I wore a Lilly dress I’d originally packed for Nantucket (Last seen here) and Jack Rogers Wedges (My newest obsession) / Pictured above: my cousins Annie, Olivia, Delaney and Paige, and my sister-in-law, Kim. We missed you, Sammy, Cassidy, Mackenzie and Brenna! <3
Yesterday, my dad took me out to breakfast at Mil-Lee’s in downtown Yardley, and when we returned, my mom, grandmothers, aunts and cousins surprised me with a family baby shower! Half of my family lives on Long Island and the other half lives in New York City, so I was incredibly touched that everyone made the trip to my parents’ house in Bucks County. :) I’m the luckiest girl!
A few months ago, when a baby shower was being talked about, I kind of said I was feeling a bit too overwhelmed for one. Since this is my first pregnancy, I wasn’t sure whether I’d be up for a big trip back home at 7.5 months, and I also didn’t think I’d be able to leave Chicago considering how many construction projects we had (and still have) going on. But when Mitch and I were visiting my parents in Ocean City a few weeks ago, I decided that I was feelin’ pretty good, that construction could wait, and that I really didn’t want to miss out on all three weekends of fun back East: Rebecca’s shower, Nantucket, and Katie’s wedding. So I booked flights… and that’s when Mom & Co. secretly started planning a little family shower!
In true @cathyinthecountry fashion, the shower was adorable. (And totally not overwhelming! Thank you, Mom! I love you so much!) It was elephant-themed, as we plan on decorating the nursery with lots of elephants… and oh my goodness: the centerpieces. (Please watch the video. Hysterical.) I didn’t take too many photos as I simply wanted to enjoy the day and catch up with the fam, but below are a few.
Family, I love you beyond measure, and thank you for everything! Yesterday truly meant the world. Something tells me that Baby Larkin is going to be very loved. :)
Mitch, how cute is this?! Miss you!
How perfect and well deserved! Your mom knows you so well. Cathy…she’s incredible. As they say, Kelly, the Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!
Aww so cute! I’m glad you were able to have a shower and that you’re feeling good enough for traveling!
Your family sounds like to absolute sweetest! What a cute theme for the shower and perfect for you! Glad you could celebrate with your loved ones!
Aw that is so sweet of your mom to surprise you! Nothing like friends and family…
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Such a sweet shower! Love the elephant cookies!
-Meg
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Such a sweet shower! Love the elephant cookies!
-Meg
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how fun!! and that dress is too cute!!
xox
chloe
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How sweet they surprised you with a shower! I love the elephant theme, and you look dressed perfectly for the occasion.
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What an awesome, sweet surprise! I’m so glad that you have been able to spend so much time with family and friends. Enjoy!!
Oh my gosh, this looks like the cutest baby shower! I love your Lilly maxi too!
xoxo,
Katie
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