Showers...

Originally posted August 7, 2009

Last weekend we had our first baby shower. It was amazing! Kyle and I are blessed to have such wonderful friends. We left with so much stuff for Taryne and her room plus lots of yummy sweets to enjoy later. Several of my friends from work along with some of our other friends hosted the shower for us. Cindy made the owl and tree cake to match the invitations. Lauren made the wonderful owl and toadstool cookies that also matched the invitations. Michelle made the awesome diaper cake and the wonderful brownies.

The Hostesses:

The cookies:

The owl cake:

I will admit, I am not a game person, but the games at the shower last week were either fun to watch and the one I participated in was not bad. The guys had a sippy cup contest. They had to see who could finish their sippy cup of drink the fastest. That was one of the funniest things I have seen. They were all so competitive and I think some of them could have used a bib! The ladies game was "guess the baby food". I have to admit, they all tasted pretty good except the corn casserole. That was absolutely disgusting!

Taryne's room is coming together slowly but surely. We recieved the glider at the shower and it looks amazing in her room. Also, my mom finished the dresser and I found handles this past week. I can't believe it is the same piece of furniture! I am glad to be able to pass this furniture down to my little girl like my dad passed it down to me. We also received the swing and that is now put together and in the room. The room looks a little cluttered at the moment because I am in the process of writing thank-you's from the shower and everything is still in the gift bags.

The glider:

The dresser before the handles (Cassie just loves Taryne's room...):

Last weekend was great! We were able to spend time with both of our families.

So, I have been working on this post for several days......

Here is the room with some of the items put together.

Dresser with handles:

The swing/rocker from Aunt Jordana and Uncle Josh:

The bouncer matches the swing/rocker and I have the stroller assembled, but I don't have a picture yet. I have to say I chose the color on the stroller sort of blind because it was only available online. When I opened the box, I was pleasantly surprised. The pattern is absolutely gorgeous!!

Well...there are still things to be done in Taryne's room, but after this coming weekend, we will be home until she gets here (and after that as well!) so it will all be done soon.....until next time...Gig'em!