B is for Baby Shower

Yesterday, I hosted a baby shower for my sweet sister-in-law, Sarah.

Isn't she the cutest pregnant lady ever? I think that means Spencer and I are in for a super cute niece or nephew, come about a month from now.

Sarah and her husband aren't finding out if their little one is a boy or a girl, so finding appropriate shower decor was a bit of a challenge. Everything "neutral" was either boring or really more for a boy or a girl. So, I did what any resourceful gal would do.  Called Mom and scoured Pinterest.

It looks sunny in these pictures, but less than an hour before the shower started, our tornado sirens were going off. The rain couldn't put a damper on the festivities, though, even if it did manage to mess up my little welcome banner. Poor thing got wrinkle-y right off the bat, and by the end of the shower it read "WE  OME". Spencer found the missing "C" on our way to church this morning. Somewhere out there is a lonely "L". My apologies to whomever finds it in their front yard.

Despite the rain, everyone was able to make it and we had a lovely time celebrating with Sarah and showering my sweet niece or nephew with gifts.

If there's anything I love as much as friends and family, you know it's food. If you come to my house, you will not leave hungry. I had as much fun planning the menu as anything else! Click below for recipe links.

• Chocolate Filled Strawberries
• Spencer's favorite Cheese Pennies (a cute little variant of cheese straws)
• Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Roast Chicken
• Mini poppy seed Ham & Swiss Sammies
• Baked Brie with Apricots, Cranberries and Pecans

And last but not least, my first attempt at fondant cupcakes.  Sweet little baby faces inspired by Planet Cake.

Too cute to eat. Well, almost.

I think she's giving me the stink eye.  Good thing Grandmother finished her off shortly after I took this shot.  Sorry shug, you were meant to be eaten all along!

Anyway, recipes to come soon for everything but the cupcakes. (For that, you'll need this, which I got for my birthday from Kates.)

Sarah, we love you and can't wait to meet your sweet little one soon!