Showering with love, Wedding edition

So in honor of my little brother's birthday today (he is 28), I will spend some time looking into his future!
A couple of months ago, we went all out and had a great time hosting a Wedding Shower for my Sister in Law to be...


There was cake!

Some FUN choc. covered strawberries

Great decor, to match their wedding colors!

A blushing bride (to-be)

Great conversation with family!

Oh and here is the groom!
LOOK how happy he is! He can hardly contain himself!

But the best part? In precisely 25 days this little girl will be making her debut! I have mixed emotions about this...since 1- She IS adorable... 2- She is unpredictable!

Happy Birthday to my FAVORITE lil Brother, from your FAVORITE sister! What an amazing journey we have been on together, and now I get to see you spread your wings and fly...here's hoping your children will be as CURIOUS as you were!

How to have fun at a birthday party (not yours)

Step 1. Be sure to greet your hosts (Lucas, 4, and Charlie, 1), and wish them a happy birthday. Try not to blurt out what you got them within 10 seconds of entering the room.
(We know, we know ... this is hard.)

Step 2. Ladle races! They go great with the "Ratatouille" theme.

Step 3. PINATA TIME! Be sure to pull the right string to get the goodies. (If you don't have a tree, use a grandpa.)

No, not the orange.

No, not the blue.

GREEN! That's it! (The "winner" does not get to take home all of the candy. Got that, Gabi?)

Be sure to pack a carrying case. And share with the birthday boy.

Step 4. Cake time! He's 4 now - let him blow it out himself.

Step 5. Leave space for some Daddy-son time.

Step 6. Just because you're not at home doesn't mean you can't annoy Mom.
(Face it - you already knew this one.)

Step 7. Don't forget to show the ladies your "How you doin'?" face.