A Baby Shower

Last Friday, my sweet friends hosted a baby shower for me and my friend Cassie. Cassie is due in July with her second baby (also a boy) and it was a great opportunity to celebrate these new little men together. Of course, I did not expect to have any type of shower with this pregnancy, being the 3rd time around and another boy, so it was really such a nice surprise to have a little party. 

Traci and Elizabeth set up this amazing spread. I wish I could send you some of Elizabeth's pound cake, this preggo went back for seconds.

 Cassie hasn't picked a name yet and we aren't sharing Baby3's name, so the girls made these letters for our last names and everyone signed the back. A meaningful keepsake for sure!

 Cassie and I did not plan our outfits, we just happen to show up matching really often. We actually unknowingly went to brunch at the same place two days later, wearing the same colored purple dresses. Weird.

 I wrote a post a few weeks ago about some of my favorite gifts to give and this burp cloth was one of them. Cassie is an Oklahoma State fan and I just know Baby J will be spitting up because of Oklahoma fans all fall long.

 I also got her a giant wine glass, because when you are about to have 2 under 2, it is important.

 A sweet little outfit from Traci for Baby 3. This one is coming with me in the suitcase just in case we aren't in a house before Baby comes. 

The Ladies

Me, Elizabeth, Andrea (also pregs with a boy, due in September!), Cassie, Jenny, Nikki, Gina, Traci, Baby Charli

Cassie and me with the lovely hostesses. My dress is from Target when I was pregs with B. It is a non-maternity one in a bigger size. The necklace is Traci's, it is probably j.crew or somewhere else fancy like that where I don't shop. (I love my friends' closets)

 And finally, this is what happens when you walk in the house with handfuls of gifts. 

Thanks, Bubs, that was helpful.

12ish weeks til we meet this little dude.
Can't come soon enough!

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PS I am reading and appreciating all your comments this week, but time is just so short getting ready for the move and spending time with all the wonderful people we know in Monterey. I look forward to catching up on all your blogs soon and thank you for all your sweet words in the meantime!

Spring Gifting

Is it just me or are there seemingly so many gifts to buy this time of year? With baby showers, birthdays, mother and father's day and graduations just around the corner, I have been spending a lot of time on Etsy looking for the perfect presents for my loved ones. I feel like I have come across some good stuff and thought I would share.

For the mom-to-be or new baby: 

This amazing Burp Cloth for any sports fan. I used Jessica (this seller) to customize mine for a friend who is an a fan of another team and she said she can make one for anybody. I love it. 

For Mom: 

Monogrammed note cards . I don't think anyone can have enough stationary. I just recently ran out of my monogrammed set because I used it for everything: quick notes to friend, birthday cards, thank you notes. A monogrammed set is always classic and classy.

For Dad: 

Tervis Tumblers. Fact: These are the greatest cups ever. And men can be hard to buy for.  Keeps your drink hot or cold and supports Dad's favorite team (or organization, or color, the options are endless)

For the Grad: 

Collegiate Print. As our college seniors move into their first adult place, I think a print like this is a great memento to hang in a bathroom or kitchen to remember their time in college. 

For the Kids:

  Good Night Our World Books. We love this series of books. My mom has been collecting them for the boys from all the special places we have lived or visited. Good Night California is one of our favorite gifts to give since it represents our family right now.

For the Newlyweds: 

Frame their invitation. My brother and sister in law gave this to us on our wedding day and six years later it still hangs proudly in our living room. I love the daily reminder of our union and plus, my mom  we put a lot of time, money and effort into those invites, it would be a shame to have it tucked away in a box somewhere.

What are some of your favorite gifts to give? I love new, unique ideas!