Sip-n-See

Last night we gathered with our wonderful neighbors here in the cul-de-sac for a post-baby shower. Or as the southerner's like to call it after the baby has arrived - a "Sip-n-See". You gather together, "sip" on beverages of your choice & everyone gets to "see" the new baby :)

Since we have all kind of hibernated this winter we really haven't seen our neighbor's much so it was nice to come out of hiding & all get together so they could meet & see Mason!

Here is Mason & Daddy before we changed & got ready to leave:

Dave & Gael hosted the shower & provided brisket & dessert for the meal while everyone else brought a side dish to share. The food was all so very good - especially the cupcakes:

The house was decorated with the cutest baby shower decor & the saying was perfect as we consider Mason our "little miracle baby":

After we all stuffed ourselves on yummy food & dessert, it was gift opening time. Shane & I opened gifts together as Mason was passed around the group for cuddles & snuggles! Our neighbors were so very generous as we got LOTS of great gifts along with several gift cards & a few last things off our registry:

One of my favorite gifts would have to be the KU sock monkey & these personalized burp cloths! I just love seeing stuff with Mason's name on it :)

One for me & one for Shane :) I find it especially funny that Shane now has his own burp cloth as it never fails - whenever Shane goes to hold Mason he always spits-up all over him & Shane never has a burp cloth handy. Now he has no excuse - lol :)

I had wanted to get a family picture of all three of us along with pictures of some of the neighbors holding Mason but unfortunately the night got away from us & between eating & socializing with everyone it just didn't happen :( Oh well - next time as there are sure to be lots more cul-de-sac gatherings this summer!

Thanks to Gael for hosting a lovely baby shower & to all our wonderful neighbors for the generous gifts. So lucky to be surrounded by such kind & supportive people!