Eli's Baby shower.

On June 7th my sister threw Eli the cutest baby shower. I tried really hard to document everything I could about this special day, and show how cute everything was. Here is my attempt at making a detailed memory for myself as well as sharing it with everyone who was not able to attend.

Here is a picture of one of the invitations. (not a very good picture I might add) I say one of the invitations because not one invitation was the same. They were all similar in style and layout, but the papers used for each one was different. The writing across the front said "Little fingers, teensy feet, pure and precious...oh so sweet!

The day of the shower I walked up to Stephanie's house to see such a sweet surprise at her front door. She put together these stacked boxes with Eli's name across the front. My hormones got the best of me and of course my eyes teared up. Just for the record ...if anyone is keeping one I did not fully cry.Here is a picture of Stephanie and Ethan at the front door with the cute boxes.

Stephanie even set aside space for a Baby book for everyone to sign. Since I did not have one. Nor did I feel the need to get one I brought these cute piggy banks instead. Jacob and I have had them since we first got married and it was nice to actually have a purpose for them. This was a picture taken of the front right when you enter.

Anyone who has ever been to the Gilmore residence knows two things. First they are perfectionist so the house is always perfectly put together and clean. Second, Jerel doesn't like too many people in his home and so parties there are almost unheard of but when done they are done perfectly. Examples.....


Upon my arrival I could hear sweet lullaby music being played as well as each screen saver on their computers was changed to this...

Jerel was found in the kitchen busy doing this....

Most guys would just let their wife get everything ready for the party alone...no need for the husband to be stressing. Well not Jerel he was so helpful and I am sure it made Stephanie feel a lot better about everything.

This is an example of how perfect their home is...look at their cute family wall.

Before the party started I had to get a picture of everyone with the finished product of all their hard work.Debbie cooked most if not all of the food. My mother and Stephanie helped with all the details of the event like invitations, napkins, the display for the food...I could go on and on, but I think you get the idea. Ethan and Aly even helped make the tomato sandwiches. I know, I know I have an amazing family!

As you can see everything turned out so pretty. The only thing I didn't do was take a picture of the guest of honor himself mister Eli. (meaning a picture of me and my tummy) Here are a few pictures that did get taken of me opening up some presents. I can't believe I am letting people see these, but they are the only ones I have and obviously I have to.

I am so thankful to everyone who came and supported us. We had such a great turn out with lots of love and support. I also want to say a special thank you to Stephanie, Mamo and Debbie. I appreciate all the hard work they put into the shower to make it nice a memorable for me. it was truly beautiful and perfect. Thank you all so much.