Storybook Baby Shower

I hosted a storybook-themed baby shower in September for my sister.  I raided my daughter’s bookcase for decorating and inspiration for the menu.

Here’s the menu:

• Cloudy With a Chance of Matt’s Meatballs
• The Hungry Caterpillar Charcuterie and Fruit
  • The fruit was shaped like a caterpillar and the charcuterie board included Swiss cheese, pickles and salami….just like the book!
• Swimmy’s Thai Noodle Salad – one day I’ll get my mom’s recipe….
• Peppa Pigs in a Blanket
• Yum Yum Dim Sum dumplings
• Goodnight Crescent Moon Chicken Salad Sandwiches
• Green Basil Deviled Eggs (mayo, basil, pickle juice, green onion and a drop of green food coloring) and
• Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwiches (12 Hawaiian Rolls with mayo, ham and cheese topped with 4 TBSP melted butter, mustard and Worcheshire sauce, then baked 15 minutes at 350, covered)
• Red Velveteen Mini Cupcakes (from a box) with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Curious George Banana Mini Cupcakes with Chocolate Pudding Frosting
• Madeline’s Madeleines (store bought)
• Cinderella’s Pumpkin Mini Whoopee Pies

Games:

Name the song containing the word ‘baby’ or ‘girl’.  Tie break was to identify the songs released the years the parents were born

Identify the quote from a children’s book

Measure mommy’s belly

Decorations:  Book garlands with stars and moons, lots of children’s books (courtesy of S’s collection), Disney princess masks: Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Elsa, Olaf, Jasmine with mini dresses, stroller made of diapers.