I don’t want to jinx anything, but I have been feeling much better about things in my life. After losing James and Jake, my old friend used to email me and say “keep on keepin’ on.”
And that’s what I did. And that’s what I’m doing now. And for THIS MOMENT? I feel better.
This weekend was such a whirlwind filled with so much activity. Honestly, when I saw I was nominated Friday night for Best Eye Candy blog, it made my night. The fact that someone would ever think of my blog and take the time to nominate me is positively mind blowing and it really does means so much to me. AND THEN, over 100 hundred of you have gone over and voted making me in the top five? (as of right now.) Oh, I feel so lucky and really loved and appreciated, so thank you.
*cough* YOUCANTOTALLYVOTEONCEADAY *cough*
Anyway. On Saturday night, Steph, Erin, Sarah and Arianne and I threw a SURPRISE! Baby Shower for Crooked Eyebrow at my house. She just found out last week that she was having a girl and this is just so exciting since she has a boy already and well, we pretty much wanted it to be a totally pink shower. And it was.
Erin was in charge of picking up desserts. If you ever throw a party, make sure Erin is in charge of desserts because hello? Look.
Everyone pitched in, not only was it a fun little shower, but it really was fun to plan. It helps when you are working with people who want to help and make it extra special. We needed to do this on a budget and we did really well. Many of the attendees brought a dish, which certainly helped with the cost.
I did not do a very good job of taking photos, I mean, I took a lot of shots of decor and of cupcakes, but not so many of people which was really dumb because, well, it’s dumb.
Here’s CE when she first walked through the door.
We told her about 139 lies about our little get together.
Lying is fun.
You know, when you are doing it for a good cause.
I mean, seriously. Could there be a better cause?
No. The answer is no.
(p.s. pictures of my painted/redecorated office are coming very, very soon. Maybe even as soon as Monday. K?)
I LOVE these photos! It was such a good time. I miss the cupcakes.
Steph
love the hanging socks, adorable!
Look at that smile on her face!! I’m so glad it went well and that you all had fun!
You guys rock!
I want to reach in my laptop and grab one of those cupcakes!!
I’m so glad she was surprised. I wish I could have been there. It looks like a great time was had by all.
I want a CUPCAKE. Beautiful pictures. Wish I could be there, wish we could be friends.
so much fun. you guys are such good friends. good friends, cupcakes, pink?! i love it.
I’m so, so glad you’re beginning to feel more like your beautiful self. The sun is coming out, I promise.
I’m so glad that you’re starting to feel better! It’s been a long road…
I bet is helps just a little that you have some really awesome friends there to support you in this journey…
Those cupcakes look divine!!! Surprise showers are the best!
I too am glad you are feeling better, Sarah Viola is always right, the sun is coming out.
You all blew me with such a sweet, wonderful surprise. I am so very lucky to have all of you in my life. Just having you all take the time out of your lives to think about me and my little girl is amazing.
You all rock.
and so did those cupcakes
I’ll forgive you for lying to me.
smooches
I am so glad that you’re feeling better. That makes me so happy.
What also makes me happy is how much CE is glowing in all of these photos. I am SO thankful we were able to pull it off, and pretty smashingly, at that! Oh, and I think that people should always put me in charge of desserts because I can pretty much always either find amazing desserts to buy or put my husband in charge of making amazing desserts. He was a little put out that I didn’t want him to make a triple layer cake or something.
Those cupcakes…yum!
Wonderful photos, wonderful surprise, and wonderful friends! You all are very lucky to have one another.
looks like a lovely pink time!
Aw, I love this! CE is gorgeous!
Lovely!! Those cupcakes look TO DIE FOR!!! YUM!
So glad that you are feeling better. I forgot to tell you that I adored your pink top you wore. Your house looked so awesome and I loved the idea of the socks and all of the decorations were perfect. The gerber daisy is so special. I had the perfect spot in my little garden for it. I love all of these pictures so much. Those cupcakes were incredible. Great Shower!
Aww, that is so sweet! I could die from the cuteness in all of that pink! Fabulous photos!
And the cupcakes.. oohh….
I know it’s got to be hard, but good job at keeping on. You put on a darling party, my friend. Could almost taste the cake.
Oh those pictures were so beautiful! And what a lovely, wonderful, thoughtful, completely perfect thing you did, all of you. Not that I’d have expected anything less of course. I love you, Beth… you are the sweetest person and the best friend – you’re like a dream come true. I know your “real friends” are so thankful for you! And CE, you look sooooooooooooooo beautiful. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever seen a more radiant glow on any pregnant woman, ever. You are absolutely stunning!
I’ll say it again. STUNNING. (Because I looked at the pictures again and whooo girl, you look GOOD!)
Yum! Thanks for taking all those pics of the cupcakes, I can almost taste them through the screen.
You ladies put on a fabulous baby shower
Darling. Just darling. Love the photos. What fun!
Oh my those cupcakes look to.die.for! Looks like a most lovely party…
Those cupcakes look amazing! And I absolutely love the first photo. What a cute idea!
Oh my goodness. The office looks FANTASTIC! We need an office. Or something.
I wish I could figure out what to do with our office. First, I think it is pretty funny how much stuff ended up in there since we didn’t have an office in the old house. But there is so much, most is on the floor. I’m thinking some kind of build in bookcases, but I’m thinking that that will be a few pennies. Perhaps you have inspired me though to start with a simple can of paint.
Your photos are great! You guys are so sweet to surprise her with this amazing party!
Keep on is all you can do, and the best advise I have heard in a long time.
I love all the pink, and I am not a huge fan of pink. It looks perfect! Nice job