Tuesday, August 16, 2011

waitin' for babycakies #4

The bff insisted she didn't want another baby shower, but I think anyone who carries a child in her belly for 9 months deserves a party! A simple get together with good friends is what any mom-to-be needs. So the planning began! Thank goodness I didn't have to plan on my own; Danni, the Navales family, and I joined powers and after a gazillion emails back and forth, we were ready to throw Ruby a party!

For baby #3, aka Soul, we were able to pull off an amazing surprise shower, but this time around we kept her in the loop so she could pick out a cute outfit and get all dolled up for the event.

Ruby and Danni threw a cake party not too long ago, and even before then, Ruby has been talking about having a cupcake party. I was pretending to ignore her but I was actually thinking "That's a brilliant idea for your shower for baby #4!" So her shower was pretty much her own idea! Ha!

Danni created this amazing invitation! When I was mailing them out the post man felt something funny in the envelope and asked what was inside. I told him "sprinkles" and he gave me the weirdest look. Haha! Only if he saw what was inside! He would have also seen the cleverly written words. I have no idea how this girl does it. She's brilliant. Thank you so much Helen!

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The day of, I was running late as usual, so I was super glad that the lil sis and Helen were there to help out Danni and me. This is the disaster we started with...
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Then it was organized effortlessly and perfectly by the Danni! Yes, THE Danni. She's so awesome she gets an article in front of her name. We spent the night before crafting/baking together and cracking up about nothing... but mostly talking about how amazing our husbands are! Are you reading this Nick and John?!!!

Moving on...

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Ruby's mom is party queen and the most amazing cook! She prepared a delicious feast for all of us and, of course, in Mrs. Navales's style, brought us her nice China to use instead of paper plates. I felt super fancy shmancy eating off a nice plate at the park.

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The Danni. My partner in crime!
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Ruby is like a walking advertisement for P90X. "Wanna look this amazing when you're preggers? Do P90X!"
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Baby bumps! I am really crossing my fingers that these 2 do not give birth on the same day! Auntie duties must be spread out!
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What is that 4 you ask?! A sparkler!!!!
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Truey's creation.
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My creation... chillin' on Ruby's belly.
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These cupcakes were fighting for the "ugliest cupcake" title.
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Neen's cupcake took home the prize! I thought it was super cute til she explained what the swirly brown stuff at the top was supposed to be....
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Self timer is amazerz.
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Dearest Ruby,

I can't wait to get the "I'm in labor" call! I can't wait for our traditional Japanese food dinner feast at the hospital. I can't wait to hold baby #4. I can't wait to see Johnny freak out about holding a tiny infant (again). I can't wait to hear about how you birthed baby #4 without any drugs. I just can't wait! Love ya!

Okay. Was that a picture overload?! I will leave you all with a video made by my sis.

Babycakies #4-Ruby's babyshower from jenny kim on Vimeo.


I have another baby shower on Saturday so more crafting to continue through out the week! I wouldn't wanna spend my summer break any other way! Ahh! I can't wait to meet these babies!

8 comments:

  1. haha... love john's comment!

    i love you BFF!!!!! I am not gonna call and say "I am in labor!". It will be "I am in hypnosis!!!!"

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  2. love it! what an awesome baby shower..it looks like everything went beautifully!

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  3. aww linda...such an amazing shower!!! ruby is so lucky to have a best friend like you! :)
    j.

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  4. Everything turned out so beautiful- from the invitations to the 4 sparkler. I especially love the "ugliest cupcake" contest!

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  5. the shower was amazing!! loved all the details!!

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  6. This shower looks lovely! Everything is so pretty! Congrats!

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  7. Aw, you used your polaroid cam - love the pics! I didn't even take mine out, I always forget! HURRAY for baby cakies #4!!

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