I made these cookies this past weekend... my last baking venture for at least a couple weeks.
I wanted to make a special treat for family, friends, and the wonderful staff at the hospital... a fun way to introduce our newest addition!
These are basically baby announcements...only edible! :)
As you can tell... I am now sharing the name of our newest addition.
His name is Edward Merton. Both his first and middle name are extremely significant to our family... if you want to know more about that I wrote about it on my mommy blog.
I was recently blessed beyond words by a surprise virtual baby shower from some of the most wonderful women in the world. (you MUST stop by and see the fantastic things they created, I seriously cant stop gushing over it all!)
One of the sweet ladies who so generously donated her time and resources to the event is Wendy. Her blog is a feast for the eyes... as well as the belly! Not only is she an amazing cook, but she used to run her own business designing and making cards.
She is SO talented!!
In addition to making some sweet cards for the virtual shower, she sent me some in the mail! When I got them I was just in love with her creations!!
The "Its A Boy" cookies are 100% inspired by her fantastically beautiful cards!
Thank you so much Wendy... for your time, talent, and inspiration!
Planes, trains, and automobiles!
We plan on calling the baby Eddie. In each of the blue bubbles is a word that describes him! (As I write this post I have yet to meet him, but I have loved and adored him for many months now!)
Sorry this is hard to read... but is says, "Our Family". All my little ones lined up in a row!
I am hoping to be out of surgery by 8:30am, and be snuggling close to our little babe for the rest of the day!
Thank you so much for being a part of this pregnancy and putting up with the (sometimes to often) whining and occasional odd flavor combination! :)
*****
I wanted to say a very special thank you to some awesome friends...
Amber from Bluebonnets & Brownies (isn't that blog name the best?) for the cutest baby clothes wrapped up in the cutest package! She also made the most delectable looking Mini Fruit Pizza's for the Virtual Baby Shower!
Brenda who writes at A Farmgirl's Dabbles... not only did she participate in the Virtual Baby Shower, but she also make a fantastic meal for hubby while I am in the hospital!
Molly made an extremely important contribution... one that I have been waiting for for about 9 months now! She provided a much anticipated bottle of wine! Thanks girl!
Kelly, Stephanie, and Gianna also provided the family with some nourishment while I am away... so much thanks to you sweet and thoughtful ladies! Just wish I was getting to sample some... these ladies can cook!
Shaina was another double hitter... she also did the Virtual Baby Shower and made a meal for my family. Her generosity is amazing!! (She is also a mom of four!)
I love an appreciate you all so much... thank you for all you do!
Congratulations! The cookies are adorable :)
Posted by: Celeste | Mar 29, 2011 at 08:43 AM
Congratulations, beautiful cookies.
Posted by: Kathia | Mar 29, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Your family has been blessed. It is so nice that you have shared the joy of this blessing with all of us. It brought back such sweet memories of when my son was born. Sometimes we get so caught up in the hurry scurry of daily activities we tend to forget to stop and savor the moment of something "sweet" be it a memory,or sharing in the news of a cherished "sweet" baby being born. Thank you again,for bringing us into your life and helping us remember life's blessings.
Posted by: Gwendolyn | Mar 29, 2011 at 09:43 AM
congratulations to you and your whole family.
Posted by: Nazia K. | Mar 29, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Blessing to you and your family.
The cookies are adorable!
Posted by: Christine Trebendis @ Rooms Revealed | Mar 29, 2011 at 10:36 AM
So lovely! Congrats to Eddie and to your family.. Your cookies should go up on a wall :) They look fabulous! The "Our family" picture is wonderful..Such a lovely gift to your baby :)
xx G
Look who's Wearing (LwW)
Posted by: Gayatri Kumar | Mar 29, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Gorgeous! I know you can't wait to meet your little lamb!
The virtual baby shower got me thinking. . . I think I'll have a virtual lingerie shower for myself. You know, it's not the newlywed gals that need showers for that kind of thing. It's the post-3-babies, been-married-awhile ladies like us who need sassy underwear showers. Hmmmmm - if only it weren't virtual. My contribution to my own virtual lingerie shower would be a virtual cosmo.
Posted by: Karenpie | Mar 29, 2011 at 02:42 PM
these cookies, as all your creations, are absolutely STUNNING!!! i LOVE the Our Family one. So precious!!!!!!!
Posted by: Sonya | Mar 29, 2011 at 06:13 PM
Congrats to you and your family!! Such an exciting time!! Your baby cookies are absolutely adorable!!
Posted by: Laurie aka Whimsy Cookie Co | Mar 29, 2011 at 07:47 PM
Congratulations, I hope it all went well! The cookies are delightful. I learn something new every time I drop by!
Posted by: paddle attachment | Mar 30, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Your cookies are so cute.Congratulations!
Posted by: Maris (In Good Taste) | Mar 30, 2011 at 04:05 PM
Congrats!! and the cookies look amazing!
Posted by: Dolores | Mar 30, 2011 at 08:06 PM
Welcome to the world, Eddie! And congratulations to mommy and daddy!
What adorable cookies....you're going to be a very busy lady for a while!
And tired.
I wish you all the best!
Posted by: Barbara | Mar 31, 2011 at 02:18 PM
Congratulations! And what a beautiful name :)
Posted by: Ghoti | Apr 01, 2011 at 01:57 AM
Oh my! Those are insanely adorable!!! What a great idea!
Posted by: Linz | Apr 01, 2011 at 09:13 AM
Congrats to you on your new little guy!
And the cookies are just too adorable.
Posted by: Stephanie | Apr 01, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Awwww, Amanda you are the sweetest! I am so glad that you've received the cards and thank you so very much for your kind words! I am bursting with excitement for you and your new little bundle of love & can't wait to *meet* him! Much love and many blessings to you & your family! xoxo
Posted by: Wenderly | Apr 01, 2011 at 03:57 PM
Hi Amanda. We are so happy for you and your fabulous family! I bet these cookies were as delicious as the are beautiful. My virtual visit with you always makes me smile big. Love you girl! Blessings to your family :) xo
Posted by: marla {family fresh cooking} | Apr 01, 2011 at 07:55 PM
ADORABLE and unique cookies, just like Eddie, I'm sure. Can't wait to "meet" him:)
Posted by: Sue | Apr 01, 2011 at 08:46 PM
these are clearly and without question superior to paper announcements and cards. so what if they take exponentially longer to make? you can eat 'em! :)
Posted by: grace | Apr 02, 2011 at 01:23 AM
Wow! These are precious!! Don't know how I missed them....
Posted by: Aimee @ Simple Bites | Apr 04, 2011 at 08:51 PM
I hope all went well and you and Eddie are feeling great! :)
Posted by: Vanita | Apr 05, 2011 at 02:05 AM
cute!! COngratulations!!
Posted by: Angie--Bigebearswife | Apr 11, 2011 at 08:38 AM
I love love love your blog! And these cookies are absolutely adorable! My cousin forwarded your link to may...WOW~!! Amazing.
Posted by: kelli | May 24, 2011 at 05:23 AM