Cute as a Button

OK, guys, it's time for a loooong post about one of the best days of my life!  I already gave you a behind the scenes breakdown of the lead-up and the wind-down, but here are a few (dozen) of my favorite shots of the day, compliments of Julian and Sandi!

First, the woman responsible for it all, my dear sister-in-law, Katie

The overall theme was "Cute as a  Button", seen here in a handmade banner and wreath by Nikki

Sandi made two, yes TWO diaper cakes with the button theme!!

The spread was quite lovely, with button themed sandwiches, mini-pizza, and cookies,                         among other tasty snacks

All of the details were so thoughtful and beautiful!

I especially loved that so many people came to celebrate with us, and some of my favorite shots are just of the group of us talking and enjoying each other's company.  I also like that Sandi and Julian had so much fun photographing everything!

The games, Price is Right Baby Edition and baby trivia, were a big hit and a great excuse for me to get off my feet for a little while.  I'm not too proud to say that I won the Price is Right game :-).

During cake time, the Bun kicked up quite a fuss and my fellow preggo, Lindzy got to feel!

Everyone was also very generous with the gifts that they gave, here are some highlights:

Reversible Gator outfit from Juliana, so glad not to have to dress her as a cheerleader!

Lark was very helpful in passing out gifts and listened intently

Audrey and Lindzy had been gathering meaningful fabric from various family and friends, and this is the start of a very precious quilt!

Anita was thoughtful enough to give us both gift cards to Target, and me a gift card to my favorite yarn store!

Again with the thoughtful handmade gifts, Nikki made us a rug for the nursery

Sandi and Erin each had babies over the summer, but still contributed to the set up and drove hours to be there!

All of the gifts displayed on the co-sleeper handed down from Sandi

Lark helped us open the gifts from her and her parents

At the end I was quite emotional in saying my thanks, silly hormones!

The rest of the pictures were some of my favorite moments from the day, shot beautifully by our friends.

What a beautiful, blessed day it was.  I am one lucky girl to have these people in my life!