January 13, 2008

Amy's Shower

We had fun putting on Amy's baby shower this past weekend. A huge thanks has to go out to Melissa for helping with the shower and providing the chocolate fountain and vibrant pink chocolate to go with the party theme. A big thanks to my honey for helping with the shower and putting up with me the days prior and another thank you for Bethany and again Melissa hanging out at my house a couple of times to make the pom poms for the shower. All in All I would say it was a success.

Party colors were pink and white. Decorations consisted of the hanging pom poms, the pink and white tree (can't wait to take that one down), and the light pink roses.

For the food we had ham and cream cheese wraps, veggie bars, fruit salad, pink grapefruit, mini tortilla cups with artichoke dip, and chicken strips on a stick with almond sauce. The dessert was the pink chocolate fountain with fun goodies to dip in like rice crispy treats, angle food cake, strawberries, cream puffs, etc. We had a warm mulling spice drink and lemon water for liquids. Many who came appreciated what we had and took some home to their families.

For a game we played gift bingo while Amy opened her gifts and had some great candles and spa gifts.

The party favors had a little handmade glass magnet and poem (that you can read when you enlarge the collage picture), that went with the lullaby theme.

























The guest of honor Amy and baby Ava in utero. Check out the awesome blanket her neighbor made for her with her baby's name on it. Click on the collage.
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9 comments:

Jena said...

It looks like it turned out wonderful! The blanket is so great! Well I hope you are feeling more relaxed now that its over.

Liz said...

Move over Martha Stewart!! I cannot BELIEVE the work you put into that baby shower! Absolutely amazing! Oh - and your house is gorgeous!

Jas & Cam Fam said...

The decorations are awesome! I love the pom-poms, how did you make them?
When are we going to do your hair? I will try to call you this week. it has been crazy!

Darleen said...

It looks like it came out SO good! I wish you took more pictures of the food table because that pink fountain looks so AWESOME and so yummy! Did you redecorated your Christmas tree to have a pink theme? Cute idea. Love it!

Carolyn said...

Uh, yeah, Marleen, you should start a business!

Vicki said...

Thanks for putting us up and putting up with us. The shower was great, and we loved being with all of you but especially Nora & Aubrey. They are so cute!!! Love, Mom G.

Grace said...

Hey Marleen, it's Grace Rolfe. The decorations are beautiful!!!! I too want to know how you did those pom pom things. I am throwing a shower soon and would LOVE to have those, let me know if you don't mind giving away your secret. Here's our blog, there's not much to look at right now, but in the future there should be. kennyandgrace.blogspot.com

James and Bethany said...

You did such a good job with the shower. It was a lot of fun. Thanks for teaching me how to make pom poms. Now I can spice my parties up like you do. :)

Jadi said...

Wow! I have never been to a shower that nice!!! Amy is lucky to have you as a sister-in-law. I LOVED everything you did. Thanks for the link to the pom poms. I will be keeping that idea on file. :) The food also sounded great. It looks like it was a success!