Running the Race: Gather 'Round the Campfire

Monday, January 30, 2012

Gather 'Round the Campfire

When Matt and I got married almost 6 years ago it was the season of weddings and wedding showers. What a fun time that was and now... a season of babies! And boy do I love them. We have had so much fun planning showers along the way to celebrate good friends and their tiny little blessings. This last shower was no exception. Our sweet friend Jana is expecting a little boy next month and we couldn't be more excited. In honor of Jana's husband we decided to go with a manly theme of camping! Weston and his brothers go on annual camping trips and so we thought it would be perfect. It was so much fun to put together! Here are some elements of the day and photos of the glowing mom to be.

Here are some of the fun details

Let me introduce "the Guys!" They were greeting our guests when they arrived with a copy of We're Going on a Bear Hunt.

A marshmallow guessing game

"Take Home S'more Fun!"

We decorated with burlap (of course), trees, lanterns, candles.

Welcome Lil' Camper

Happy Camper Crunch...

...and a hot cocoa bar

This was a fun activity. We picked up a package of diapers and sharpies and had guests write a funny note to Jana to read while changing her little guy's diaper.

This was my favorite part! The camp ground! We had tents and a fire pit, a clothes line, and a camping stove. The green tent was our family tent that we spent every summer in at Lake Tahoe. Oh the flood of memories that came back when I stepped inside. I think the last time I was in that tent was over 10 years ago. We had the food set up outside on the camping stove. We did grilled cheese and soups..perfect for a cool day and definite camping food. And yes! We roasted marshmallows and made s'mores.

Taking a load off by the fire. My Mama and Miss Ag are among the best hostesses I know. They are tireless and make it look so easy. It's a total blast working with them!