College --> Weddings --> Babies

My mother always said, "You will meet some of your best friends in college".

 

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I laughed. 

Eh, once again, she was right.

 
Boyfriends, break-ups, bad grades (& good ones!), new boyfriends, more break-ups, terrible hair styles, birthdays, new cities, being "adults", weddings, and now babies.  We are 12+ years strong. And now these women I'm fortunate enough to call my friends are adding new additions to their families.  
 

Exhibit A: Baby Warren

 

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A couple of weeks ago we were once again together, to celebrate a little nugget that we all already love so much.  Baby showers don't have to be difficult to be delightful.   Our Meredith College professors would be proud of what we pulled together the other weekend for our sweet mother to be Mary Katherine. 

 

Keep the menu simple:

 

Chicken Salad

Pimento Cheese on croissants

Macaroons

Laura's homemade cheese biscuits

Fruit & Dip

Cupcakes

Punch & Champagne

 

... and last but not least...

Cool Ranch Doritos & cheese dip (for the Momma to Be)

 





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Chicken Salad: Company's Coming

...my hometown secret weapon...

 

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"Oh Baby it's a wild world"

 

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Macaroons from Amelie's in Charlotte, NC

 

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This shower could have not been pulled off without the fabulous help & creativity from all.  We make a good team!  

 

And of course, thank you Everharts for, once again, opening your doors!

 

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I've learned that your college friends become kind of family, you eat together, you take naps together, fight, laugh, cry, and do absolutely nothing together until you can't remember how you ever lived your life without them in the first place.  It's funny because you meet these people and no matter how much time has passed, they make you laugh and realize that there is so much more to life. 

 



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... Momma Bird is having a baby bird...

 

I've been so lucky to have met some of my best friends who I love dearly while in college.  Momma dearest was right.  Again.
 

...Twinkle twinkle little star, we can't wait to see how cute you are...

 

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We decided not to do the typical baby shower games.  Instead, we wanted to give both Mary Katherine and Baby Warren a keepsake (... and you too Tommy, aka Dad!).  Super simple & a tad more meaningful than candy bars in a diaper. 



 

How wonderful life will be once you are in this world.  Your aunt squad can't wait to meet you!! You are already loved by so many.
 

... Dream BIG little one...

 

xo -

Aunt W