The little one’s first shower.

My amazing sister flew into town to thrown me my first baby shower. It was a perfectly darling shower, and I loved every minute of it!

The shower invites said something to the effect of, “Come celebrate as a new chapter is beginning,” and the shower’s theme was books. {So adorable!} My sister asked me to make sure I explained that this wasn’t her original idea…she found some inspiration on the web for the theme.

The banner of some favorite children’s books…

We were able to reuse the pendant banner I made for the gender reveal party…

The favors for the guests were fresh cookies to go – reminiscent of the “If You Give a Mouse A Cookie” book & the sign hinted that they could enjoy the cookie with their favorite Sunday read {The Napping House inferred.} How cute!

The rest of the food selection fit perfectly with the theme too…

Cheese & crackers – the hungry caterpillar, popcorn – the popcorn book, muffins – if you give a moose a muffin, veggies – peter rabbit, jellybeans – jellybeans for breakfast, French bread – the little red hen, quiche – green eggs & ham {not pictured}…

Fruit pizza with strawberries – the big hungry bear, blueberries – blueberries for Sal, and goldfish – the rainbow fish. Oh, and aren’t those pink dress napkins cute! {My sister & brother-in-law made them.}

I look really gross in all the photos, but I was so glad to get to visit with my friends. This is my roomie from college…

The game was finding alternative names for children’s books, like “Unsightly Aquatic Bird” is “The Ugly Duckling.” My aunts were really getting into it!

My beautiful sister & niece dressed in coordinating colors {orange & blue}…

Oh, and the guest book for everyone to sign was a children’s book…

I love the hostess…

These women are so generous & supportive…

See what I mean by generous?! The little one got some super nice stuff!…

My cousin made this impressive play mat that has peek-a-boo blocks to lift up to see patterned fabric. Seriously cool…

My great-aunt Bert crocheted the little one a beautiful blanket. So special…

This is my lovely grandma Goldie…

A bunch of the women on my mom’s side :)…

It was a wonderful, perfect shower. I’m so thankful for all the planning, money, time, and effort that went into throwing and attending it! The best way I can describe it is wonderfully overwhelming.

I was a little jealous of Cate’s nap afterwards! ;)