Angela's baby shower

On Saturday, we hosted a surprise baby shower for my sister Angela.  Truly, I'm not sure that we could have scripted the day any better.  The setting was wonderful, the weather beautiful, the food delicious and the people amazing.  What a perfect way to celebrate such a special person.

 

 

 The dessert and guest gift table.  Heartfelt thanks to Aunt Kathy for making the pineapple love cake, Aunt Chris for the adorable cupcakes and fantastic display and to Susie for the fruit pizza.

 

 

 Attendance gifts:  Sweet pea shower gel

 

 

 The dining tables each featured a gorgeous bouquet of flowers designed by my sister Suzanne's long-time friend, Beth, and a baby picture of each of Angela's grandmothers, my mom and Angela herself.  The picture above is our Grandma Meyer as an infant.

 

 

 We were so touched by all the family members in attendance.  It made the day truly special.  Above is our lovely aunts (my dad's sisters), Loretta and Alice.

 

 

 Grandma Pellerito as an infant

 

 

 Table setting with mom's baby picture.  The color scheme of the party was inspired by the nursery colors, bright pink and grey.

 

 

 For the guest of honor

 

 

 Fun-loving party-goers, cousin Andrea and Aunt Kathy

 

 My Grandma Pellerito's sisters

 

 

 All the guests await Angela's arrival.

 

 

 You couldn't ask for a better welcoming committee!

 

 

 The little ones enjoying the party

 

 

 Our two mamas-to-be.  Angela is due in early September, and our cousin Maria is due in November!

 

 

 Mingling during the party

 

 

 A sweet baby quilt made by Aunt Vi and family

 

 

 More gift-opening surrounded by beauty indoors and out

 

 

 The girls.  And, yes, I know how lucky I am to have these ladies in my life.

 

 

The next generation of girls looking forward to welcoming the newest inductee.  Congratulations Angela and Zach.  We can't wait to meet that precious baby girl!