02Mar
This past weekend Chris threw me a non-baby shower. And it was pretty awesome. He invited friends from all over to our house on Saturday night to eat, drink, and celebrate the Bean. No gifts. No games. Just food and friends. I could tell you about it, but I think the pictures speak for themselves…
Chris decorating before the Big Event
He even got a blue cake!
The food table (my personal favorite spot for the evening)
(Please note the matching table cloth in this picture. It goes with the baby blue cake and balloons. I was very impressed with the color scheme. And in that Holy of Holy Crock Pots are my blessed meatballs.)
Quick pic before the guests arrive
A little Wii Bowling for the crowds
Most Adorable Child Ever playing Wii Tennis
(Please note the cupcake pockets on her skirt. Adorable. If Chris would let me, I would buy this skirt for the Bean, too. But this might cause a gender identity issue down the road. Better stick with pants…)
That's me taking a load off cause nothing is cute about swollen ankles in a party dress
That’s about it as far as pictures go. The best part of the night for me was this incredibly sweet toast that Chris gave and, of course, I didn’t have my camera out. He toasted our friends who have been around since high school and said how cool it was that we were able to share this new adventure with them. He toasted the Bean and said how excited he was to meet him and start our family. And he toasted me and said how proud he was of me and thankful that I was in his life. I mean, it was pretty perfect as far as toasts go.
So, attention all you husbands and budding fathers-to-be out there: Wanna know how to keep your wifey happy? Wanna know how to earn enough brownie points that you can take a few months off? Throw her a dinner party. Invite your closest friends. Shower her with kind words said in a public place.
And, above all, shower her with kisses. Works like a charm.
1) Lori: That skirt with cupcakes on it is so adorable that I can barely contain myself! I'm glad your husband threw you such a fantastic shin-dig! (03.02.2009 08:08pm)
2) Mom of one: GOOD JOB CHRIS! all that without the help of your wife.. not many would be up to it! (03.02.2009 08:42pm)
3) Camille: That's the SWEETEST! Is it just me, or do you have that pregnancy "glow" all over your face? Your hair is vibrant, your skin is dewy fresh---the bean looks good on you! (Well, maybe you look like that all the time. I wouldn't know, on account of I've never met you before.) Anyway, ya look good. p.s. These pictures only make me want to see the room in its entirety. It looks really cute. (03.03.2009 09:36am)
4) An Atlanta Bride: cute pics of the special day! :) (03.06.2009 10:00am)