Baby Showers R' Us

Frank & I were really looking forward to our baby shower thrown by Melanie, Andra, Iris, Sara, and a little help from Avery. The theme was "Under the Leach Big Top" so everything at the party was on a carnival theme. I loved it.

Here is the invitation:

Frank & I had to leave our house at 9 a.m. so the Baby Shower Party Planners could put everything in order. It was an amazing transformation of our house. Here are a few highlights from the day, as captured by Sara.

The table was filled with all kinds of delicious treats - fruit on a stick, chicken kebabs, warm pretzels and mustard, corn dogs, popcorn, candy and shrimp on a stick.

Champagne for every guest as they left the house.

Cake Pops by Aimee, Sara's friend.

The little details all over the house included bags of peanuts, popcorn and candy. 

The ladies that made this day so special!

Once the guests arrived, the party really swung into action. It was a very baby, yet no so baby shower. Everyone played the game to not say the word "Baby" by wearing a safety pin. There was a wish list that every guest filled out, after having a drink or two, to show their support, love and some humor for our future. There was a diaper raffle, so every guest who brought a pack of diapers was entered into the raffle to win a gift card. Finally, all guests were invited to decorate onesies. There was some creative work done by all. Frank & I chose the winners. Here are just a few highlights from the day:

Generous gifts for the babes

This was just the start of the creativity.

Decoration station out on the open deck

Dad (aka, Bup's) gift for our "Buster" and "Posey" were a total hit.

Love this shot of my belly at 29 weeks.

Me and my sissy...soon to be an Auntie.

The Grannies are excited for these babes to arrive.

Frank and Todd enjoying the day.

Kim and Sergio 

Bob and Iris

Sylvia, Marina, Jan, and Avery at the decoration station

Guests enjoying the gifts.

You can just see how much love everyone was giving.

Aunt Mari delivers her specialty via mail on the shower day. I love the tie-dye!

Frank & I choosing the winners.

The baby shower truly exceeded my expectations of a good party and a loving time. There was so much thought that went into this party. It just shows how much love we have in our lives. Frank & I are truly excited to share this next step with everyone.