lingering daydreams

{Sharilyn, Me, & Kelly}

It is not often that all the facets of my life come together. I am lucky to have a large, loving community of family and friends that has slowly grown throughout the years. Because my parents are divorced and I tend to collect one or two close friends from every phase of my life, it is a community that doesn’t all originate from one place. The people who I hold near and dear to me are scattered amid different locations, have different beliefs, and don’t necessarily know each other. So when they come together, I feel especially lucky and loved.

Recently I got to see many of my people together in one place to celebrate the thing that had been filling my head and heart for months: our very first little one. Having everyone there to shower our unborn baby with love made me so grateful for the life that I have and the people who are in it.

When I told my sister-in-law, Kelly that I was pregnant, she asked right away if she could throw my baby shower. Without missing a beat, my second sister-in-law, Sharilyn, joined her and the two of them put together an incredible party. The love and creativity that went into every detail made me feel so loved. There are things that people think of when they know you, really know you, that maybe not everyone notices, but you do. It was a special day.

THE DETAILS

Guests were greeted at the door with a homemade wreath with the invite tucked into felt flowers.

My stickin’ adorable nephew helped promote the mustache theme.

The weather was kind to us, even in late October and allowed us to have our party outside. The patio was decked out with orange and aqua. Organza streamers and paper lanterns hung from the pergola. A handcrafted “oh boy” sign sat above the fireplace.

The yard was filled with tables covered in linen table clothes and adorable center pieces. Paper lanterns hung across the garden.

The centerpieces gave a nod to the season and tied into the mustache theme.

Kelly made an incredible chocolate cake with ombre frosting, I was impressed. She borrowed the cake banner we used to announce the gender of our little one.

These incredibly tasty and adorable cookies came from my talented friend Cami of www.decoratedbycami.com. Her cookie recipe is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Sharilyn put together an adorable popcorn station. I loved the signage: “Lila is ready to pop!” and “Stach some popcorn for later!”

A onesie decorating station was set up to the side. Amazing.

I could tell you more, like the incredible gifts I received, which included two handmade quilts, one from my mother-in-law and the other from my aunt Susan. I could go on and on about the food or the paper straws in aqua mason jar glasses that sat on the bar. I could describe the games that were put together by dear friends. I could tell you about the “Welcome Little Man” banner that hung above the buffet table and about the flower arrangements. Everywhere I turned there was another thoughtful, beautiful, creative detail.

Kelly, Sharilyn, and all the people who I know must have helped, thank you for throwing such an incredible shower to welcome our little guy into the world. Debbie and Dan, thank you for letting us invade your home and yard. Everybody who was there, thank you for your love and being there to celebrate with me! It won’t be forgotten. This little guy is so lucky to have you all as part of his life already.

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