Once Upon a Time

Last weekend we once again celebrated the coming of Miss Juliet. Leigh gave me a darling storybook shower. It was perfect! Leigh, of course, is the perfect party planner and with the assistance of Ashley Murry, threw an amazing tea party. It was decorated adorably...I'll let the pictures tell that story. Using favorite stories from our childhood, Leigh correlated each tasty treat with a book. For example, Mama's favorite book to read to us was "Good Night Moon." Leigh and I always thought the moon looked like sliced cucumbers, so beside the cucumber sandwiches was a picture of the book "Good Night Moon." "Hop on Pop" was another favorite. Beside it was sausage balls, which is (soon to be pop) Justin's favorite treat. Some were a bit easier to get such as some amazing chocolate, chocolate chip cookies called Chocolate Oodles next to "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie." I had that book memorized by-the-way. We played some wonderfully fun games, Storybook Charades, Find the Bottle (tiny bottles were hidden around the room and we had to find them) and Guess This Baby Food Flavor. And everyone assisted in building Juliet's library with a book or three! I was a beautiful day and was so thankful family and friends traveled for the special occasion.

Beautiful parties happen here...

The beautiful centerpiece

Tea is served...Monk's Blend Tea is the best & the little dress is what Mama & Daddy brought Leigh home in.

Carrot Cake: Pat the Bunny

Cinderella & Cucumber Sandwiches: Good Night Moon

Another flower arrangement in the same bootie vase Mama received flowers in while in the hospital giving birth.

Dorothy looking over the scones.

Leigh, me [& Juliet @ 32 weeks] and Ashley

Leigh, me [& Juliet] and Mama

Little Red Riding Hood conceals a baby bottle in her basket.
Aunt "Sister" acting out The Digginest Dog.

Aunt Becky and I sample the unidentified baby food...mixed green veggies, yuck!

Rachel writes a sweet message to Juliet.

A book for Juliet from Aunt Kama.

Lucy gave Juliet a book too, I Can Teach My Dog 100 Words.

A surprise from Mama, Daddy, & Leigh...a glider to sit in to read to Juliet!!

Juliet's first picture with her BFFs, Sonora & Wynn.

Lisa & Sonora, Me [& Juliet], Jan & Wynn.