Big Announcement: I'm going to be someone's grandmother in the near future. My husband and I are still trying to wrap our heads around that one, but as the date is growing nearer, we are becoming more excited. Middle Child wanted to host a baby shower for her big sister, so she was in charge and I just assisted. After the baseball themed wedding, she wanted to do something different. She came up with an owl theme, since my oldest loves owls and has decorated the nursery in a woodland animal theme.
Middle Child spent over a month on Pinterest, saving ideas and coming up with a plan for food and games. She sent out a note with the invitations requesting that in lieu of cards, people bring a book of their choice and write a message inside. I thought that was a clever idea! Here are some photos from the baby shower:
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| This was my favorite, the owl vegie platter |
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| Owl fruit plate |
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| Another one of her creations, this time with cheese. |
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How cute is this punch bowl?? When she first showed me this idea, I wondered if people would even try it. I bought mini bottles of water as a back-up, but most of the guests were brave enough to drink it!
Dont' be too impressed with us! My older daughter's sister-in-law has a baker friend who specializes in cupcakes. These owls and foxes were as delicious as they look.
She planned a variety of games, including a Price Is Right with baby items and a Name the Baby Animal game. Everyone seemed to actually enjoy playing the games and there were plenty of these shower trophies as prizes.
As guests left, they received an owl treat bag that Middle Child put together. Isn't she going to make a fantastic aunt??
My husband and son did not want to be left out of the festivities, so they went shopping for and created this owl 'diaper cake.' Isn't it hilarious? It sort of reminds me of those photos people post of a Pinterest idea gone wrong, with the caption, "Nailed It!" But I guess it wasn't that bad . . .
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Congratulations, Grandma!
ReplyDeleteThose are some pretty amazing owls! Major cleverness points!
Just curious - what made you dubious about the punch bowl?
Thanks, Gramps! The punch just seemed weird to me, like does anyone want to drink from a duck pond? Lol, I guess they did!
DeleteCongratulations there now is it going to be Grandma, Granny, Nana, Mimi.....or are you going to wait and see what the baby calls you? This is so exciting.
ReplyDeleteCindy was going to be Granny even called herself that until Benjamin called her Mimi, that is what she is now called.
The shower looked amazing, the owl theme is impressive, you all did a great job, Congratulations again my friend.
Well, I'm calling myself G-Starr now, but we will see what really happens! And thank you, Grandpa! It's fun that do many of my readers are also grandparents. I'm in good company!
DeleteHeh. Jenn was adamant that she would be called 'Granny', and so she has been. (even though, in my mind, it conjures up images of Irene Ryan and a nasal twang yelling 'Jethro!')
DeleteI was content to just be called 'Grandpa', but one of our grandkids rendered it as 'Papa' (which came out sounding more like 'Puppa'), and that has stuck, and fine with me. . .
'G-Starr' (I take it the second 'r' is important). . . I like it. . .
Since 3 of our 4 parents are still alive, it seems weird for us to go by 'their names' of Grandma and Grandpa. I came up with G-Pop for my hubby and he liked it.
DeleteBenjamin calls me Papa which is also the name Cindy's Dad goes by, so when we are together he started calling him "Big Papa" and me "Regular Papa" I had to grin on that one.
DeleteLol, I remember using the word 'regular' a lot as a kid! It's nicer than saying 'normal'. Hahaha
DeleteCongrats Grandma! The pictures are great. I love how creative everything is.
ReplyDeleteI knew you'd appreciate it, Mary!
DeleteCongrats, Grandma. Wow, she sure got creative indeed. haha your husband and son sure had fun too. At least you don't have to worry about anything left behind with just rubber ducks in your duck pond haha
ReplyDeleteNope! But geese are so bad, I wouldn't trust a rubber one! 😂
DeleteFirst I want to say, CONGRATULATIONS to you, your husband, and of course your daughter and her husband! OMG...what GREAT news!
ReplyDelete*clapping loudly*
I absolutely adore babies and get very emotional and teary-eyed when I see one because they are just so sweet, innocent, and so dang PRECIOUS! I always just want to hug and kiss them!
Second, I LOVED your Middle Child's idea about have an owl themed baby shower because (like your older daughter) I too have such an affinity and affection for owls.
And yes, the owl veggie platter is my fave as well. OMG...it is so creative and cute! Being a cheese lover, I also love the cheese owl!
The punch bowl is STELLAR!
"As guests left, they received an owl treat bag that Middle Child put together. Isn't she going to make a fantastic aunt??"
Yes, she SURE is! And please tell her I said BRAVA for the time and effort it took to put this all together. She is so creative!
Oh, and the owl diaper cake is BRILLIANT!
I am soooooo happy for you and your family!!!!!!!!!
And thanks so much for sharing in your family's GREAT news!
X and cheers to you, my friend!
Awwww....thank you so much for being you and being so excited for all of us. I can't wait to hold the baby in my arms as life is so precious and this baby is sure going to be loved. Thanks for your kindness, as always. XO
DeleteCongratulations to all!! Such very exciting news!! Love the work and detail your Middle Child did for putting on such a great baby shower! Very creative! I'm sure a good time was held by all.
ReplyDeleteI read a quote some place that said "A baby boy has a way of making a man out of his father and a little boy out of his grandfather." Don't know if your daughter/SIL are having a boy or girl, but that quote definitely fit here with son and my hubby. Son made bounds in his responsibility level (actually I'm quite proud of how he is doing as a dad, really stepped up to the plate) and hubby is a little boy again chasing the wee one and playing with him.
It will be a JOY! A joy that will continue to grow as the baby grows.
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Thanks, Betty! And that quote is wonderful and fitting because yes, it is a boy! My husband has always loved kids (moreso than me) so I can't wait to see his interactions with his first grandchild. He is going to be over the moon.
DeleteAll very ingenious! Who knew that owls could inspire such inventiveness?
ReplyDeleteIt must be a strange feeling knowing you're going to be a grandmother....
I consider owls as standoffish, so it's funny to see them as the life of the party, so to speak!
DeleteI still think of myself as a kid, so yes, it's a strange feeling for sure.
Congratulations to you and the family, and those creations look so lovely and pleasing. Warm greetings and best wishes!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteThat's very exciting! Your daughter really went all out and did a fantastic job with all the owl things. And I actually like what you husband and son came up with, too!
ReplyDeleteIt as a fun theme and lucky that owls are so popular right now.
DeleteWelcome to the Grandparent Club (or soon-to-be member)! Cute food items.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sage. I guess I'm a grandparent who just hasn't met her grandchild yet.
DeleteOH WOW ... I've stumbled back into blogland at just the right time!!! CONGRATS!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're going to LOVE being a Grandmom... or whatever name you'll use. As you know, I'm a Mimi and it's such an overwhelming joy to hear them call me. Soooo very happy for you and your family! xo
Great ideas for the theme. Owls are magnificent, love them! I found some neat photos on Pinterest too and Ron used one as a guide to make an owl veggie tray for a party.
Everything looks so fun ... good job Middle Child. :)
Awww, thanks Mary! I knew you'd enjoy this news!
DeleteWow, big news - congratulations! I've always had a thing for owls, so I heartily approve of the theme. The only problem is, I'd be loathe to eat anything because I'd hate to ruin the aesthetic!
ReplyDeleteI was sort of worried about trying to refill the platters to keep up the appearance, but we ended up with not that big of a crowd to make a difference. Aren't owls the coolest birds?
DeleteWell congrats! So hubby stole you away as a child? ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome, and owls are as well. Looks like a great time was had!
When the time comes I'ma gonna just be Pops (even though Big Brother liked it and 'stole' it from me ;).
I think it's going to hurt my feelings for a while if strangers realize it's my grandchild with me and not think it's my child...lol
DeleteCongratulations! Also, a woodland-themed nursery sounds beautiful. Hopefully with plenty of wise owls keeping watch!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. Hope your summer is great.
DeleteFirst of all, congratulations! Secondly, I love all the creative ideas for the baby shower.
ReplyDeleteHow soon is the "near future"? We gotta know when the baby's due (at least the month)! I have three grand daughters, and yes, it's fun being a grandparent.
Thanks! About 5 weeks to go.
DeleteBijoux, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm so happy for you! This is tremendous news! I wish you and your family all the best! And I love those owl food displays!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteWow, big news - congratulations! I've always had a thing for owls, so I heartily approve of the theme. The only problem is, I'd be loathe to eat anything because I'd hate to ruin the aesthetic!
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