A-B-C Baby Shower

Do you hear that Michael Jackson song right now? lol  A friend from my cohort at work recently found out she was expecting.  So naturally we wanted to throw her a baby shower.  Since our line of work is in developmental psychology and academics, we thought the ABC’s would be a perfect theme :-)
To kick-off the theme with the invitations, guests were encouraged to bring a book for the baby instead of a card.

When guests arrived they were asked to write a message to the mommy-to-be on a diaper.  So during those late night changings she can be encouraged.

Here are some of the decorations at the party.

Since the shower was in the morning, we served brunch.  We had quiches, fruit, bagels, little smokes in a blanket, cupcakes, and fruit parfaits.  It was all so delicious!We had vanilla (blue) and chocolate (brown) cupcakes, with A-B-C toppers.

Excited mamma opening her gifts :-)

For my gift I made Pilar a quilt with numbers on it.  I had the hardest time finding some fabric with letters on it, so I settled with numbers.  I included a lot of different kinds of soft textures to make baby boy’s tummy time more entertaining and encourage development of the senses. (Seriously I’m such a nerd!)I tried to have my gift as A-B-C focused as possible.  I just love a theme :-)

Before guests left, we sent them home with some sweet blue treats.Me with Pilar.  So happy for you mamma!!The hostesses with the mommy-to-be.

This was one of my favorite shower themes!  It was such a fun day shower my dear friend Pilar :-)  Can’t wait to meet your little boy and spoil him!