A (Very) Few Shower Pictures

And they are pretty much just the food. And, you can thank my sister for reminding me to take them, once the shower started, I never even thought to pick up the camera.

Here is the ONE decorating thing we did. I didn't even get outside to pick flowers, how sad is that?

I made (Tracy's recipe- would you mind if I linked to it?) French Bread and Penne Rustica (here).

My sister brought all the fixings for strawberry spinach salad.

I "labeled" everything with Scrabble letters, but somehow missed them in the pictures :0(
Oh, we had appetizers too, but I forgot to get a picture. Habenaro jelly with cream cheese and crackers, tortillas rolled up with (homemade) ranch seasoned cream cheese, roast beef lunch meat or sweet red peppers, and (homemade again) ranch seasoned oyster crackers. I kinda let those get a bit well done.

Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade (I cheated: Country Time and Ginger ale), Iced Tea, and coffee.

I tend to get carried away when it comes to menu planning, and less is NEVER more for me.
I made Lemon Thyme Tea Bread, Chocolate Mint Parfait Bars, Blueberry Snack Cake, Chocolate covered strawberries, and mini cheese cakes, topped with Mandarin oranges, pineapple, and kiwi.
My sister made Jam Filled Oat Bars, and frosted sugar cookies.

This was Biscuit, about 10 minutes after everyone left.

Everything went well, and I was so glad that everyone stayed and visited once the presents were done. (Ack! I forgot to take a picture of the guest of honor, and the gift I made him!)

And I am done with hosting showers for a looonngg time.