Utah Baby Showers!
We were SO spoiled and wrapped in love during our stop through Salt Lake City.
Originally we planned to have our baby abroad in Europe, and I didn’t plan that we’d
have any showers/ celebrations before baby came. Once we decided to move back to
California and stop through Salt Lake City on the way back, we realized how much we
would have missed out seeing so many loved ones before this major transition! Even
more than getting married, having a baby feels like a crazy step that will change our
life so much. That’s why it was even more meaningful to be able to pause, gather, and
celebrate with the most generous friends & family who have been so supportive and
loving to us. It has made me feel more ready and more appreciative of this time!
I wanted to document the celebrations here in one post, so that baby can look back and
see how loved and lucky she was before even being born. First: my friends put together
the most perfect “adventure” shower themed from all around the world! My talented
friend Brynn did the invites, and I was speechless when I got it…couldn’t be more perfect
for me with that cute Passport design! I had to put a few pictures of all the colors she sent.
This group of best friends planned and threw this all together.
It meant more than I can say, and they know me so well so it was perfect!
From the food to the games to the decorations, it was themed from all around the world.
Strawberries & cream from London (one of my FAVORITE things ever
at Wimbledon :)..crepes from France, waffles from Belgium… ^^
Euro chocolate coins + Dutch cookies from Amsterdam ^^
Straws for Italian soda ^^
The most darling gifts and clothes ^^ I can’t wait to dress
baby in these and tell her about the people they are from.
Baby Molly joined us at the shower…I can’t wait for my girl to be besties with her!
She is the absolute sweetest baby and makes me excited for my own :)
Some of the cute group between comings and goings ^^
Fun games like baby names around the world, and baby traditions around the world!
Cute Brynn designed the DARLING prints behind us on the mantle, and
even brought me a Rooibos from South Africa which is the way to my heart :)
My family threw a shower right when we arrived home which I posted here,
and it was also so darling and meaningful to be together with cousins and
aunts and sister-in-laws. We missed my mom but it was such a sweet event!
Love these women so much! Best examples of moms.
Chase’s mom & aunt put together a baby shower for his family’s side.
It was out at a restaurant and so fun!
I had to snap a picture of my darling Grandma Ginny all dressed up
for the party … notice her matching red purse, belt, and shoes! :)
I had my grandma come, and we snapped this favorite picture
with my grandma on the left, and Chase’s grandma on the right!
Some of my mom’s (and our family’s) dearest friends and their daughters
got together at the Dodo for a lunch and shower. It was so memorable and
special, we all felt close to my mom! Thanks to Elaine, Natalie, Les, and Kathy.
The gifts from this shower were all so personal and unique… like a silver spoon
from Kathy, a Scandinavian Fjallraven backpack from Natalie, and these absolutely
DARLING onesies with hand-stitched collars from Leslie. So sweet & meaningful!
During my last week in Utah, my mom’s book club texted me to see if I would
stop by their book club just to say hi. I thought nothing of it and barely made
it by after a busy night with family…little did I know they had a whole surprise
book shower planned and were waiting for me when I stopped in at 9 pm!
It was just about the sweetest thing ever, and now I have all the best books.
My heart is so full from all of these amazing women & friends
who made such an effort and truly showered us with love.
I may miss my mom all the way in Africa, but through family
and her amazing friends I have felt like she is so part of all this.
I wish I could post every item, but so many treasures like this
lace bib from Shawn and cutest ever Jolleys dress from Leslie.
Love my aunt Laur for coming to 2 showers! 
My bump grew lots right along with all of these showers and yummy meals ^^
I can’t believe how much love is wrapped around this little babe-to-be.
We were so very “showered” and feel so much support and love.
THANK YOU to our loved ones, it could not mean more to us!
xox