Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Our First Baby Shower

Last Friday Erin and AnneMarie threw Nate and I our first mini baby shower. I can honestly say that I'd never been to a co-ed shower before, but what made this one so different was the fact that it was FOR OUR BABY. We had such a great time (and way too many desserts). It was so nice of our friends to come together and celebrate. With three weddings last year and now a baby shower, I've got one thing to say... Melrose Place is growing up!

Here are a few pics of the festivities. One thing, these pictures really might be the WORST pictures of me ever, but I'm going to go ahead and swallow my pride on this one and just post them. Note to future photographers: keep the camera angled down at the pregnant lady, thanks :)

Here is the best pic of most of the group (poor Adam is missing a head):

Me, Mike, Ashley, and Nate:
Mike and Ashley have been doing P90x recently to get fit. But I say, who needs P90x? Just stand next to a prego!

We played a couple of shower games, including the melted-candy-bar-in-the-diaper game. Always makes for good pics:
Hehe. This one cracks me up of Erin and Andrew:
Baby Butler was spoiled with gifts. Here is the cute diaper cake from Lauren and Russell:
For most of the boys, this was their first baby shower. I was so proud of our buddy Banke who came with a fully-wrapped present. In his words, "I couldn't find any tape other than duct tape." As you can see, it worked beautifully:

Nate even got his very own Diaper Dude - a diaper bag for dad without the frilly touches:

We had such a great time and felt so loved by our friends. I can't believe Melrose Place is breaking up, but more on that in the future.

Thanks again, everyone. Special thanks to AnneMarie and Erin. You guys are awesome!

5 comments:

LBB said...

Looks like a fun time. I can't wait to see Nate sporting the Diaper Dude - he'll be a natural. And it's great to see you looking pregnant!

Kate said...

Well I think you look fabulous! And funny that you call your group of friends melrose place. hee hee. Can't wait to meet that little guy you have brewing!

Erin and Andrew said...

haha we ARE growing up! I guess it's safe to say we are official adults these days! AM realy did most of the work, but I was glad to help be a part of it! We'll spoil that kid rotten in no time ;)

Yvonne and Bruce said...

Sounds like you had fun! How nice to include the men -- gives them a chance to see how women have fun. And Nikki....you look great! Nathan, I can hardly wait till you get to carry the bag -- don't forget hand sanitizer and nose plugs!
Auntie Yvonne

Emily said...

Stop! You look darling.

And I personally love the idea of a co-ed baby shower. . . . maybe next time . . .Ha!