November 9, 2009

a storybook baby shower

Sunday afternoon seemed normal. I mean, we went to worship with our church family in the morning, grabbed some yummy lunch with friends, and then headed over to my parents to pick up True's dance recital video (or so I thought). Once we got to my parents' house, Ben asked, "Do you want to go in or should I?" I said, "I'll just go." I planned on being quick, so then we could head home. I tried to open the door, but it was locked, so I rang the doorbell.

Immediately, the door opened and to my happy surprise, despite the look on my face, a lot of my friends were standing there and yelled, "Surprise!" At least I think that is what they said, but I was so shocked that I can't remember. The first thing that went through my head was "huh?!!" as I saw Danni, who was supposed to be in Seattle, then Cheryl, who was visiting her parents in San Bernardino and Frances, who has a sick little baby at home. I was utterly confused! Not to mention, I had already pinned my hair out of my face, barefoot at the door, and was stinky cause we just ate food with a whole bunch of garlic! I was not party ready, but party ready I had to be! I was not cute!!! Had I known I was going to a party, my newest baby's party, I would have sewn myself a new dress! But then I guess it was a surprise after all and definitely surprised I was.
i was so confused!
(I looked so horrible, but I was so confused!!!)

Here is Danni's video of this hilarious moment, but really my face makes me feel so embarrassed. After my shock and retrieval of my shoes (cause swollen feet are not cute), I continued on to the backyard where I was greeted by such a wonderful display of goodies! The baby shower theme was all about books. It was perfect for the crafter and teacher in me! Each yummilicious dish was accompanied with a poladroid picture (cause everyone knows I love polaroids) of its corresponding book. Everything was absolutely delightful and a crafter's heaven. I mean seriously, it was just all to darling and creative!!!
helen's bannerjenny the photographeri love sweets!cloudy with a chance of meatballseloiseif the dinosaurs came backvegetablethe very hungry caterpillarthe cat in the hatif you give a mouse a cookiecookie treatsthe tiny shots of milkmadeline'sthe rainbow fishdiary of a worm


I was in awe of everything and ate everything, even though I just come from eating a ginormous lunch. I had so many questions as to how they pulled this off. I had no idea and I just kept telling anyone who asked about a baby shower not to worry about it as this was my third and another girl, so this was very unexpected.
looking at all the goods!my questioning


The four of us, soon to be five, were so, so grateful and thankful to God for such good friends who love to support us and shower us with love. God is really so good!
four of us, but for too long


The brains and the invite behind the dreamy storybook surprise... Danni, Linda, and Helen, but missing is Ellen who was moving that day.

the invite
the planners (minus ellen)
me and the plannersThis is the outcome when you have craft/design bloggers, a teacher, a super organized person and good friends all rolled into one... they throw one heck of a cute party!!! Thanks guys! You are the absolute best!!! I loved it all!!!

And thank you so much to everyone else who came and showered us with love... we are blessed by all of you!!!

*photos taken by my baby sister and Helen and can read more about it on Helen's blog.

update: here is the video.

28 comments:

  1. OH my goodness, what a perfect babyshower! The storbyook theme is too cute! And by the way, I love the way you and your friends dress - so fab :)

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  2. Yeah... What a sweet shower, Ruby. Isn't it amazing what a difference a smile can make??? You look so cute in the rest of the pictures (and we all know that we've got not so lovely pictures of ourselves somewhere hiding - so I am proud of your bravery and humble attitude). I wish I could have come!

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  3. OH my goodness, what a perfect babyshower! The storbyook theme is too cute! And by the way, I love the way you and your friends dress - so fab :)

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  4. That is... the coolest, cutest, sweetest baby shower I have ever seen... anywhere!!

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  5. how Sad I could not go!
    sorry Ruby, it was my moms b-day and we had a cousin fling only for few hours to be with my mom.
    I wish I was there it looks so fantastic!
    luv

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  6. Best family shot of you four...gorgeous party!

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  7. your friends are divine!!what a neat creative shower!!love love!!

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  8. Love the food correlating to the Polaroid snaps of books! Very clever. Glad you had a lovely afternoon.

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  9. So fun! I love it! You have wonderful friends:)

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  10. beautiful surprise
    you are so very blessed

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  11. I am in such awe of the perfect design and creativity your dear friends have. So amazing, thanks for sharing all of your pictures with us!

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  12. I'm SO not into baby showers but I LOVE this idea! Might have to translate it into a kid's party idea!

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  13. i can't even believe that a baby shower could be so cute! the food looks AMAZING - and those little polaroid pictures of books is one of the most clever ideas i have EVER seen. what a lucky lady you are!!

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  14. BEST surprise ever! And goodness, you are one cute pregnant lady. xo, J

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  15. I keep coming back to your blog to look at the face. hahahah it cracks me up everytime!!!!!

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  16. What a great face...they got you real good! :) I just love how they made it a storybook shower...love that idea...I'll have to remember that one if I ever plan a shower.I love that idea!Your friends seem so sweet!

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  17. that is the cutest shower i have EVER seen. how creative.
    congrats to you!!!

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  18. Wow! That is one super-cute baby shower!

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  19. How cute & awesome! I love the book-themed treats. I'm planning to do a book-themed bday party for my son when he turns 2, and that is a perfect idea!

    Congrats on girl #3!! I just had boy #3, and my kids are similar in age to yours. Fun, fun, fun, craziness, and more fun.

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  20. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to borrow this idea for my teacher girlfriend who's expecting in a few months. So cute!

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  21. what a cute party. Lucky you to have such fun friends!

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  22. That's so adorable! What a clever idea to match children books with the food. Just brilliant!

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  23. oh my gosh! that is the most amazing baby shower idea! i think i might have to borrow it in the future. ;)

    and i think your "surprise" face was adorable. :)

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  24. that is SUCH a beautiful shower! I can't get over the book to dish idea. Congratulations!!

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