Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Shanaynay’s Havin’ a Baybay

My brother and his sweet wife are expecting their 2nd baby to arrive in a couple of weeks.

Even though Shannon has repeatedly ignored my requested baby name…I decided to throw her a shower anyway.

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Since it’s their first baby boy – I thought I would throw a bumble bee party. My brother John said we needed to “honor the stinger”.

Honor, we did.

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A Bumblebee Diaper cake. (Etsy)

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Poms.

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These adorable bumble bee cupcakes were made by Courtney.

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I shared my banana runts. I love Shanaynay THAT much.

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Even the beverages were beehives.

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Bumblebee straws.

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Here is the Spinach Dip recipe that was requested. (Allrecipes)

 Veronica’s Hot Spinach, Artichoke, and Chili Dip

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 cup canned chopped jalapeno peppers, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Mix together the cream cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the green chiles, Parmesan cheese, artichokes, peppers, and spinach. Spoon the mixture into a baking dish.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until slightly browned, about 30 minutes.

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My mom and sister were such a huge help…couldn’t have done it without them…and Courtney :)

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There were baby bumps all over the place! It’s in the water in Shanaynay’s town.

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We all had fun playing a fabulous game that Josie made. We enjoyed the food and company….

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And then watched Shanaynay open her gifts….and I don’t have any pictures of that.

Horrible, I know. Honestly, I got caught up in the party of it all and forgot I was in charge.

I promise not to forget next time, Shannon….when you have Baby #3…..WRIGLEY. :)

My boys are so excited to have a baby boy  cousin to play with and love.

It’s fun celebrating a new addition to the stinger club.

Congrats John and Shannon! We love you!

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