Hello, Daughter.: Your Baby Shower

Dear Charlotte,

A baby shower was held in your honor on Sunday, October 23, 2011. You come from two very loving and generous families melded together not only by marriage but by deep-rooted friendship. I want you to remember that. Mommy and daddy are so lucky to have shared this wonderful experience with so many of our close family and friends. These are the same people you call aunties and uncles and cousins- all of whom I'm sure are very much a part of your life today. I want you to be grateful for these amazing people in your life. They are the ones who will help shape you into the incredible woman that I know you'll become.

[Your thumbprint tree. Guests inked their thumbprints and signed their names. This "family" tree shows your roots and where you came from. You'll recognize this very frame hanging in your nursery.]

[Party favors: candies & treats galore.]

[Yummy cupcakes made by co Linda just for you!]

[So many predict your early arrival, I hope they're right!]

[Your wishing tree where guests filled out cards & advice for you. Some of the answers are hilarious! Like your aunt Tiffany who said: "I hope you ignore...hooligans." Or mommy's favorite: "I hope you laugh at... your daddy's jokes." Mommy has kept all of these for you in your baby book so that you can read them when you're older.]