Baby Shower Party

Beverly and Charice, Irene (the host), Rose and Elisha

Marie trying to pin the sperm on the egg. She won!

Yesterday was a blast! Lots of good food to eat, lots of laughter, fun games and wonderful friendship to share. We all enjoyed the Baby Shower party. Everyone brought their own and the best recipe they could share. I cooked beef curry and it was a hit! They all love it ans shared the recipe.

The visitors

We enjoyed the games prepared by Irene who hosted the party. It was really nice. Everybody participated in every games. We really had a blast!

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Postcard Design

I am invited to a Baby Shower party on Sunday! Two mommies will be given a baby shower hosted by one of our friends. That was nice of her to host the party. I bet it is not easy to organize everything from invitation, diaper cake and games. No problem with the food because it's a potluck style. So everyone will be bringing good food on Sunday! I have attended so many baby shower parties in the past and I was thinking if I can handle hosting one baby shower for a friend in the future. I should start searching for some unique ideas and ask some of my friends.

(sample invitation only)

With the help of internet, maybe I can find something unique to organize my first ever hosted baby shower party. It would be a lot of fun, I guess. First, I have to start with the unique invitation. I was thinking to create a photo postcards invitation to send out to my friends. That way, everyone will see how pretty pregnant moms can be. There's more time for me to practice how to make diaper cake or better yet, I will ask my friend who knows how to make them. Good luck to me!

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I'm Invited!

Few minutes ago, my boss from work handed me an invitation card. One of my friends sent me a baby shower invitation. And guess what? It will be held at Jamestown Campground where I work. Thanks to Irene who will be hosting the Baby Shower.

All I need to do now is save my earnings to buy baby clothes for Charice and Elisha. I am also thinking what food to bring. The party will be potluck style. I have to dig some good dishes from Mom's cookbook and choose the best one. Any suggestions?