Books and Bow-Ties for Baby Ben


My best friend Claire is due to have her first baby pretty much any day now. I am so so excited to meet her little boy, we have been dreaming about being Mom's together since high-school! I am sure I will be a puddle of emotions when I get to lay eyes on little Benjamin and his beautiful Mama glowing as she always does with such light and joy. I had the honor of hosting an intimate shower for her last weekend along with some help from friends Laura and Jenny and my MIL Paula and Step Mom Julia too who both jumped in and saved the day with kiddos and food prep and decorating while Chris was out of town for work!

We did a soft bow-tie and book theme and the weather was truly gorgeous. Laura brought yummy food and Jenny put together two adorable book themed cocktail/mocktails for the day. I made miniature ice cream cakes in jars and there were such sweet women who brought such thoughtful gifts and conversation it was really wonderful My little Josie Joan-Claire (named for her Auntie) was in attendance too helping serve coffee and open gifts, she was in heaven with all the ladies!

Thank you to all who helped pull off such a fun and special afternoon. I love you Claire more than life, we have walked many many seasons together and this next one I can tell is going to be so much fun!!

8 comments:

  1. Thank you for such a beautiful shower--what a blessing!! Everything was just gorgeous--I'm so excited for Ben to arrive! :) xoxo

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  2. Such a beautiful shower!! Love all the sweet touches!! Have a lovely weekend! xo Heather

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  3. Aw, that is the cutest shower! Congratulations to her :)
    Those jars! The first book I bought for my son was Pokey Little Puppy... that was my favorite as a child!

    - April
    mylifeasapril.com

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  4. This looks like such a beautiful shower! Everything looks amazing :) I hope you all had a good time!

    xxx

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  5. Well I LOVE little boys named Ben. :) This is a beautiful shower, I love all the little details!

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  6. Beautiful!! I love the vintage pictures you used!

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  7. Thank you so much for posting these gorgeous pictures -- makes me feel like I could enjoy the day too. As usual, a perfectly executed shower for an amazing woman. :)

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