A Shower for Allison and Flame

33 weeks in and I still cannot believe my older sister is having a baby. She had her first when I was only 16 then another when I was 18. Now, a marriage, two kids and a lifetime of difference in my life, she is having her third. No one expected another baby from my big sister but needless to say the entire family is thrilled to welcome grandchild #9 to the family.
My older sister has always had a huge influence in my life but in the last few years she has become my absolute best friend. She has walked me through marriage, two pregnancies, been there for Lucy's birth, and gives me daily advice on motherhood and being a woman. There are not many decisions in my life that I make without consulting her. Being the one she now asks questions of is an unexpected blessing that adds another dimension to our relationship. While we don't always agree, we always support each other and somehow see things the same way.
I was so excited when the time came to begin planning her shower. She has now hosted/planned my bridal shower, bachelorette party and baby shower in the last  4 years and I was beyond thrilled to return the favor. Plus, who doesn't love to throw a baby shower?
I spent a lot of time making decorations at home but had a ton of help when it came to food and setting up. We went with a vintage storybook/ alphabet theme based on Allison's love of the library and fierce competitiveness at Scrabble.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Flame is due July 11 and I am as anxious and eager to meet this little man as I was the first time I became an aunt, to his big brother, 10 years ago.