R is for Baby Ridge

One of my very best friends is having her first baby, and I am so privileged to be a part of this fun and exciting time.  We are all very anxious to meet little "bear", which is the nickname mom to be has given him.  He will be the most loved gift from God, and is blessed to have Karyn and Matt as his parents.

Baby Ridge's room is alphabet themed, so we decided to continue the ABC theme for the baby shower.  I found the cutest mantle decoration from pen n' paperflowers I bought white onesies and then cut out the letters to spell Ridge.  The color board I used was chocolate, turquoise, tan, and cream.  Tissue pom poms were made to accompany the onesie banner to give it a little flare.

The guest had a variety of yummy appetizers to choose from.  Alphabet Tomato Soup, Smoked Turkey Salad Sandwiches from Burge's, ABC petit fours from Ed's Bakery, along with hummus dip, vegetable and fruit trays, cheese and crackers, and fabulous brie made by Karyn's long time high school friend.  Also, no shower would be complete without a little punch and mimosas.

Name cards for the food were made out of card stock and embellished with brads.  This was similar to the theme for the invitations.

An extra note was added to the back of the invitations, encouraging guest to bring a copy of their favorite childhood book.  Baby Ridge received a variety of children classics to help him grow into a bright young boy.

ABC BABY POEM

A is for angel, sent from above,B is for baby, smothered with love,C is for cute as cute can beD is for diapers and changing them for meE is for everything baby and moreF is for father walking the floorG is for glad you are finally hereH is for hiccups that are funny and dearI is for icky sticky messingJ is for Jesus and His blessingK is for kisses and kindness and keepL is for Love, so wide and deepM is for Mommy and her loving armsN is for Never coming to harmO is for oat cereal and later CheeriosP is for precious little fingers and toesQ is for quiet, baby is sleepingR is for relatives, always come peepingS is for sleep, but not for your folksT is for tub and all those long soaksU is for unconditional as in love from your parentsV is for very active as you will soon meritW is for wakeful, watchful and wiseX is for the Xtra special light you brought to our eyesY is for you - who is as bright as the sunZ is for zest of living that you gave us, little one.

Karyn, I had such a fun time styling your ABC Baby Shower and I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of your little "Bear".  You have an amazing group of friends that love you very much and we are so excited for you as you begin this new chapter of your life...motherhood.

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