I am so sorry I am just now finding the time to post this recap…horrid I tell you, yes I am bad and I cannot believe it’s taken me almost 4 weeks to get this post complete. It took the kind requests from a few of you out there to get me back on topic for one of my favorite days recently-a shower for Caroline hosted by some of my very best friends: Bev, Candice, Lauren, Meg, and Rachel.
As soon as I walked in, I couldn’t believe just how much time and effort my sweet gals had put into making each detail of the shower absolutely perfect! Some of the fun shots from such a beautiful day:
Tasty party food
The adorable banner spelling out “Caroline Cate”
Homemade marshmallow pops…yes, they were THAT good!
Strawberry cupcakes with fondant monogram toppers
Bev carved this watermelon baby carriage herself–adorable!
In another room, they set up a cravings table (seen above) with bags for guests to take home favors of all my favorite foods throughout the past 9 months…notice the Krystal boxes? Lauren worked magic with the corporate headquarters-impressive!
Present time! The sweetest anchor onesie for our future Delta Gamma
Peanut’s perfectly pink bathing suit from Jenna for our upcoming beach vacation!
The notorious activity gym…I know this is going to be a hit!
Because every little VOL needs proper attire for gamedays đ
Thanks Jamie!
Another hit of the day…Hudson! Look at those sweet cheeks
Pink, pink, and pink!
The girls had custom cards created for friends to write down wishes for Caroline and are going to give me the book to have as a keepsake! I cannot wait to read them
The party planners extraordinaire! Love you girls
Just some of my wonderful friends at the shower!
My college DG friends! Incredible women…and our mascot Preston
And because I couldn’t resist sharing a few of the special presents Caroline received…
A gorgeous pearl bracelet from Ginger, Meg’s mother-in-law
Sweet burp cloths…pretty and practical!
Caroline’s monogrammed locket from her godmother Meg
Handmade gifts (onesie, lovie blanket, and burp cloth) from Adrianne
Bib and burp cloth for her baptism as well as ruffled bloomers from Mimi
Pink and white crocheted blanket from Mimi
Another shot of the tiny bathing suit, monogrammed gown, and beach hat from Jenna
The perfect coming home outfit and sweet picture frame from Amber
Monogrammed booties and shoes from Jocelyn…too cute for words
Anchors Aweigh from Aunt Candice!
My only regret is not taking more pictures of my incredible friends who were so sweet to come and shower Caroline with love. I think my mind was in a blur {similar to how I feel every day lately}, but I felt so thankful for each and every one that was able to come celebrate with us…it meant the world to me!
And because I’ve gotten questions asking about the outfit:
Dress: Gap Maternity
Necklace: Francesca’s Collections
The cravings table is such a cool idea! Also, that pink bathing suit is the cutest thing ever!
SO cute!
Wow, Natasha!! Your friends did a fabulous job with the shower! Everything is so beautiful! I absolutely love the little bathing suit! So cute! You are so blessed :). I hope you are feeling well these days :).
What an incredible shower! Your friends and family did an amazing job! LOVE it!
and you looked amazing!
Little miss Caroline is so loved already, you have an awesome group of friends!
What sweet friends you have! Looks like an incredible shower.
soooo cute! i love the little swimsuit and anchor onesies!!! caroline is going to be so adorable in all of these!
so, so sweet. CC is surely blessed with such a wonderful group of women to constantly shower her with love! xo
Definitely a well thought out shower – the baby carriage watermelon and the cravings table are my favorite parts! Such adorable gifts. I think Baby Caroline is going to be just as stylish as her momma!
The watermelon baby carriage is too cute for words! Adorable little gifts, just perfect. That bathing suit is WAY too cute đ
Cutest shower ever!!! đ I love the cravings table! How neat! You're going to make a fabulous mom!
Awww! Did Bev send you that pic of all of us? Would love to have a copy!
Gorgeous!! Love all the pictures!
Awww looks so fun! Lots of fun gifts for baby and I love the cravings goodie bags! How clever!
What an adorable shower! I love the cravings table idea! SO CUTE!!!
wow – you have such sweet friends. This party is the cutest baby shower I have ever seen. The cravings table – genius! Pinning this for the future! Also, I cannot tell you how giddy I get when I see a perfect monogram like "CSC" – so cute!
Can't wait to sweet baby girl in all those ADORABLE outfits! đ You are so blessed!
what a cute shower! I cant believe your friend was able to talk to Krystals into giving some goods! In those pictures towards the bottom, you dont even look prego!
Cute!! Caroline got some cute goodies!
Awww looks like you had a beautiful shower! And that little pink ruffle bathing suit might be the cutest thing I've ever seen! đ
What a cute shower!! Your friends did SUCH a great job!! LOVE the cravings table!!
Looks like Caroline is already a stylish little girl!! Olivia has that gap bathingsuit and hat, it is EVEN more adorable on!! Hopefully Caroline will be a little chubby by the time she wears it! Chubby little legs look SO cute in a baby bathingsuit! haha
How fun đ What a beautiful shower! Caroline is a lucky girl!!
I'm a long time fan of your blog and just NOW realized you are a DG!!! I'm a DG too and LOVE showering my friend's babies with anchor gear. It's never to early to start recruiting! Miss CC is going to be the perfect legacy!! Looking forward to her arrival!
The cravingd table is just so clever!! From one DG to a future DG – I love that anchor onesie!!
What a beautiful shower.
Great job girls.
Enjoy the sweet presents. đ
I love the anchors!! (I was a DG too)
gorgeous shower, amazing and sweet gifts, and delicious food đ
What an adorable shower! Everything is so cute! And I have to say I love the name Caroline (coming from a "Carol" of course!)
LOVE the cravings table! Your girls did good!
Cute!! I love it! I love the Caroline's Cravings station!
Please tell me you know where that last gift came from? Etsy? I want that for Alaina.
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What a gorgeous shower! I have to say that watermelon carriage was super impressive! What a great job your friends did.
Miss Caroline has some of the cutest things ever. I'm sure she is going to be one spoiled/loved little gal đ
Your friends did a great job!! Can't wait to see sweet Caroline in all her cute new clothes!
looks like a ton of fun!!! I can't believe our babies will be here before you know it!
What a beautiful shower! I love the idea of a cravings table, I had never heard of that before!
Such a nice shower hosted by your best friends! I loved their sentimental gifts!
Cutest shower! You looked adorable! And I am loving that lucky charms jar, perfect!!
So happy you had a wonderful, blessed day celebrating your sweet babe on the way!!! And gimmeeeee that pink little mini swimmy! Makes me want a girl! đ
Happy weekend —- rest up!! I remember the last few weekends before J arrived….they seemed like just yesterday, but sometimes they seem like years ago because it's hard to remember life without him!
Just now getting a chance to look through all of this…what an amazing shower – her gifts are all so personal and sweet! So happy for you!
What a super cute, sweet shower đ
Everything was beautiful! Looks like Caroline got lots of great things đ
What a sweet shower!! Love the anchors for DG. I know my girls love giving little KD things at showers đ Can't wait to meet your little Miss…any day now, right!??
What a sweet shower!! I actually found your blog the other day and have been catching up on your pregnancy posts. Then today I was searching Google for images of DG onsies – I'm planning to tell my Best Friend we're expecting by giving her a "My auntie is a DG" onsie. I just thought it was so fun and ironic that the image that popped up brought me back to your blog. đ