Baby Shower @ The Rum River Pavillion- Now with Pics!

Me in my polka dot dress opening
presents! Also trying to avoid the
balloons in my face ;-)

My first baby shower was this past Sunday. I was going to wait until to update I had pictures to show you, but that might be a few more days yet.

The shower was thrown by my mother-in-law, Shirley and my sister-in-law, Amy. It was held outside at the Rum River South Pavillion in Anoka, Attended by 29 adults and kids. The weather was gorgeous, with only a few spotty showers here and there. We chatted, ate a lovely little picnic and of course opened presents! We got a lot of stuff we really needed, including a diaper genie, swing and lots of great (pink!) toys, clothes and accessories.

Catherine's friend Kirsten with
Matt's Grandma (Doris) DeYoung
and Emily & Kathy in the back.

As you will see by the pictures when I get them up, the pavillion was decorated beautifully. There was a banner made by Amy's MIL that said "Welcome B******" and pink and brown decorations everywhere. Even a pink chair with balloons for me to sit in!

Matt's Aunt Kathy, Cousin Kerri, Aunt Lori
and little Sarah (behind Grandma Kathy)

It was an interesting mix of people. Most of the women in Matts family, friends from high school, other friends, my Grandma and Aunt Karen, my brother's girlfriend, and even a good friend from my past. Everyone seemed to get along well and I tried to mingle with everyone the best I could.

Matt's cousin Jenny and Sister Amy
with baby Eli

Overall I thought it was a great success. Shirley and Amy put a lot of effort into making it special and it most certainly was! I had a great time and am looking forward to using all of the fun stuff I brought home.

Love,

Catherine & B.