So for those of you who don't know, or haven't heard yet, my little sister McKinli is having a little pea pod and she is less than a month away from having her little boy, Tytan. Last Saturday, April 18, I threw my sister a baby shower and it was such a fun day for her.
We invited a bunch of her friends from school, her co-workers, all of our extended family from the Taylor and Fennell sides, and family members from the father of her baby. For those of you who came and supported my little sister at the shower, I wanted to thank you all personally for coming to the shower and showing you support. It means more to McKinli and our family than you will ever know. Support is the one thing my sister needs from people more than anything else right now. McKinli is a very strong-willed girl and I know that the trials and rough days ahead will make her stronger and better because of the good choices she is now making - especially the decision to keep her baby.
We invited a bunch of her friends from school, her co-workers, all of our extended family from the Taylor and Fennell sides, and family members from the father of her baby. For those of you who came and supported my little sister at the shower, I wanted to thank you all personally for coming to the shower and showing you support. It means more to McKinli and our family than you will ever know. Support is the one thing my sister needs from people more than anything else right now. McKinli is a very strong-willed girl and I know that the trials and rough days ahead will make her stronger and better because of the good choices she is now making - especially the decision to keep her baby.
Anyhow - the shower turned out really well. There were people constantly coming in and out of my mom's house (where the party was happenin') and McKinli had a grin from ear to ear as friends and family gathered to show their love and support.
My mom helped out tremedously with party favors, food, and a fun house! She is such a great party planner and helped to make it a memorable day for Kinli....
There was tons and tons of good food, and my mom created the coolest looking baby basinett out of a watermelon and an assortment of fruit. She also created sugar cookies as party favors that were decorated in the shape of a onesie that all of the guests were able to take as their dessert.
There was tons and tons of good food, and my mom created the coolest looking baby basinett out of a watermelon and an assortment of fruit. She also created sugar cookies as party favors that were decorated in the shape of a onesie that all of the guests were able to take as their dessert.
I am in the process of creating my website and blog for the photography business I have recently been working hard at... so once that is up and running I will let all of you know so that you can see the fun pictures I took of McKinli for her maternity photo shoot out at Antelope Island on the beach. The pictures turned out great and I will give you a little sneak peek at some of the pix... just because I'm feeling generous today... haha! =)
BUT PLEASE, SINCE I AM LETTING YOU IN ON SOME OF THE PHOTO SHOOT PIX, PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT OF YOUR HONEST OPINION OF WHAT YOU THINK OF THESE... I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR FEEDBACK! Thanks everyone!
9 comments:
looks like fun and that it turned out great!! Good job on the photo shoot! My fav ones are in the orange shirt and in the gray jacket:) I love the background too!
Wow, lots of fun! Your mom really is good at throwing parties...I remember a sleepover we had and the invitations were like little pillows. Looks like a fun baby shower. Your sister is beautiful and looks so cute pregnant!
I would LOVE to get together and talk about photography! Your pictures look really great, Antelope Island is a fun place to go. You got a lot of really neat poses, I love the sign-language ones. So creative! Maybe sometime after school is out we can get together?
Thank you so much Whit for being the best big sister (and daughter) anyone could ask for. I know how personal you take things when you put your all into things. Just know that you gave a great service of love to McKinli both in pics and the shower. You are right....McKinli was grining from ear to ear. I know those who came left with a renewed commitment to support this new, young mom. You made a difference!!!! I love your selfless service and the way you stand by your family! - Mom
Looks like a way fun shower, and the food looks delish! haha :) Your sis is way cute! All the pictures are way cute. I like the one where she is sitting in the chair looking to her right and the one where she is spelling out 'boy.' That's a way cute idea. And I like the one where she's sitting in the sand with her feet crossed. Freak, I just love them all!
You are a really good photographer! I loved looking at the pictures. What camera do you have?
And let me know when you get your site up and running I would love to look at all your pictures!
oh my!! Those pictures are AMAZING!!!!!!!! COMPLETELY AMAZING!! I love them!
What a fun shower. It all looked so cute.
We need to have a family reunion again...I miss your side of the family!
Whitni you did an amazing job on the shower and her pictures. I am really impressed. I am so excited for you to start your business. I am even more excited for you to become an aunt. I wish McKinli all the best in the world.
We need to get together so you can give me some advice on picture taking....
Peace!!!
Whit you are AMAZING!!! Those look SO good! I'm excited for your website! And we are actually only in Maryland for the summer...we'll be back in September--don't you worry :)
I LOVE the B.O.Y one, but I'm a softy for sign language. :)
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