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Barlow Baby Boy BOO Brunch

Yesterday I hosted the Barlow Baby Boy BOO Brunch after a string of baby showers for sweet little girls over the last several months. It was a nice gathering for Lonna and her friends (and mine). She gave me a somewhat little guest list, but we still had a decent turnout. A few more were here than I have pictures of. Since Lonna is due in October, I asked her if she would mind if I went with a fall or Halloween color scheme, and she was on board with the whimsical color palette. Take a look! Zoom in on Wilbur's board if you want to see the menu.






What a pretty mama!

Too bad I didn't capture a picture of Paige's "Daggers 'o Fruit," which went well with Michele's Pirate's Booty Dip (aka Hawaiian Fruit Dip...get it? Pirates find treasure in the Caribbean, or Hawaii...my friend thought we meant the other kind of booty...lol). Lindsay's "cowboy caviar" was a delicious success too.


Zoom in on the little black BOO buckets on the right of Lindsay to see what I served veggie fingers in, filled with carrot sticks, celery sticks, red bell pepper sticks, and grape tomatoes. I spotted these at Target the night before the shower in the "dollar spot" and had to get them since they say "BOO" on them!



Now we just need to cross our fingers that Lonna and baby do well until he arrives. Plus there's the suspense of finally finding out what names they choose for their little bundle of love. I can hardly wait. Good luck to you, Lonna!

Comments

the shower was so much fun. You did such a great job! The decorations were just perfect. You are amazing, Kelly.
Heidi said…
Kelly you are the queen of hosting showers, I think you host more than anyone I know! You are so cute, I love all the decor and the food sounds delish. It was fun to see many familiar faces too in the pics- I miss that ward!
Unknown said…
I love the decorations, I'm so sad I had to miss, it looked like so much fun...
Mike and Kim said…
Kelly, you are the hostest with the mostest. The baby boo brunch looked fantastic. I wish I could have been there.
Kelly said…
Kim, your package for Lonna arrived DURING the shower...perfect timing. So sweet of you. It just wasn't the same without you here, but we were thinking of you!
Lonna said…
Fantastic fun! Kelly you did such a great job. I had such an awesome time. The food was so good, and the decorations were stunning. Thanks so much for all that you put into it. you are so amazing.
~ Tina said…
Kelly, your table scapes are gorgeous! I have that plaid table cloth too - you probably told me where to buy it! I really liked the black table too - love the candle tree!

I also love your table art of the Salt Lake Temple - wonderful old photo!
~ Tina said…
by the way - also wanted to mention what a stunning group of beautiful women you had there! WOW!
Bobbi said…
Kelly, I enjoyed seeing your cute decorating as well as much of your lovely home. It looks like a fun evening. What a thoughtful person you are. Where did you get that tablecloth?!
Holly said…
Ohhhh, these pictures look so cute and fun! It makes me miss everyone more. Lonna looks SO cute and I wish I could look like that 9 months pregnant. Looks like a great shower!
Megs said…
What a great party!! I am always amazed at your attention to detail. I am sure the food was tastey as well!
Summer Adams said…
Aaaah! I wish I could've flown in just for that event :) What a fun shower!!! And my girls....you all look so fabulous and darling. You're making me soooo homesick! Everyone looks great, the hair-dos are all different (longer and shorter and some blonder)...love it love it love it!!!!! Lonna looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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