38 degrees Celsius was the forecast on Baby Shower Day, it was super hot, then about 2 hours before guests were to arrive the change arrived. This brought huge gusting winds, so plans changed from the outdoor afternoon tea, to an in-the-shed afternoon tea.
The change was actually a relief. We set the food up on a table in the shed and then we would all sit out in the garden. It really was a lovely afternoon, of delicious treats (sweet and savoury), chats with old and new friends and a few cheeky games thrown in for good measure.
I’d really like to thank my mum, my sister and my best friend for organising, and cooking all the delicious food to share, as well as buying prizes and setting up.
I’m not really one for being the centre of attention but I did love my fake flower crown (it’s now holding pride of place on the bookshelf in the baby’s room), and it was just really nice to be able to catch up with people, knowing that my days are going to get much fuller shortly.
The games we played were ‘guess the baby picture’, ‘guess how round my belly is’ and a fun one where we each had 5 pegs on a piece of string and were not allowed to say ‘baby’, ‘girl’ or ‘boy’, if you did, someone could take your peg. I had a lot at one point, but ended up with my 5 in the end, someone finished with 13!!!
It was a lovely afternoon, shared with a bunch of women I look up to and admire. Thanks to all those who were there, and a huge thanks for the gifts for us and the baby. Baby Reilly is going to be one spoilt child!
How do you feel about being the centre of something?
You look so beautiful with your flower crown and the afternoon tea looked lovely. Can’t wait see photos of Reilly. Hugs and best wishes Janine, South Australia ♥
Thanks so much Janine.
Looks like a lovely afternoon Clare!
It really lovely, after I got over my center of attention anxiety 🙂
What a fun day and beautiful baby shower Clare, the spread on the table looks fantastic. So good you could all move to the shed, bet you can’t wait for baby Reilly to arrive.
Catherine, it was perfect to be able to move into the shed, and perfectly timed, as the motor bike that has been living in there had just been sold. I really can’t wait!
What great memories you are creating, looks like a fun time.
It was a lovely afternoon, a great chance to catch up with everyone before baby arrives.
Oh you are so close Clare 🙂 Such a magical time ahead for you. xxx
So close!
It looks like it was a very special time and I love your floral crown. That’s a great ‘barefoot and pregnant’ photo too. How fortunate that the change came through otherwise it would have been unbearably hot. Not long to go now! xx
Thanks Charlie, it really was a lovely afternoon.