Two Down & Two to Go!

This weekend we headed to Greenville for the shower my mom was throwing for us. We had family and friends traveling to this shower from 3-5 hours away and it was very special to us that they all were able to make it. Many of my cousins and mom's sisters came, along with some family friends and two of my best friends from high school. Matt even decided that he wanted to attend this shower. :)

My mom never just throws a party or has a catering event, she always goes all out.. and boy did she! It was beautiful! The colors of everything from the balloons to the linen to the cake was baby (not Carolina) blue and brown. All else was Pooh Bear themed. The food was out of this world! There were homemade chicken salad croissants, whipped yogurt and fruit trifle, homemade potato salad, stuffed tortellini and we can't forget the chocolate and coconut cake!!

Baby Tanner received some great gifts at this shower that will last a lifetime. My parents announced that they were starting an education fund for Tanner that they will make the first contribution to. Some of our families best friends, the Heroys, came up with this idea and that is also what they wanted for him to have. Tanner also got many many memorable books that Matt and I remember from our childhood. He also got: a travel booster seat, bundle me for infant car seat, baby Bjorn, the letters T-A-N-N-E-R from Pottery Barn for above his crib, soft and cozy blanket and hat from Pottery Barn, gift certificates to Babies R Us, Johnson's baby supplies, 3 in 1 sit and store tub side seat, bibs, a calendar for baby's firsts, very cute clothes (even one outfit that could be for his Christening) and a memory box for his dresser.

This weekend was wonderful! I only wish we had more time to spend with each and every person at the shower. Many of the people there we don't get to see very often. They all hold a very special place in our hearts and we are so very thankful for them being able to be there. Thank you Mom for hosting a wonderful party! I appreciate all the detail and time you put into it, especially with it being the busiest time of year for you. Love you!