A couple weeks ago I had the honor of throwing a baby shower for a very dear to us friend (the first baby shower that I have ever thrown actually). I enlisted the help of a few close friends and together it came together just right. We hosted a simple shower with simple decor. Feminine and sweet. We gathered in the evening to avoid the summer heat, had fresh fruit, cheese, crackers and fresh bread with an array of drinks. Tea, lemonade, Jone's sodas, sparkling water..you get the point. No big games, just visiting, gifts, and a little diaper project (if you can even call it that). Basically, we had guests think of silly or sweet little sayings to make the new-mom-to-be (again) smile in the wee hours of the morning, and write that on the backside or the frontside of the diaper.

Baby Emma (and her mamma from Ballpoint and Pen) paid the shower a visit and it quickly turned into Emma's big debut out. No complaining there. I think we were all enamored with her. Who doesn't love a newborn? Especially at a baby shower!?

And lastly, dessert. Madelines, cheesecake on a stick, and a smores bar to satisfy a long over due craving.

Happy shower Holly! We love you. And baby Jane, we'll see you soon! We are SO excited for your arrival.

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Carrying on with our summer RV trip here are some photos from our time at the north rim of the Grand Canyon and a little fishing spot we camped at nearby. It was peaceful and calm. No touristy attractions or buzz from crowds of people. The weather was comfortable with a cool breeze. Just us and vastness, vastness beyond my grasp. It was just right. And in my opinion, favored over the main attraction found on the other side, though let's be real, both were pretty stinking amazing.

I am thankful for good friends willing to take trips like these with us. Also, I promise, I am almost done with these posts. Hang in there with me. Two more and it's a wrap.

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