(for many reasons).....

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The invitation read:

Help Feather the Nest

A Baby Shower Honoring

Kitling (Kit) Lum

Hosted by Linda Darcy and Pam Irvine

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Kit and Joel Carson are expecting their first baby any time now, and my longtime friend, Carol Carson and her husband, Joe, are the grandparents-to-be.

Linda and Pam invited over thirty of Carol's lady friends to honor Kit, (and I think Carol too) and to celebrate a new little one coming into the world.

The theme of the shower was:

NEST

and the sign was held by a cupid at the front door.

The hostesses were already busy with guests by the time I arrived, but I was directed to a table near the entry which held tree branches, blank tags, and a sign that read:

"Write down your advice to the new Mother and tie to the tree." I was quite charmed by this idea and tucked in into my imaginary file for future reference. Now that I am a grandmother I wrote:

"Hold the baby all the time."

Pam's home was filled with bouquets of spring flowers in nests, beside nests, and garlanded with nests. Someone--I can't remember who--said "This would also be a timely theme for an engagement party."

There was an area set up with beverages of choice from juices, wines, coffee or tea. Drinks in hand, the weather allowed us to wander out in the back garden and decks.

After much visiting, and some introductions, a buffet lunch was served--three types of salads, a rustic bread with butter, crudites', and fruit--all beautifully presented

After lunch, we were all able to sit outside and watch Kit open the huge stack of gifts. And is there anything better than looking at brand new little tiny baby things? Kit and Joel decided not to be told the sex of the baby, but I did notice some very frilly items (with gift receipt enclosed), and a tiny OSU Beavers onesie, and a small tracksuit with matching wee NIKEs.

Kit and Carol sat side by side, and it was a joy to all of us to see their faces glow. I thought, "What a lucky baby...".

Dessert was cupcakes topped with icing, toasted coconut shreds and little candy eggs.

Pam's daughter Meg was assigned to clean up, and I especially wanted to meet her because Pam had told me she was an avid collector and customer of Stars and liked the same things I liked. After a short visit with her, I could tell she was a kindred spirit and has the "bug" because she has four little ones she sometimes takes along!!!

A good time was had by all and when I hear about the new baby, I will add it to my story here.

signing off.....

Gayle@starsantique.com