Simple and obvious as it might seem, Momma has always been moved to declare:
"Everybody loves a baby!"
Even though I wholeheartedly agree, I assure her that not everybody loves a baby, that there are probably some souls out there who would disagree. But I sure have never known or met them. And we are certainly not those people!! ;o)
As I have mentioned before, my beautiful sister Kiki and my awesome brother-in-law Derrick are expecting their first baby! And since I will be a first-time aunt, I quickly decided we needed to have a PARTY to celebrate the event! So that is just what we did!
One of our good friends Brooke was my cohort. Kelly's partner at work, Elizabeth, rounded out our trio. Thank you, Brooke and Elizabeth, for all y'all did!! I was so disappointed I didn't get a picture of them with Kelly.
Most of Kelly and Derrick's friends and family live out of town, so we brought the party to them. I brought a lot of my favorite glassware and silver, some limelights, and Brooke brought two of her momma's sacred cheeseballs. (One of which accidentally never made it out of the fridge for the party folk...hmm....) There were about 50 people, and the late luncheon lasted from afternoon well into the evening. One thing is for sure...we celebrated! I am certain that Baby Girl was able to feel all the love through the walls of her womb room. :o)
I did manage to capture a picture of Kelly with Laura, one of our other good friends. Kelly is so cute!
We had separate food stations for the guys and dolls. Upstairs, the ladies had chicken salad in tiny phyllo cups, fresh fruit with homemade whipped cream, and finger sandwiches. Downstairs, the guys had barbecue, brownies, and beer. Sausage balls and sweet tea were everywhere...naturally. ;o) Even though it was designed with the girls upstairs and the guys downstairs, everybody was more or less, well, everywhere. We were thankful that there was a happy mix with the mixed company. It flowed perfectly.
Jack Jack certainly made the rounds...
...and there was an 11-week-old precious baby girl present that captured Amelia's attention.
Baby Girl is due for her much-anticipated arrival in October!
Katie! I am so excited that you posted some more pictures! I was so devastated that I wasn't able to attend, but from the looks of it, ya'll had a really good time! The food looks to die or, as well!! :)
Posted by: Becky | August 30, 2010 at 09:38 AM
oh how lovely. I'm so glad I stopped by today. It all looks gorgeous, and has cheered me up on what has been a truly miserable day.
xx
Posted by: sadie | August 30, 2010 at 09:39 AM
It looked like it was so fun and I loved your decorations! Your sister looks just like you, too. Precious!
Posted by: Katie | August 30, 2010 at 09:39 AM
Your sister looks precious!!! What a fun day! (Love the white pumpkin! I can hardly keep from going out and buying one after seeing yours!)
Blessings,
Allyson
Posted by: Allyson | August 30, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Gorgeous Katie!!! How fun. Kelly looks fabulous! And AK looks infatuated with that baby. She'll be a wonderful cousin. Jack, well, he's just too cute:)
Posted by: Maria | August 30, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Congratulations!! It sounds like it was a beautiful (and yummy) party and a fun time had by all! Congratulations to the parents-to-be as well!!
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Posted by: Creative Recreation | August 30, 2010 at 05:25 PM
BEAUTIFUL! What a wonderful party. I love the gentlemen and ladies menus. I might just have to steal that idea for our next gathering.
Posted by: Kate | August 30, 2010 at 06:56 PM
Girlfriend! I LOVE that you used two differnet "menus"!! What a neat idea! The decorations were beautiful too!!! Glad y'all had fun!!!
Posted by: Charon Benton | August 31, 2010 at 05:41 AM
It all looks so fabulous! And those pictures have made me hungry! I absolutely love that you had different food set up at different stations- very fun idea! Those flowers are gorgeous! Now I want a sausage ball and some chicken salad!
Posted by: mrs.mfc | August 31, 2010 at 07:38 AM
love the little pumpkin symbolic of october due date and all the touches are just beautiful
gorgeous mommy too
love amelia playing wiht the little one
Posted by: paige | August 31, 2010 at 07:53 AM
What a wonderful celebration you all had to welcome a future little one.
Those cookies in thsoe bags with the cute stamped tag on it look yummy. I have seen them somewhere recently. Did y'all make them or buy them?
Posted by: Cheryl | August 31, 2010 at 04:40 PM
That looks like a fabulous party and your sister looks so beautiful! Congrats to your family!
Posted by: Jill | August 31, 2010 at 06:14 PM
Love it!!! You sure know how to throw a party :)
And if I looked like your sister, I would just stay pregnant. Some people have all the luck! She is precious!
Posted by: Amy | August 31, 2010 at 06:59 PM
What a sweet shower, Katie. I bet Kelly Jo was beside herself. I don't think there is a more fun cause to celebrate than a new baby! Prior to Allie Claire's arrival, Annie held a couples shower for us and it was so much fun. The mixing and mingling. One thing is for sure, men at the party add a whole new perspective!!! (Beer, barbeuce and brownies--I love it!)
Posted by: Carrie | September 01, 2010 at 07:58 AM
Oh my heavens what a beautiful event!!! Such southern charm!!!! You are going to be a fabulous Aunt!!! Kelly Jo is stunningly beautiful as a glowing pregnant mommy. Congrats to the whole family! Can't wait to hear the big news in October!!!
By the way - I love all the photos of the small details. Those are my favorite parts of any party.
Posted by: Bri | September 02, 2010 at 05:33 PM
Aww, Katie! SO exciting! My sis Lauryn and my brother-in-law Nick are expecting a little boy - Dominick Joseph - in January!! *I* am an Aunt Kiki (and my sister is an Aunt Lala) and I am soooo stinkin' excited! My mom and I are planning Lauryn's baby shower right now, so seeing your lovely pictures gets me all giddy and ready for everything baby-tacular.
Congratulations on becoming an auntie and on the sweet baby gal who's going to be such a blessing and be so blessed herself by becoming a part of your family!
Posted by: Kelly | September 09, 2010 at 10:06 PM
I think Jack & Jarrett have a similar hair color! I didn't want his hair to be red at first b/c I've never liked red hair, but its growing on me...& its not really read. Its more of a strawberry blonde!
Posted by: Bonnie | September 13, 2010 at 10:30 PM
I am anxious to see what comes next...it's pretty so far..
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