Aunt Donna and Aunt Patti hosted a beautiful baby shower last weekend. There were about 30 friends and family that attended. It is a humbling and beautiful experience to be surrounded by people who are excited and anxious to meet Evelyn. The advice, stories, and presents were amazing!

 

Donna and Patti decorated with a Southern belle theme, lots of pink and pearls! Donna made delicious cupcakes with pink icing, Karen made pearl necklaces that were actually gum balls, and we had a delicious Amaretto punch – complete with Mason jars for each guest. We ate chicken salad on croissants, and Patti even dyed goose eggs as decorations! There were many cousins at the shower, Reagan and Lola played alongside Avery and Bella, it was a great afternoon of families and excitement for another girl in the family!

Some of the highlights included Puff the Magic Dragon – Chad’s mom kept Puff from his infancy, it was originally a present from Grandma Sue. Karen re-stuffed Puff and gave me a beautiful picture with Chad and Puff together. Puff is currently happily nested in Evelyn’s crib waiting to meet her.

 

Grandma Sue gave Evelyn a doll that was Karen’s – the sweet doll actually made it through all the Rodrigues kids and grandkids – she is now also waiting in Evelyn’s crib, right along with Puff!

 

We received a lot of the essential items, including the stroller, the car seat and multiple bases, the Baby Bjorn, and bouncy seat. Other fun items included a ton of great books (I LOVE books and cannot wait to read to Evelyn!), handmade burp cloths, monogrammed silver cup,  taggies, hooded towels, diapers, and many adorable outfits!

 

Baby Evelyn was showered with love! Chad and I are so blessed to have this amazing family.

We love you all and cannot wait for each of you to hold her!!