7.25.2011

John Deere Shower

Happy Monday!

Did y'all have good weekends?

Mine was one of the best of the summer!

Saturday, was our John Deere themed baby shower for my cousin RLE and his lovely fiancee KLB.

Friday night we were working up a storm to get all the final preparations done.

I made these marshmallow treats that Laur, from Sweets & Treats, posted about here.

Didn't they turn out pretty?

The shower started at 2 pm, so we got there around 12:30 to set up.

Mommy and Allie
The Hostesses of the Day

Side table with Snacks

Marshmallow Treats--doesn't it kind of look like a bucket of flowers?

Main Table
Our menu consisted of ham biscuits, pasta salad, and chicken salad with croissants and crackers.

The cake table!

We ordered the cake from a Richmond favorite, Westhampton Bakery
It was delicious!  We did a layer of chocolate and a layer of yellow cake.

With the Momma to Be!

We only played one game,  called the "Crazy Baby Advice Game," which can be found here.  Then we followed with food, presents, and cake with lots of mingling and chit-chatting added into the day.

KLB received a lot of great gifts.  

I love her smile in this picture!

This Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper was incredible!

In addition, we requested that everyone bring a favorite children's book for the new baby, which thrilled the teacher in me!  

All in all, the shower was a huge success and a lot of fun!

In other news, Bryce got home from Canada late Saturday night.  Yesterday morning I headed over to his house and we cooked breakfast together.  After that we spent the entire day together and even took a trip to Belle Isle an area on the James River in Richmond to go for a swim and lay out on the rocks!  We're getting together again tonight and I am so glad he is back!

What did you do this weekend?
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33 comments:

  1. EmilyJuly 25, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Looks like you had a fun time and the marshmallow treats look like corn - you did a fantastic job!

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  2. Jess at Just Rainbows and ButterfliesJuly 25, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Yay, Bryce is back!!! I can't wait to hear more! Also, the baby shower couldn't be more adorable! You guys did a great job!

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  3. LindseyJuly 25, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    The marshmallow treats are so cute! I love your dress! And did you come up with the book idea?? Such a good one. Can't wait to hear more about Bryce. :)

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  4. Cory (playdates and prescriptions)July 25, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Sounds fun!! And those marshmallow treats are too cute!

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  5. highheeledlifeJuly 25, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Your mashmellow treats look fantastic... I love the Lily dress... sounds like a wonderful time with Bryce ... happy Monday! xo HHL

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  6. Hilliary MeisnerJuly 25, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Looks like you guys had a lot of fun! and that dress you are wearing is super cute! Sounds like thing are going well with Bryce! Glad you had a wonderful weekend! Happy Monday!

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  7. Dana GastelumJuly 25, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Those marshmallow sticks are such a cute centerpiece idea! They really do look like flowers :) What a fun shower!

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  8. The enchanted homeJuly 25, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Very sweet, the marshmallow sticks are adorable! But not as cute and ladylike as you always look! Love your style.

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  9. Carolina On My MindJuly 25, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    The shower turned out great!! I love the marshmallow sticks, how cute. I'm so glad things are going great with Bryce, I can't wait to hear more :)

    aHb

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  10. AnnieJuly 25, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    If you don't mind, I'm stealing the game yall played at the baby shower, for one I'm hosting August 20th. :)

    Also, I made your Southern Living Mac N Cheese last night - delish!

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  11. JessicaJuly 25, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    The shower looks adorable! Great job!

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  12. Just JessJuly 25, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I like the idea of bringing baby books (English Major alert) and the shower looks like it turned out perfectly. Glad you had a great weekend!

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  13. AmandaJuly 25, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    You did a great job with this shower! I could go for one of these treats as a dessert right about now. Happy Monday :)

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  14. Elizabeth | The Blush MagnoliaJuly 25, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    It looks like you did a wonderful job with the shower! What a perfect theme for a baby boy! Btw - love your dress!

    Happy Monday!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    how darling! that would go over well where I live.

    www.myabcsoup.blogspot.com

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  16. TiffJuly 25, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    It really must have been good if it was the best of the summer! That's an adorable shower. I bet she loved it!

    My weekend was pretty darn good too. Now it's back to counting down until Friday...

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  17. ericaJuly 25, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Looks like so much fun!!! What a cute shower idea!

    xo

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  18. ClaireJuly 25, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    This turned out sooooo fabulous Allie!!!! I love how the treats turned out- they do look like flowers! Want to come plan mine and Mr. C's baby shower in a couple years? Perf! xoxo

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  19. alexis @ bloomed in juneJuly 25, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    love your dress!!! and i hope Bryce enjoyed himself in my country (canada) :)

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  20. Caitlin C.July 25, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Cuuutest baby shower ever! I absolutely love the theme! And so so excited for you and Bryce ;)

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  21. AbbyJuly 25, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    You did such a GREAT job with the baby shower! That cake looks yummy!

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  22. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Cute theme:-) And mmmm, that food looks good! xoxo

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  23. Leigh Powell HinesJuly 25, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    What a great shower! Sounds like you are keeping busy, busy.

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  24. Emily | RecentlyJuly 25, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Oh my, how adorable!!! What a cute idea for a shower! You did a great job!

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  25. Lindsay // Vineyard LoveknotsJuly 26, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Great job on the marshmallow treats - impressive!! (Love your outfit too.)

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  26. Haus and HomeJuly 26, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Now that is definitely a theme I have not seen for a baby shower! Marshmallow treats were ADORABLE! Good job :)

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  27. NatalieJuly 26, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    That is such a great shower theme!

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  28. Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams AshoreJuly 26, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    The marshmallow treats turned out great! I love marshmallows and even popped a couple in the microwave to eat over the weekend! xx

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  29. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Such a cute theme!! Love it-and I love your dress, too! xoxo

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  30. Lauren HoneaJuly 26, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    OMG the Marsh Mellow Pops are the cutest thing ever!!! GREAT JOB!!!! Love your dress too...you and your Momma are so sweet.

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  31. Taylor July 27, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Cutest theme for a baby shower EVER! And love the Marshmallow pops you made!!!

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  32. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJuly 27, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    This looks like an amazing shower. Everything just looks awesome. You all did a beautiful job.

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  33. mMeAugust 3, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    You look so cute in that shift! My bro went to University of Richmond-beautiful city.

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