Pretty In Pink Baby Shower

We have another baby on the way!

And she is due in three weeks.  When I

made this sign earlier in the year they

thought the due date was Dec. 8th, but

the doctor says Dec. 21st, but are going

to induce Dec. 17th.  We will see who is right.

Remember those fabulous friends I posted about

on my last post, well, they helped throw a shower

for my daughter-in-law.

I made the pink and white sugar cookies covered in

fondant.  I purchased the cookie cutters in Paris

and this was the first time I used them, except for the

crown.

These aren't the exact set of cookie cutters

I have, but they are similar - click here.

They are so easy to make with the cookie cutter

press on the fondant.  I love to sparkle them up

with a little bit of Wilton's pearlescent spray and

a fondant rose or bow.

I also made the pregnant belly cake.  I had wanted to give

this a try.  I used a 10 inch half round for the belly

and 2 six inch half rounds for the bust (found on Amazon).  The belly collapsed a little so the bust ended 

up quite large, but my daughter-in-law

and I and my girlfriend laughed about it because

our busts always grew bigger than our bellies!

Then I piped pink and white roses on the half-rounds

and finished it off with a fondant bowl.  I love Satin Ice

fondant.  I used to make my own, but this tastes good

and is so easy to work with and it keeps for a long time,

so if I just need a little for some flowers or bows I don't

have to make a whole batch of fondant.  A large

container will last me a year using a little here

and there for cookies or decoration.

Here is the cute couple.  He is my baby and they were 

married a year and a half ago.

Our hostess Barb made this adorable diaper cake.

Tammy made this fabulous baby watermelon salad.  

My daughter made the hot fudge sauce to go

with the strawberries

 This is our favorite Tortellini Caesar Salad.

It is so easy and always a hit.

Annette created a panini bar, where everyone makes

their own paninis.

And Rachel made one of my favorites

Cherry Berries on a Cloud.

 (from Betty Crocker's Cookbook)

We have done a lot of showers together,

and when we all help, it is so easy.

I always like it when the husband shows up at

the end so everyone gets to see them and say hi.

They were definitely showered with gifts and love.

It is such a blessing to be surrounded by

family and friends who make life sweet.

I will let you know when this little angel

arrives.