Caroline's Sip and See {In Photos}

This past weekend, Stephen, Caroline and I headed down to Heber Springs to visit my family and attend the Sip and See that my home church hosted for us! Sip and See parties are really popular in the south and it's a fun chance for everyone to see the baby once he or she is born. It's basically a post-birth baby shower : )

Here are some photos from our fun day on Saturday.

First off, this sweater is from Riffraff and is SO cozy, y'all! The color is the perfect blush pink for winter. Go get'cha one!

Remember Sarah, my matron of honor in my wedding? She's been one of my best friends since we were literally infants and now, we have kiddos of our own. There we are in the photo above.

Emmalynn, Sarah's little girl, helped me open the presents : ) She's SO adorable!

Mrs. Charlotte gifted Caroline with this presh monogrammed gown. It's wouldn't be a southern Sip and See without monogramming : ) 

I'm making the most ridiculous face here, but I was so excited that Caroline received her very first piece of jewelry: a gorgeous pearl and gemstone bracelet courtesy of Mrs. Cathy Hipp.

Mrs. Vangie gifted our little "Rosebud" with this sweet Mud Pie flamingo play suit. I nearly fell out of my seat from the cuteness!

Caroline and I posing with all the hostesses. (Left to right: Sarah, me, Mrs. Donna and Caroline, Mrs. Gayla, Mrs. Vangie and Mrs. Charlotte.)

Mom, me and Caroline, my maternal Grandma and my paternal Memaw

I loved this candid shot of Mom and I going ga-ga for our baby girl : )

My great aunts. (Left to right: Aunt Laverne, me, Aunt Rose holding Caroline, Aunt Ella and Aunt Dorothy.)
Note: Caroline is named after her Great Aunt Rose, and I thought it was amazing that we have this shot of her holding the baby.

My cousin Kristen holding baby Caroline Rose. 

Would y'all believe that my Great Aunt Laverne is in her NINETIES??!! I only hope to age this well.

A special thanks to Mrs. Cathy Hughes for making these delicious cupcakes!

We are very lucky to have such great friends and family back home and appreciate all they did for Miss Caroline.

"Couples" Baby Shower in Pics!

I know I say this a lot, but I'm not sure it's possible to count your blessings enough: Stephen and I are very, very fortunate to be surrounded by amazing friends and family. Our fabulous group of close friends - the Sadlers, the Oxfords and the Vicks - hosted an adorable "couples" baby shower/brunch for sweet Caroline on Sunday. They outdid themselves completely and we were so humbled and grateful for everything.

We also want to thank the Mullens, Jenkins and Cullens for coming and showering our baby girl. So great to see all of you!

Becky is ridiculously talented, (imagine a southern Martha Stewart), and made this CUTE little baby carriage from fruit. I mean seriously? Precious.

Our friends Melissa and Ben brought some delicious raspberry "hand pies" (on the left) down from one of their favorite Tulsa bakeries and OH MY were they ever delicious! I may or may not have even taken a few to-go when we left - oops!

My baby daddy looking all handsome and whatnot : ) Proud to call him mine.

Stephen was pumped for more Aden + Anais swaddles, ha!

The Mullens' presh little girl Riley was our gift-opening assistant. Such a cutie patootie!

Again, thank you to everyone for making it such a perfect day. Caroline (and her momma and daddy) are blessed to call you friends.

I've GOT to get the photos from my mom of the shower that my sister-in-law hosted for us a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully I can get those this week and post them for y'all to see all the amazing work that Sarah did. She is also a Pampered Chef rep and they are having a terrific fall sale right now on stoneware and metal bakeware. If you're in the market for some PC goodies, get with Sarah!