Sunday 22 May 2011

It's Raining Babies

Yesterday evening was lovely.  It was my daughter-in-law's surprise baby shower and her mum and sister arranged a meal at a local hotel, the Dovedale.  I took loads of pictures but was mightily disappointed with my photographic skills as they were nearly all blurred.  This morning Mr C informed me that I had the camera on the wrong setting - doh!  We had lots of champagne and now I have a headache, but never mind.  Self-imposed poorliness doesn't deserve sympathy...

I made a baby book for her by buying an ordinary hardback A4 notebook and decorating the covers.  The expectant couple's theme is black and white as they don't know the gender.
 I also made favours for the table - little brooches from organza, crochet lace and vintage buttons.
  One of the other guests made a baby "cake" of nappies, mitts and bootees.
The lovely cupcakes were made by a fab local company, Katie's Cupcakes.
 Place setting
 Future mum opening gifts.  Just look at that fab Boden baby changing bag!  There were many, many "Aaaaawwwwwws!" as you can imagine.  I wish the beautiful clothes available nowadays for small people were around when my squad was tiny.  

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Well, we'll all have to be patient for another few weeks...

3 comments:

  1. Liz looks beautiful and glowy! Love that changing bag, looking forwards to the baby announcement :) x

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  2. Wow, what a stylish baby shower! Lovely baby book and favours! Those cupcakes are great aren't they?! Will this be your first grandchild? Abby x

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  3. It will be number two, VTT, but their first. Bibs, will let you know at earliest opportunity! x

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