Another Sunday Another Baby Shower

I've reached the age where the children of my friends are starting families. Case in point is in the above photo that shows mommy-to-be Natalie with her mother-in-law and my good friend Anne. Thirty five years ago Anne threw me a bridal shower in Germany. And yesterday Anne threw a very lovely baby shower for Natalie.

From left to right: Natalie's Mom, Natalie and Anne. This will be the first grandchild for both grandmothers-to-be. Are they ever excited!

There were lots of packages and bags to open.

Don't they make the cutest gift bags these days.

There was lots of yummy food at the brunch. The food finale was this cake decorated in pink.

Have you picked up yet that Natalie is going to have a little girl come October?

Anne's son Patrick, the daddy-to-be had to work but Anne's other two children were there to salute Natalie. From left to right: Michael, Anne and Michele.

And here's Mary and Tony who used to live right down the hill from us in Burke Centre in the 1980's. Tony retired and he and Mary moved to Atlanta to be closer to their two married daughters. They also have a son who has become a caterer in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Just had to add a photo of this gift that someone brought for the baby girl that's coming soon. Isn't this the most adorable piggy bank complete with tutu and ballet shoes. What little girl wouldn't enjoy putting her small change in this piggy bank.

Looking Thru The Peek Hole

Looking Thru The Peek Hole.

Shhhhhhh! Here She Comes!

Surprise! Surprise!

Come In Krista!

This Is Your Surprise Baby Shower!




All These Presents Are For Noah Lee Goff

Who Is Due To Arrive August 5, 2009.

And Look, Here's A Noah's Ark Gift Bag!

Here Are The Party Favors.


And Here Are More Presents For Baby Noah!

Oh, I Wonder What's Inside Of These Boxes?

But Let's Have A Hearty Brunch First.

A Momma-to-be Is Eating For Two

So Pass Those Chocolate Covered Strawberries and English Scones.

Stop! Stop!

Don't Try To Eat That Pretty Cake!

It Is A Fake!

It Is A Pampers Diaper Cake!

Oh, My How Adorable!

Now, You May Open Little Noah's Presents

While We All Watch And Oohh And Awwww.

And Enjoy The Nice June Sunshine On The Deck.

Perfect Day.

Perfect Weather. Not Raining. Not Too Hot. Not Too Cold. Just Right.

Perfect Baby Shower.

Joann's Comment: Krista is the daughter of Jim and Joyce of Rehoboth Beach Delaware, formerly of Fairfax Station, Virginia. Jack and I have watched Krista grow up.
The lady in the black jacket in the photo above is Krista's mother, Joyce. Clicking here will take you to the blog I wrote last September when Krista and Josh tied the knot in Warrenton, Virginia:
http://joannandjack.blogspot.com/2008/09/wedding-in-warrenton-virginia-horse.html

Krista was a beautiful bride and she will be a beautiful new mother this August. And Krista, remember that we are headed to the warm days of summer and early fall so please take it easy, just like Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong are saying on my Playlist while singing that summer classic song, Summertime.

Margaret's Baby Shower

My younger daughter Jeanine pictured here hosted a baby shower for one of her co-workers at the Coast Guard.

Here is the guest of honor Margaret opening one of her baby gifts. Did you know that they now make baby wipes with a warming device so the baby has a warm wipe on his/her tushie? What will they think of next. Some folks are old enough to still remember only cloth diapers that had to be rinsed and washed and folded for reuse!

By the way it has been determined that Margaret is having a little boy.

Presents, presents and more presents for Margaret and her baby.

Yours truly in blue getting to know Margaret's Swedish relatives and friends.

Someone came with a one year old little boy named Max who had the cutest smile. Looking up is Margaret's mother. Can you read her mind? Soon I will have a little grandson to hug and spoil rotten!

I think this was the best baby gift. Margaret's aunt in Idaho sent her a handmade blue cap that she had knitted. It was so very tiny! It fit perfectly on the stuffed brown monkey's head. I hope it fits the baby.

Good luck, Margaret!

And Jeanine, you did a fine job hosting the shower for Margaret at your apartment. Momma was very proud of your cooking, baking and decorating for the shower.