Yo Ho Ho...a baby on the way!

Last weekend we were invited to a baby shower...a pirate baby shower. I love baby shower...mainly because I love making baby gifts! This is I made for Brian and Stephanie's baby, Brady! The piggy matches the bedding they are using in the nursery
I had this great pirate flannel I wanted to use

And i made an applique tee to match, but didn't take a pic

Brian (the daddy to be) is a UCLA fan so this was his gift

These taggie blankets are so easy to make but I was suprised I couldn't find UCLA fabric. So i made my own!

Melissa's Baby Shower and To Do list

A while back, Melissa asked me to make curtains for Julia's room. So Fun...we all know I love projects! Too bad I didn't take any pictures of them after being hung...but trust me, they were cute! Here are the throw pillows I made with left over pieces. Cute fabric, isn't it!The back is pink, the same fabric as the accents seen here. While we were at Joanns (squeel!), Melissa mentioned wanting a frilly apron. So I insisted on making her one! It was my first attempt and I used no pattern, but I was pleased. Now to get Mel to send me a picture of her modeling it.

(*see how my mom embroidered her initials on the pocket, cute touch!)Baby shower gifts are my fav! Especially when I can make them.

First off, I read Melissa's mind and made Julia a "Big Sister" shirt. I was very pleased with the outcome and even more pleased with Julia's new 'cheese' pose...she squints and says cheese but I missed the smiling part. So I don't have any pictures from the actual shower or the gift I made for her. But I found the exact same thing on someone's etsy site. It is a nursing cover...so wish they had these when I had Connor. Such a great idea and super eas to make!

Andres picked out the fabric and I was very pleased..an Alexander Henry print. So Cute and I think it suits Mel nicely. Good job MR!

I also made one for Michelle but also did not take a picture.

It was a good weekend full of crafting and visiting...but laking on sleep.

Michelle's Baby Shower

Last weekend was jam packed with baby shower and baby shower craftin!

My sister Heidi hosted a shower for her good friend Michelle, so I got to help!

First, Heidi asked me to make a banner...so fun!Then, Heidi, our mother, and myself put our heads together and made these diaper cake centerpieces.I quickly learned that out family is all about practicality and decorating with useful things!And this was the cake! SOOO CUTE! I saw the idea from my friend Erin's shower and had to carry it on. Such a great idea and so simple!One of our games was decorating onsies and bibs.We gave

Then we voted for cutest, most creative and funniest. I won for funniest with my "Jack made me do it". Jack being Michelle's first born boy...I think this will hold true.

It was a successful party and we had lots of fun. Congrats Michelle and family...can't wait to meet the new addition!

Josh and Ashleah's Starr Baby Shower

Saturday we were excited to host our good friends Josh and Ashleah's baby shower. This was the front table. I layed out a mat and frame for guests to sign with well wishes and love for the new baby. And the favors were bags of popcorn wrapped in a purple paper saying "She's Ready to POP!" The back said "Thank you for popping in the celebrate with Josh and Ashleah". Simple and tasty!
My centerpieces were all about practicallity!
I used shredded paper with baby bottles in her colors to add that baby shower touch (they were brand new and part of my gift)!

To weigh the balloons down on the tables, I used these baby food jars. These were sweet potatoes, which used to be Connor's favorite! Ashleah's mom brought the food and cake. Can you believe they made this cake at Sams Club? Good Job!

*for food we had tons and tons of chicken from Juan Pollo-and we got to keep some leftovers!

This was the gift area. I had them stacked on Connor's tea table. Knowing we would open gifts in here, I cleared out the toys so we wouldn't have to move it all around come gift time.

The clothes line was an idea my sister used at my shower, all of the items are gifts and most of them, homemade!

Did I mentione Ashleah does NOT take pictures. I have known her for 10 years now and probably only have about 5 pictures of her. Crazy!

But I was sure to take plenty when she was too busy to notice.

Congrats Josh and Ashleah. We wish you all the best with Symone Starr!