A picture of the fam; mom, brother and dad…

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We can’t wait to meet you baby Hannah!!

A Bridal Shower for Catie

Over the very cold and rainy weekend, I was able to escape the elements and enjoy a lovely bridal shower. The ambiance was light, floral and sophisticated. The centerpieces, freshly picked the night before, captured the essence of it all.

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The bridesmaids all made baskets of various themes to serve as door prizes. Totally adorable!

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Including the bride’s favorite things…

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Gotta love little girls dressed for special occasions!

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The fare was brunch, a buffet of gorgeous and delicious early afternoon cuisine. Pastries, fresh fruit, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, cheesy topped hash browns, bagels and cream cheese, French toast and warm maple syrup… I’m getting really hungry.

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Don’t worry; I tried to sample it all.

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There were activities for the little ladies.

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The cake was very sweet, get it?

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To adorn the dessert area were special items, including the shower invitation.

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My good friend Molly, Maid of Honor and the bride-to-be’s sister is a highly skilled baker… she made the cupcakes, lemon, white chocolate-raspberry and coconut.

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Catie, the bride-in-waiting.

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Thank you Catie and Rich, I am looking forward to the wedding!

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