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Grant's getting ready for little sister (pic)

15 years ago

A few friends threw me a surprise "Pink Party" yesterday (because I was adament about not having a baby shower) for Camryn's upcoming arrival.

My mom got her this adorable baby pram!! I LOVE it. Apparently Grant did too. He didnt have a baby to put in it so he just borrowed my moms friends foster baby. Little Tina was perfectly happy going along for the ride and Grant was even happier giving her the ride. LOL

{{!gwi}}

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patti43
15 years ago
Looks like Grant will be a happy big brother. He really looks big next to the baby, doesn't he? Cute pram.
FlamingO in AR
15 years ago
I hope the party was wonderful, Steph! You needed some baby girl stuff. What an adorable pram. And the boy ain't half-bad, either! lol

Any more pictures to share? I know I'd like to see some more of the party and the goodies. I bet the decor was adorable, too. Cake?
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sheilajoyce_gw
15 years ago
DD tells me that the toddler boys fight over the toy baby strollers at Mommy and Me classes. Anything with wheels.
des_arc_ya_ya
15 years ago
Aww...he's gonna be such a good big brother! Bet he'll grow up to fight dragons for Camryn! LOL
gwanny2three
15 years ago
He looks so cute...and really good next to pink! He's going to love being a big brother! I love that pram! Your mom told me about it...sooo cute! I also saw the things she made for your shower...she's amazing! Show us what you got now!!
Lindsey_CA
15 years ago
That is so cute! And it even has polka dots!!
lydia1959
15 years ago
He will be a good brother! Practicing already to give Mom a break!

It's too fun buying 'girl' stuff - I'm sure your friends had a great time throwing the 'pink party'.
jenni_ca
15 years ago
It really is the cutest little doll buggy! My house looked like a add for everything pink! Pink balloons, pink and brown plates etc and pink roses. It was really pretty and there was no mistaking there is a baby girl on the way.
Everyone keeps asking me what I have made for her, surprising enough I have sewn very few things.
I did make Camryn an adorable outfit for her first trip to Disneyland. I also make her and outfit and Grant a matching shirt in Hawaiian fabric for our Hawaii trip.
Not clothes but I made several dozen bows and put them all into a bouquet. And of course I made a diaper cake.
Maybe Steph can post the picture of the Hawaii outfits.
Here are couple pictures of the other things.
nodakgal
15 years ago
BEAUTIFUL as always Jenni! Gosh I shake my head at your creations!
The pram is so sweet, downright adorable! Wait til Grant gets to doing wheelies with it! LOL
FlamingO in AR
15 years ago
Ahhh! Thanks, Jenni, I was itching to see some of what you've been working on. How cute and sweet and that outfit is just precious. Camryn will be the belle of Disneyland!
lyndy_pa
15 years ago
Adorable! Jenni is so talented too. I cannot believe this little baby will be here soon. Thanks Steph as always for your great photos.
ruthieg__tx
15 years ago
Soooo cute....
summer_tx
15 years ago
Oh my gosh! How sweet!!! Grant is getting some good experience pushing the pram. How adorable that is! I love everything you've made Jenni! Wow! I can just see the pretty bow bouquet in Camryn's nursery. What a great diaper cake too. I LOVE the little Disney outfit, it's darling!
JoanMN
15 years ago
Jenni, you do such good work! That grandson of yours if just do adorable...ok, I guess I can give Mom a little credit, too. Hope you're feeling ok, Steph.
JoanMN/FL
Eliza_ann_ca
15 years ago
Jenni...You are so creative!
My gosh,the beautiful things you come up with!
zeetera
15 years ago
If you didn't say it was a real baby I would have thought that it was a doll. She looks very much like the other little girl that was a foster child when Grant was born.

That's one of the most gorgeous diaper cakes that I've ever seen.
icoobaby2
14 years ago
Hey stephmc72.The perfect idea for the baby shower would be baby pushchair. As it is very essential for carrying the baby while outing.I suggest you to have Pocco Pushchair which I am
currently using .It has got some nice features and great to look at.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pocco Pushchair

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