cheersyallimport: Baby Shower

Monday, March 9, 2015

Nancy's Fancy Tea Party

Yes, I am biased, but Nancy's Fancy Tea Party was the most beautiful shower I've ever attended. Wow. My mom, sister, and besties went all out. As my most sacred dream--becoming a mommy--is coming true, I have never felt more loved, enamored, overwhelmed, and at peace...all at once. Growing another life inside of you is the most amazing miracle I've ever experienced. I count it all as joy, and oh what joy it was to celebrate the upcoming arrival of our dear Nancy Hope!

I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking, but I have to say thank you to everyone who showered Nancy and me with so, so, so much love and goodness. James 1:17 to fruition...to the max! Thank you. With all of BOTH of our hearts. Blame it on the hormones (Or not! It was really that blessed and emotional of a weekend for me.), but I can't help but cry as I type the words to this post and listen to this song on repeat in the background. I am so humbled that God chose me to be Nancy's mommy and that I have so many amazing women that I get to "do life" with as I transition into motherhood. Glory to God; thank you, Jesus!

Mimi's homemade sweet tea bar

Hot tea bar

Mimosa bar

My mom decorated with many of my old baby clothes (and even pink patterned clothespins!)

Mallory's finger sandwiches were perfection: pimento cheese, cucumber, and chicken salad

The greatest hostesses on earth!

My sissy and mommy

Lizzie and Coley

Mallory and my precious goddaughter, Harper

I even got to snap a pic with my hubby before he left for some bro time with my brother-in-law

Cannot handle the supreme cuteness of baby bloomers.

I already have visions of Nancy in nothing but a diaper, these, and a bonnet at the beach this summer!

My sweet Mimimama, soon to be Nancy's "Grandmimi," especially spoiled her first great-grandbaby.

Captured loving the thought of using this for all my future little Houston bebes

Nancy's first piece of art, created by my bestie, Lizzie Morrison.

Inspired by 1 Peter 1. I cried. (Obviously.)

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

1 Peter 1:6-9 ESV

2 of my sweet Bible study girlfriends

Cheers!...with my mama, Mimi, and my aunts

Party (partea?!) favors

Post-party with the pups :) Had to.

Sources

Wreath: DIY (Lizzie Morrison)

Banner: DIY

Ribbon Garland: Etsy

Cake: Kathy Allen Fine Cakes

Macaroons: Wow Factor Cakes

Glassware + Tablecloth Rental: Party Reflections

Heart Straws: World Market

Monogram Napkins: Darby Cards Nashville on Etsy

Flowers: Wayne Freeman, independent florist

Baby Makes Three + Before I Knew You Signs: Hobby Lobby

Gold Letters on Mantel: Hobby Lobby

Diaper Baby: Baby Binkz on Etsy

Custom Tea Bag Favors: Bushel And Peck Paper on Etsy
My Dress: Purchased at Petal Boutique in Charlotte, NC

Head over to meet Laura at The Ozinga Outlook...!

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Queen City Baby Shower

Today I am so thrilled to share Baby Hoidal's "Queen City Baby Shower" with y'all. (You might remember reading about Baby Hoidal's gender reveal here -- her parents are some of our very best friends!)

Since I'm no longer a resident of the QC, my mama offered up her house for us to host the shower. (Thanks, Mommy!) We used Baby Hoidal's nursery as inspiration for the shower theme. Think sophisticated Queen City crowns with grays/golds/whites and pops of pale pink. I'll let the pictures do the rest of the "talking!"

I created the invitation ~~because I'm a control freak and couldn't find anything that was "perfect"~~ on Zazzle. It truly enjoy being able to customize invites and cards. And I got to match the nursery as closely as I could! (I've done this before. Remember? I'm the same way with our Christmas cards. 2012 | 2013)

The tablescape

Lots of delectable snacks filled this table for the afternoon affair:

cake bites, white chocolate M&Ms, pretzels with cheese dip, chicken salad wraps and croissants, Asain salad, pita chips, pimento cheese and homemade hummus...mmm. (And cake to eat later while Mal opened presents!)

Cake Bites by Carolina Sweet Bites

Okay, we have to talk about these. I mean. Oh dear Lord. Not cake balls/pops. Cake bites. They're bigger. And better. And how the lady makes these, I wish I knew. These were better than spherical cake snack I've ever tasted by 1000...and I've never met a cake ball/pop I didn't like! Heav-en-ly! Hopey had the idea to order these (HOLLA, sista) in vanilla and strawberry after trying a few at Common Grounds Farm Stand in Myers Park. The vanilla was my jam. Does that sound vanilla of me? It's unlike any vanilla you've ever tasted! We are absolutely going to order from this precious company again. Worth every penny. Charlotte ladies: definitely check out Carolina Sweet Bites! Okay, you get the picture. Rave complete. :)