IT'S A BOY!

At the time my sister (the youngest) was born, my dad was working with a bunch of slightly older women and they threw him a baby shower. He enjoyed it but said it was a bit girly for him. Well my younger brother is having his first and my mom, remembering my dad's baby shower, wanted to throw a surprise baby shower for daddy-to-be, Matthew. I went down for a quick over-night trip a couple weeks ago and helped decorate and put some things together before the guest of honor arrived. I also got to see my 10 day old niece Kelsey. Precious!

We bibbed Matthew, the "handsome little guy." LOL, mom (back of head showing) was very excited about him wearing this bib the whole shower.

The AWESOME rice-krispy train, with cars full of candy!

My mom, the creator.

 

Enough food for all of the men coming. This was a baby shower for a guy and other guys, wives were invited but mainly just to be onlookers.

The guests getting some eats. Matthew Thomas in the back, Chris Cox and his girlfriend, and Nancy showing off her baby bump.

I most definitely love babies and I find newborns being held and looked at by adults are the sweetest moments/pictures. Especially when it's grandpa holding his granddaughter. I think I want to do a series of photos on newborns being held, it would be beautiful. The adults always look so tender.

I need editing equipment so I can blur out the background, but Kelsey steals the show anyway. The right hand looks 3D in this photo, she's about to punch you. But its okay because she looks so sweet doing it.

Proud parents of Kelsey, Tennille and Nathaniel. (My brother and his wife)

We had plenty to eat 

and plenty of company to enjoy it with. 

My sister Becca and her husband & my brother Matthew's best friend, Josh.

We played Baby Bingo and the markers were various candy pieces and then the REAL games began. First up, finishing off a bottle of apple juice.

These men were up to the challenge, seriously hilarious watching grown men suck away at little pink bottles. Chris in black on the right was the champion.

Then a big challenge for pregnant women, tying the shoes with a bun in the oven. Nathaniel got twin balloons.

All the guys got their baby bumps and obviously even found themselves hilarious looking this time.

Ready, get set, 

GO!
So fun to watch! Matthew Kirkland (yes, we know a lot of Matts) in the black shirt and ball cap on the right was the winner of this one. We all agreed he must practice this at home because he was INSANELY fast.

More food and then it was gift opening time. My dad got him a baby carrier, mainly with himself (grandpa) in mind, he's excited to use it with their baby. :)

Friends got him pokemon balls, he loved it.

I got him a mini-vacay, a bumbo chair to stick baby in and a 6-pack of Mt. Dew. See that excitement on his face!

Quentin got him a disaster diaper changing kit, nose plug and gloves, sick! But of course he loved it and I won't be surprised if he uses it for kicks.

Obviously, this party was off the chain!!! And most importantly all the men loved it and found it interesting what we women do at these "showers" we're always going to. Congrats Matthew and Kamber on your baby boy (coming in June)!