Baby shower

 Pot of gold baby shower. 

We did a baby shower for Ariyah so only fair we had one for this baby too. We wasn't sure we were even able to with covid and the restrictions that have been in place for over s year. So it was nice to be able to plan and get people together to celebrate. Especially after not seeing many people due to lockdown and definitely not having a party.

Firstly we planned for two groups so that numbers were still low and we kept to the rules. Plus with it being the end of July we did it in the garden so this also meant it limited amount of people inside the house. However as restrictions eased and lockdown ended there was no on limit on amount of people for gathering. We did have some people who unfortunately could not make it. Whilst this was a shame it meant we were able to just do one slot where everyone could all come together. 

We had my family, as well as Ben's cousin and the kids. Then close friends both whom we knew for years as well as me some we met from baby groups when we moved to Ashford. So ariyah had all her friends and cousin there to. Which so so lovely for her to be just as much as invoked as us. As it's her day too becoming a big sister. 

On the day luckly the weather held off and was actually a really nice day to be in the garden. We borrowed a gazebo and had got lots of decorations in the theme of moon and stars, with gold, silver and blue which was baby nursery theme. We had food and some games to play as well as messy sensory play for the kids. 

The day turnt out lovely everyone who came to celebrate with us, kids got very messy with jelly bath washing babies. And then silly foam, water beads and some spoons, bowls and baby bottles to play with. We had adult games like ABC baby items, prediction cards and finding paper clips in rice. Along with food that all got eaten. 

We had made some cupcakes then got a big cake made by a local company inquire cake creations. The cake was beautiful and so detailed so I highly recommend them. She made the cake gluten and dairy free. 

We also made sure we included Ariyah again and got her to cut the cake with us. She was so sweet making everyone clap at the end and cheering. Which we have a video I will attach with photos below. My brother's girlfriend also made little sweet favours for the guest too which was lovely. 

Over all it was a great day and so glad to be able to get everyone together and celebrate this little lockdown miracle baby. After it finished our friends help us clean up which was lovely, then later me and Ben went through all the cards and gifts people got us for baby. Which was all essentials we needed. We really appreciate the help towards things as well as those that also got ariyah a present to make her feel special and included to. She got book and big sister top off my brother and his girlfriend, a LGBT book from her very gay uncle Lukas as well as more clothes and bits from friends. So thank you everyone. 

(Written at 35+3) 

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