Doodlebug Love

It’s hard to believe, but Aunt E has just six short weeks left in her pregnancy. It seems like just yesterday that they announced to the family they were pregnant.

Much like Kenny and I did with Bean, Jeff and Erin chose a nickname for the baby while in utero: Doodlebug. And this past weekend was full of love for Doodlebug. There were not one but two baby showers thrown in his (or her) honor.

Erin’s good friends Jenn and Trisha gave the first shower, held on Saturday afternoon at Nola’s house. Doodlebug’s nursery is decorated in gray and yellow, and Erin loves owls, so Jenn and Trisha carried both ideas over as the shower theme. I’m sure they found lots of inspiration on Pinterest, but they put all of the decor together themselves and did such an amazing job. Everything was so cute and creative.

As people continued to arrive, the pile of presents in front of the fireplace kept growing and growing and growing. Erin went home with so many wonderful gifts {that she then had to find a place for}. Doodlebug will certainly want for nothing once she (or he) makes an entrance into the world, thanks to the generosity of lots of family and friends.

 

   

Jeff even got a present! Lizzie was responsible, and I am sure it was a much appreciated gift.

Way to go, Jenn and Trisha. Next to my own (which of course I am partial to), this was such a beautifully thrown baby shower. You girls obviously put a lot of thought and care into your plans, and everything turned out wonderfully. I am sure Erin will remember the day fondly for a long time to come.

The second shower was held the next day at Erin’s cousin’s house across the lake. Coincidentally, owls were present once again throughout the shower decor. Everything was so lovely, and Erin now has lots of little owls to scatter around Doodlebug’s domain. Too bad the owls on top of both cakes were made of fondant; they would have been a cute addition to the nursery as well!

But was it a coincidence that the mom-to-be wore pink to both of her showers? Only time will tell.

Hurry up and get here, Doodlebug; everyone can’t wait to meet you!