I had a great time in Memphis for my sister's shower! I need to go to work, but wanted to post these really quick.
Doesn't she look great? She didn't know I was going to take her photos when she came over, and I'm kind of glad b/c she didn't go out of her way to fix herself up and put alot of makeup on. She looks so natural and definitely has that pregnant "glowy" thing going on. :-) The girl gets pregnant and she has LOST weight! Stinker! :-) She and my brother-in-law have been living with my parents for a few months while their house was being built. I think eating my mom's diabetic-diet cooking was good for her! ;-) (Mom, can I come live with you so I can lose some weight? ;-)
Shelly really looks great and look at her tiny belly! And no stretch marks! My cousin and I were picking at her about that. :-) She has done so well through this pregnancy... hardly any sickness. I'm so glad. She is seven months. More later!
(this will be a photo-heavy post, so get comfortable! Baby shower photos following the portrait photos.)
I love those tummy tattoos!! I wish I had those a year ago. Heck, I wish I could have convinced someone that I really wanted tummy pics so I would not have to do them myself. Beautiful pics and a beautiful shower. Good luck to Shelly!!
Posted by: CarrieJ | September 16, 2008 at 07:26 AM
Okay. Next time I have a party, you are so decorating for it!
Posted by: Kara | September 16, 2008 at 07:36 AM
oooh!!! what a sweet post!! your sister looks fabulous!! Big congrats to her!! LOVE her baby shower!! hope you have a great day!! xo Britt
Posted by: britt-sparkledvintagecharm | September 16, 2008 at 09:32 AM
Where did she get the "please dont touch my belly" and "it's a......." from? Are they temporary tatoos or a stamp? Must have! :)
Posted by: Hope | September 16, 2008 at 09:34 AM
Seriously can I adopt you as MY sister? Great photographer and party plan with a great sense of style all wrapped up in one person, yes please!
Posted by: Stefanie | September 16, 2008 at 10:16 AM
hi!
may i know what font did you use for "baby boy" in this?
http://thompsonfamily.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83452951869e2010534ada653970c-pi
thanks!
Posted by: jayen | September 16, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Everything looks soooo fabulous!!!
Posted by: Mandi | September 16, 2008 at 02:48 PM
I love this party, love the colors, love the pom poms, and love all the vintagey accents.
Posted by: April T. | September 16, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Such a great idea for a tablecloth! Now I wish I'd bought more of that fabric. Awesome photos!
Posted by: Sarah | September 16, 2008 at 04:33 PM
what a dream of a shower....every detail is so wonderful!
the colors
the photos
the cupcakes ( of course its all about the cupcakes)
the tablecloths
the big flowers
all is great
Posted by: paige | September 16, 2008 at 04:50 PM
The PERFECT event... just absolutely wonderful.. and more importantly.. your sister looks radiant! def glowing! I wouldn't have glowed if you draped a white sheet over me and put me under a black light.. ha
Posted by: lanne | September 16, 2008 at 06:55 PM
so fun! Did you make the little bouquet on the table?
Posted by: diane reeves | September 16, 2008 at 09:24 PM
The mom to be looks awesome, so natural and happy. Great job!
I have to tell you that I have been flickr'ing, googling, etc, "Pop Garden dining room" and any variation that I can think of, to see what people are doing with Pop Garden in a Dining Room. I am planning to turn my "burgundy walls/colonial looking DR" into a "green-walled Pop Garden DR" so I can showcase my FireKing stuff that I;ve been collecting for almost 20 years now. And here is a photo right here! I'm so excited about that! It looks awesome. Have you done more with that fabric in the room? I would LOVE to see! Thanks for sharing your beautiful ideas!
Posted by: Ramona | September 17, 2008 at 05:11 AM
LOVE it! Great details, great style. Your sister looks wonderful. I love all the touches, the balls, the toothpicks in the cupcakes.. CUTE.
Where did you get the tattoos?
Posted by: Michelle | September 17, 2008 at 08:15 AM
fantastic photos!
Lea
xo
Posted by: Lea Harper | September 17, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Your sister is lovely. I love the colors you all chose for the shower. I can see YOU in your sister. How wonderful to share this time with her.
Posted by: Kimberly | September 18, 2008 at 08:12 AM
What great colors and I WANT A CUPCAKE! Yum!
Posted by: Linda | September 18, 2008 at 03:32 PM
Oh my belly was that tiny for my first one too...sigh...now this third one is just falling out. And the shower looked but perfect!!!! LOVE all of your details!
Posted by: Marla | September 18, 2008 at 07:59 PM
You are amazing. these are gorgeous pictures. I love your decorations and candy bar wrappers too! Very cute!
Posted by: April Oaks | September 19, 2008 at 05:52 AM
Wow.....these are gorgeous photos Danielle(of course) and your sister is absolutely beautiful! What a glow! Is this her first baby?
Congratulations! The shower is also absolutely perfect and what a great job you did! Such a wonderful sis! Thank you for sharing these!
xo
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa de la Fuente | September 19, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Those belly tats are so cute!! :) The shower looks like so much fun :)
Posted by: Charin :) | September 20, 2008 at 07:18 PM
she is gorgeous.. and I want those tattoos! although I won't know what to do with it.. well, I want them like 6 years ago. LOL
Posted by: Sasha Farina | September 21, 2008 at 02:48 PM
Love everything about this baby shower...so cute! Did you make the cupcake toppers or where did you find them. They are darling! Thanks for a very inspiring post!
Posted by: Arin | September 22, 2008 at 04:53 PM
what amazing photos of the shower! great blog danielle, tfs
Posted by: Lana | September 23, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Hello! :) Do you think you can walk us through how you did the giant paper decorations? :) Well done!!!!
Posted by: Jennifer | September 24, 2008 at 05:25 PM
Bravo! Thank you so much for sharing these SUPER sweet photos of your sis's shower! The colors are so fresh and those candy wrappers and crepe paper nut cups...OMG.
Posted by: candice Carpenter | September 26, 2008 at 02:09 PM
Hi love all your ideas so cute!! I am planning my sisters baby shower can you tell me where you got the little baskets to give as a party gift?? To cute!! Thanks, Jacqui
Posted by: Jacqui | July 30, 2012 at 05:01 PM