This past weekend, the ladies in our family gathered to celebrate the new baby girl due to arrive in a few weeks!
We began with brunch . . . because who doesn't love a good brunch with a mix of savories and sweets? There were scones (orange and chocolate chip), individual quiches Lorraines, a mixed green salad with mandarin sections, red onion, cucumber, and sugared pecans, a fruit salad with honey-lime dressing (made by my mom), and mini chocolate cupcakes with candied orange slices (made by Bekah). And, of course, a bowl of "cuties." 🍊
Here is our guest of honor, my daughter-in-law Sarah with her lovely daughters Nora, Baby K, and Eve. (Because of the laws regarding foster care, Baby K's face cannot be shown.)
Kristin made (non-alcoholic) mimosas which were so refreshing.
Sarah with Bekah . . .
. . . and with Kristin and her lovely daughters, Maddie, Macie, and Alaine.
Kristin led us in a game in which we had to guess what baby items were inside of sealed paper bags. It was not as easy as it seemed!
Sarah with Gammy (my mom, Sarah's grandmother-in-law, The Little Cutie's great-grandmother) . . .
. . . and with me, the proud and happy Gran!
Then it was time for The Little Cutie to be showered with tokens of love from her family.
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| Although Kati could not join us in person 😢, she sent ahead her tokens of love for Sarah and Baby Girl. |
And now we wait for this sweet Baby Girl to arrive . . . soon! We are soooooo very excited to meet her and we thank the Lord that she is a part of our family!
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD:
and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Psalm 127:3
Beautiful family all! I am sure that Sarah enjoyed and appreciated the day from the looks of all the beautiful smiles. Is it true that Eve is taller than her mom now? Strange how that happens! You always come up with delightful party ideas. Love it! I will be praying and waiting for the good news. Many blessings to all...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Vee, for your kind words and also for your prayers . . . that means so much! Sarah did appreciate and enjoy! In fact, everyone of us got excited; there's just something about seeing little baby clothes that make it feel very real and precious!
DeleteThank you for sharing the photos of the shower! Sweet theme, and how wonderful to be showered with love! Sarah is a beautiful woman inside and out, and is a sweet mother. All your daughters, and granddaughters, are lovely. They take after you, my friend. I can't wait until this cutie is born so we can know the name!
ReplyDeleteI have to make an effort to blog these days . . . but it was such a sweet time of celebrating, I felt this was worth the effort. Sarah is that and more . . . beautiful, a sweet mother, a wonderful wife for my son, a precious friend! Thank you greatly for your kind and generous words!
DeleteThis post was a delight in every way - I just enjoyed it so much! Thank you for sharing everything and best wishes and blessings for baby and mom!
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you so much! I am happy to know that you enjoyed it . . . makes me glad that I shared our celebration!
DeleteSuch a "cutie" theme for the baby shower. It looks like everyone had a wonderful time. Can't wait to see the new little girl.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathy! Bekah was inspired by Pinterest with the "cutie" theme. I was heading more traditional with pink and lambs. But I love how it turned out!
DeleteWe can't wait either . . . I promise to post a photo or two as soon as I am able!
Beautiful shower! So exciting to welcome new babies into the family!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jan! We are all excited to have these new babies join our family!
DeleteSMILES!
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Thanks for both . . . the smiles and the blessings!
DeleteSarah was certainly showered with love, good food, and gifts! I was struck at how much her daughters favor her. So lovely. Your celebrations are always enjoyable to view, Cheryl. What a beautiful blessing to look forward to in the coming days.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Martha Ellen! It was our delight to celebrate with Sarah and rejoice over the new little one. And you're right . . . her girls look very much like their beautiful mother!
DeleteWhat a special time showering Sarah and A Little Cutie with such love and thoughtfulness. You and your helpers made everything so inviting. The food looks delicious. The shower fairy is so darling. Glad you could all gather together! God bless the new little one who is about to make her entrance!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all of your kind words and blessing, Ellen! It was indeed a special time of celebration and we could not be more thrilled! (The shower fairy took her job seriously. Such cuteness!)
DeleteWhat a delightful celebration. Sarah looked so pleased with her lovely gifts. They are such a beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara! Sarah was delighted and declares herself "ready" now! I agree with you (of course!) that they are beautiful!
DeleteWhat a great way to celebrate the expectation of a little cutie! Everything looked and sounded wonderful. Your parties are just the best. Praying for the safe arrival of your grandbaby!
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun to celebrate this baby and her family! Thank you for your kind words and also for those prayers, Rosella!
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