Me and Jill put together a baby shower last weekend for our sweet friend, Ciara, who just adopted a baby boy after many years of waiting. It was a lot of fun to plan and prepare for the party, because I love bringing people together to have a good time and reconnect. Although I always worry in the hours before the party that everyone will feel included and enjoy themselves, it always works out. I'm a planner and I love having fun events on my calendar!
I spent the day before (and day of) the baby shower making 140 cupcakes in my kitchen. I tried out a couple new recipes - Ginger Pumpkin Cupcakes and Coconut Cupcakes- and they were both really yummy. I found the cupcake decorations at TJMaxx and the paper goods at a party store. I also made a banner to go above the fireplace and had Claire make some of her famous "puff balls" to hang up. I asked my friend, Karen, if we could have the party in her backyard because it's so gorgeous and has a pool that entertained all the little kids. We had a great turnout - about 50 people, and Ciara was properly celebrated with lots of fun baby loot!
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