A Baby Shower

I was so honored to be able to host a baby shower for my cousin (by marriage), Katie. She is a delightful friend and neighbor; I lucked out with her. Katie is due with her first baby in early December and I am tinkled pink that it's a girl! Here are a few shots from the shower.

The shower was so much fun. We had a few games, but I think the hoola-hoop contest was the winner hands down. We had a lot of sweets and wonderful gifts. It was such a pleasure to spend some quality hours with family and friends.  Even though throwing a party is exhausting, I am trying to wrack up as many points as I can; I can't wait to get my hands on that baby.  :D

A Theme is always necessary in my Book

Whenever someone says let's do this or let's have a party, I automatically follow-up with what theme should we have?

If I had it my way, I'd give each day of the week a theme. They are that much fun. And I am that much obsessed.

This year, I am hosting our family's annual Christmas Eve party. For the first time ever.
Now that we have our own home and it's big enough to hold the entire family (close to 30), I called dibs.

And since it's my home, it's my party.
Well, I did allow the family to have some say.  :)


I knew I wanted it to be more Jingle Bell Rock than Silent Night.
The others agreed.

In the end, this is what we came up with:

Can you guess the theme?

I am so excited! I made the invitation today and emailed it out to all my peeps. On the second part of the invitation I added the list of things that everyone was requested to bring (some based on the movie and some based on what we know they can cook!)

I know, I know.... We still need to tackle Thanksgiving.
Don't worry - I have that theme all figured out.

But more on that later!!