shower success!

My sister's baby shower was a success!

The stroller/car seat even came in just in time. 

I literally got the email that it was at the store right as the first people started arriving at the shower. 

The best friend graciously acted as hostess while I drove like a crazy person went to pick it up;)

She got a ton of great gifts!

The little dude will never have to wear a repeat outfit.

My other nephew who is 1 was also there. 

And I gave him candy for the first time!!

I know my little sister LOVED me yesterday afternoon.

But, hey, I am the cool aunt;)

Here are a few pics from the shower...

{sorry some of them are blurry, my camera was going crazy}

 the gift table

 candy table...and the beautiful canvases that my VERY TALENTED best friend painted!

 dessert table

 the signs I made and the banner the Blue Moon Studios custom made for me

 yummy cupcakes w/ One Fish Two Fish toppers

 I had the guests sign the actual Dr. Seuss book as a keepsake

 favor boxes

 'J' eating his very first piece of candy EVER!

the infamous stroller/car seat

t minus 40 hours

The baby shower is just under 2 days away!!

I feel like I still have a million things to do,

but it is more like 20 or so.

I have everything packed and ready to make the 4 hour drive after work tomorrow.

And I have lined up the best friends in the world to help me set up Saturday!

All in all, I think everything should go off without a hitch.

{fingers-crossed}

Earlier this week, I laid everything out to see exactly what I had bought so far. 

I have picked up a few extra things since these pictures,

but this will give you an idea about what I am working with.

 I did not want the girls to feel left out so I got them these ribbons!

 I just realized these bowls are the only thing with One Fish Two Fish on it in these pictures. 

I really do have more actual One Fish Two Fish stuff.

These are the cute little boxes for the party favors.

The main thing I am worried about is the gift I got for my sister. 

I got her the stroller/carseat combo that she wanted.

And it is NOT. IN. YET!

I am trying not to obsess about it too much. 

It is not like she needs it tomorrow. 

I did buy her a "replacement" gift to open at the shower. 

So, I have that taken care of!

I cannot wait until Saturday!

I am super excited about my theme. 

And most importantly...my sis will LOVE it!

plans, plans

As I mentioned in my last post, I am planning a baby shower for my sister.

It is in 3 weeks and I feel like I still have about 2,432,198 things to do.

The theme of the shower is Dr. Seuss' One Fish, Two Fish. 

Instead of doing typical finger foods, I am doing a dessert bar and candy table.

I am going to have little Chinese takeout boxes for people to fill with candy and take home as favors.

I had some amazing invitations custom designed by the fab Posh 'n Chic Prints.

 Aren't they just adorable?!

I have also done a lot of crafty stuff for the shower. 

I made a sign the sis can hang above the baby's bed. 

I did not want the girls to feel left out so I made them one too.

I am going to use them as decorations at the shower.

I think they look very Seussian and they were super easy to make. 

I purchased all of the materials from Hobby Lobby.

Love that place!!

And then painted the boards and letters to match my decor.

It only took about 3 hours to do all three. 

The circles took the longest because I had to apply several coats.

I am getting close to having everything ready for the shower. 

The invitations went out last Friday so there is not backing out now;)

Does anyone have any suggestions for shower games that are not super cheesy??