Friday, February 26th, 2016
Here are some scenes from the double baby shower that Laurie and I threw for our dear friends Leena and Susan two weeks ago. Leena and Susan are sisters-in-law and share the same due date month of March, however, Leena’s baby boy came early, just two days ago!


the shower was a casual, luncheon affair

the mimosa bar turned out nice

little drink stirrers

mom-to-be Susan and me

little grab and go crudite cups

one of Leena’s gifts to Susan, a hand-knit jumper (Leena is scary-talented and creative)

the dessert table. each mama had their own cake.

doodles, by Laurie

some more sweet stuff


one of our littler guests with her mom (she loved playing with the balloon ribbons)

Laurie baked this gluten free cake for Leena – I love how it turned out

Kacie sporting one of the hand made flower ‘crowns’

Leena digs in

grandmomma-to-be; all the way from Texas. We love you, Hema!

Helena playing with the greens

Christie and Cata relax while the girls open their presents

Hema gives her daughter Leena the baby blanket she made for her when she was an infant. And Susan got the blanket that Hema made for her son, Rupal, Susan’s now-husband. So sweet.

little stuffed toy, by Leena

almost time, indeed!