Baby Shower: Monkey'n Around

I believe that Mindy told me she was pregnant and asked if I would throw her shower in the same breath.  After all, we had discussed our grand plans of babies and showers more times than I can count. I was seriously SO excited for this day to come!

Ass the first baby in our little group of LA translpants, a co-ed shower was a must.  Those that know the daddy-to-be know that he is obsessed with monkeys.  While I couldn't fulfill his wish of dressing a monkey in a tux and asking him to serve cake, the monkey theme was the most obvious and adorable choice.

I adored the aqua, brown and green theme, inspired by the invitations from TinyPrints.com.  Susie Cakes, of Brentwood, created this amazing two-tier chocolate and red velvet cake. This delicious treat was a must per the Mommy-to-be and tasted better than it looked, if you can believe it.  Some gorgeous belly pictures provided the backdrop for a guest book full of wishes for Baby Connor.

A guest list of around 60 guided us to host the event in the family's large backyard. Tables were adorned with more stuffed monkeys purchased at local toy stores, custom lollypops and white gerber daisies and tulips in bud vases.

If your friends are anything like mine, the drink selection is of the utmost importance and the table, like a kitchen, becomes the social center of the party. For this shower we offered homemade lemonade,  cucumber water, beer and sparkling wine. And of course, all glasses were adorned with hanging cocktail monkeys. 

Such a sweet and perfect day in honor of what we all know to be a sweet and perfect little baby boy!