Baby Shower Fun
Tue, Dec 8, 2009
For a lot of women, a baby shower is a once in a lifetime experience. Â Well, not attending them, that’s something that’s a little more frequent (I’ve gone to three in the past two months, not including my own). Â But having your first baby shower for your first little person is a momentous occasion. Â At least it was for me. Â
It’s been several years since I’ve gone to one due to moving around and not knowing a lot of people in the area, so I really had no expectations whatsoever. Â More than anything, I was just grateful that my sister Tracy and my friend Paige had offered to host one. Â All I had to do was give them a list of friends names and my job was done. Â
It was held a couple of weeks ago at Paige’s house which was perfect for such an event.
(My talented sister made the welcome sign and these adorable favors.) Â
A recent remodel to Paige’s home has given her a beautiful (and huge, I might add) kitchen which is ideal for entertaining.
We spent most of our time in there and in the family room just off of the kitchen.
I think my favorite part of the room was the table decorated with pictures of the CPA and me when we were children. Â (more on that in another post)
Guests began arriving around 7:30 and we all mingled, ate, and basically just hung out. Â It was awesome! Â
As a side note, there were four other pregnant women there for a grand total of five pregnant ladies in one room. Â What are the chances? Â
A special note of thanks goes to my mom (pictured here, on the left, with her sister, my aunt) for making the trip up from Georgia for the weekend. Â And thanks for taking the pictures too – I didn’t actually take more than a couple so I appreciate her handiwork. Â
And here I am in all my glory standing alongside the lovely Paige (I’m the large pregnant one). Â
I didn’t want a lot of pictures taken of me considering I’ve grown up and out considerably, but I did find this one side shot. Â Definitely not the most flattering of pics, but at least you can tell that yes, I do have a baby in there.
After visiting for a while, it was time to get down to business – the business of opening gifts.
Tracy was the official present presenter who incidentally did a great job of keeping track of who gave what (I’m still working on those thank you notes ladies, they’ll be in the mail soon). Â Â
I remember this part from my bridal shower and it was just as much fun, if not more so. Â I think it’s because there’s something special about cute little baby things that just warms the heart.
There were adorable little onesies like this blue and white number that my stepmother made which read “I Am A Child of God.” Â Sweet, no?
Then there was this beautiful baby book which can be used to hold all sorts of pictures and mementos. Â
And the outfits – oh my the outfits! Â It’s hard to believe that in a few short months our little guy will be big enough to fit into these, but they tell me that it’ll happen. Â
There were also keepsake gifts like this little box from my aunt which was made of pewter and reads, “First Curl.” Â I tell ya – I can hardly stand the cuteness!
Finally, around 9:00, all the gifts had been opened and the cake had been eaten and it was time to take our leave. Â My mom and my sister loaded up the car while I said my goodbyes. Â
The shower was officially a success and I can’t thank Tracy and Paige enough for taking care of everything. Â They did a fantastic job and it was absolutely perfect. Â I also want to thank all my sweet friends who attended and who generously gave gifts for our little guy. Â They were all adorable and thoughtful and I can hardly wait to use them!
Did you have a baby shower? Â How many showers have you attended this year? Â
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December 8th, 2009 at 6:01 am
I think you look great! You are all baby!
December 8th, 2009 at 6:17 am
Yay! Baby showers are so much fun. I’ve not attended showers this year, since we’ve not lived here too terribly long. We had a couple for our first baby. Since we’re in a new place and had a boy (after two girls) our church threw us a shower after Nate was born–this past weekend. We were mostly given boy clothes and toiletries, but we also were given a new diaper pail–we actually wore one out!
You were given some lovely things. Congrats!
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December 8th, 2009 at 6:34 am
You look beautiful Tabitha.
What a fun shower and what a gorgeous home. I can’t wait to see the pics of your little guy in all those cute outfits.
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December 8th, 2009 at 7:02 am
I’ve been reading along for a while now. I just wanted to drop you a comment to say keep up the good work.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:24 am
Wowwwww!!! Yay! I love your shower, and you look GORGEOUS!
I didn’t get to have a shower! We had just moved, and then he came early, soo…yeah. But I’ll live vicariously through yours!
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December 8th, 2009 at 7:31 am
You look great! The outfits! Oh, how adorable little boy clothes are! Congratulations!
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December 8th, 2009 at 7:37 am
You guys are WAY too nice but thank you. It’s just hard seeing pictures of me at this stage but that’s okay. I will agree that the house is beautiful and the gifts are adorable!!
December 8th, 2009 at 8:39 am
You look wonderful!!! I did have a couple baby showers for my first baby. It was so much fun! No shower for the 2nd baby, but the 3rd baby came 5 1/2 years after the 2nd…..so there were a couple of showers for him. It was really needed with the 3rd….we had just accepted that we couldn’t have anymore children, packed up the baby stuff and gave it away on a Wednesday and that Saturday received a phone call from a relative – asking if we would adopt her baby! Well, 4 1/2 weeks later I was holding my new son!
December 8th, 2009 at 9:30 am
It looks so nice! I love throwing showers and parties.
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December 8th, 2009 at 10:14 am
The total number of showers I’ve ever been to is: none! This custom has yet not reached the far corner of the world where I live, so I had to enjoy the pictures from yours
And it looked like you had a lovely time!
December 8th, 2009 at 10:58 am
So glad you had a wonderful shower!!! You look amazing. Hope you got tons of items you needed
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December 8th, 2009 at 11:28 am
Baby showers don’t exist in France (and in many other countries around the world for that matter). It’s not that we don’t give gifts for the new baby but we tend to want not to take our chances. I don’t want to be sounding “negative” as I’m writing this post but in a way, you never know what can happen just before the birth, during, or right after. So we prefer not to celebrate the baby until he/she really shows up in good health.
That said, after attending a few in the US, I think it’s a great opportunity to get together with your female friends before your life radically changes (for the best!). You were fortunate to have your loving friends and family around you.
If you are thinking of adding a few items on a baby-gift list, I highly recommend the Beaba Babycook for the day you are ready to cook some home-made meals for your little one.
Good luck!
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December 8th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
No kiddos for me yet. But in the last month I’ve attended 3 showers. Yes, 3. And you know, they were all for the same person, my BFF who is expecting twins in January.
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December 8th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Oh my goodness you look so cute!!!! I just love the belly, flaunt it girl you look great!!! What a lovely baby shower, I just love them so fun and so much cutsie baby stuff.
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December 8th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
No kids for me yet but I did have my bridal shower this year. As far as showers go I’ve been to 1 bridal and 1 baby this year.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Well, obviously I’ve not had any baby showers just yet, nor have I attended any this year! however, yours looks just wonderful! I love those little favor boxes made by your sister–reminds me of Tiffany’s
And I have to say (and I am thankful you aren’t nearby to punch me out…haha)…you look GREAT. You really do have that GLOW about you. Your happiness just radiates
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December 9th, 2009 at 7:33 am
Yay! I finally get to see you pregnant! You look so beautiful Tabitha and yes, Jill is right. Your happiness radiates. I’m so excited for you and the CPA. Can’t wait to “meet” your son.
While I don’t mind ATTENDING showers, I do mind being the center of attention at one. I learned this about myself when I was given not one, but two bridal showers this year. I find it a little awkward, being the center of attention, opening all those presents while people ooo and aaaa and smile blankly at you. I’d rather be at the back of the room. I realize you should just roll with it. It’s not every day you get to be queen. It’s just that … well … I guess I’m surly or something.
Still, you look ravishing pregnant and Tracy and Paige threw a wonderful party. (Paige’s home is SWANK! Hello MTV Cribs.)
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December 9th, 2009 at 7:36 am
And ohmygod, all those pregnant ladies! Is there something in the water up there? I saw the first baby bump and thought, Ah there’s Tabitha. And then I saw another woman with a baby bump and thought, Oh no, THERE’S Tabitha. And then I saw another woman …
It was like the Where’s Waldo of baby showers.
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December 9th, 2009 at 7:52 am
What a beautiful shower! And a beautiful belly
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December 9th, 2009 at 9:40 am
I loved my baby shower, so I’m glad you enjoyed yours too =)
And OH, Tabitha, you look amazing!! What a beautiful belly!! I can’t wait to “meet” the little guy inside. I know he’ll be a lovely baby =)
December 9th, 2009 at 11:52 am
You look fabulous and I’m glad you enjoyed a wonderful shower!!! You deserve it. Your friend’s home is also amazing. I’m loving everything about it.
-FringeGirl
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December 9th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Looks like a fun time was had by all! Your belly is so sweet (I love pregnant bellies) and you look awesome. You really do. I had a fun time at my baby shower too. It is so hard to believe they will ever fit into those little clothes, and then they grow out of them. Congratulations!
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December 9th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Hooray for your baby shower — it was so fun!
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December 9th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Oh Tabitha, you look radiantly happy!!! You’re pregnant, not huge! LOL
I haven’t been to a baby shower in years–I can’t stand those annoying games they have like wearing a clothes pin and if you cross anything you have to give up a clothes pin to whoever catches you (crossing a leg, or an arm *roll eyes*), or those dirty diaper games, bleah. But I like the other parts of the showers.And babies are so wonderful….ah, the smell.
Me so happy for you!
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December 10th, 2009 at 5:44 am
Awwww, it looks like you received some really nice things. You look beautiful by the way. You truly do have the Pregnancy Glow! And your tummy is cute too!!
December 10th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Everything, especially you, looked Perfect!
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December 10th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Your shower was wonderful. Tracy and Paige did a marvelous job. I have to agree with everyone else – you DO look radiant and all baby. Looking really great Tabitha!!! You received just beautiful things for your little guy. Can’t wait for his safe arrival. His Nana is anxious to spoil him!!!â™
August 28th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
At the present scenario, baby shower party is very popular in mostly every European country and also in US and UK. Baby shower favors are some kind of presents that reflects the cheerfulness that new parents feel. What kind of baby shower favors to make do you like?