birds of a feather...

Last month we had a beautiful baby shower for my sister-in- law Leanne. She is having her first baby within the next couple of weeks... I'm so excited to have another nephew! For some reason the "nesting theme" seemed to fit Leanne perfectly, it's a little shabby, a little chic, just right for a little boy & perfect for an elegant gal who loves pretty things. So, a nesting theme it was!

{Hillary, Meghan & Michelle}

I planned & prepared with the help of my sister-in-laws, sisters & mom's until the day came we'd all been anxiously awaiting. The invitations set the stage for our over-the-top shower! We choose shades of milky blue, soft green, creams, browns & a pop of red. We carried the colors through the entire shower for continuity.

{Lauren, Tina & Heleena}

The shower was a luncheon & we had wonderful & tasty food prepared by all of us ladies. The menu consisted of: bruschetta salad with shrimp, savory taco cheesecake, fire roasted tomato soup, cheese tortellini soup with smoked turkey, a pesto cheese ball, savory petite quiche, creamy pumpkin dip with gingersnaps, handmade whoopie pies, great-grandma Merrill's sugar cookies, assorted fruit & adorable birds nest cupcakes. We rounded out the menu with an Italian soda station & a candy bar. It was delicious & un-expected... that's the only way I roll!

{Hillary & Heleena}

{Beth, Hannah, Adella, Heather & Emily}

{Janice- Leanne's Mom, Leanne & Lanette- Mike's Mom}

Leanne received so many lovely gifts that will come in handy once her big day arrives! It was a great baby shower & I hope all the love that was put into it was felt by all. Leanne & Mike are so special & such great siblings that we wanted to make sure we got them started on the right foot!

{Mille, Veva, Janet & Leanne}

{The sister-in-laws minus Heleena, Amy & Whitley}

{Meghan, Michelle, Leanne, Heather & Tina}

I'm so glad that Leanne's mom was able to join us from Canada & her sister-in-law (who is having twin girls next month!) was able to join us from southern California. I know it meant a lot to Leanne to have them with her on such a special day.