Cate's backyard chic baby shower

I'm so excited to share a little part of our afternoon shower to celebrate the coming of Baby B! Thank goodness we had this shower before he came when I was 38 weeks pregnant! It was just the next weekend that Banx decided to come 10 days early! The below I'm holding two photos- one of me as a baby and one of Duke. Look at Baby Duke...I just can't! It's too good! : ) PS- and he is holding his "The Poky Little Puppy Book." 

Dress by Indikah at forever 21

custom "watch me grow" party favors

Paperie
By the talented Emily Nelson
eclairepaperie.com
Handmade succulents
By my dear friend and hostess with the mostest Jessica Irwin

TABLE DESIGN AND DECOR

By my amazing mother Cate Heck and hostess Jessica Irwin

glass straws

By Simply Straws
reusable. eco-friendly. BPA free. non toxic. 
I have worked with this company for 3 years and have learned a great deal about plastic waste and ways in which to choose alternatives to plastic and be more mindful of the products I buy and use. Plus, don't Simply Straws glass straws are always a hit at parties I host and look stunning in any drink! I just LOVE LOVE LOVE!

floral design

By my amazing mom Cate Heck

the spread

By Sasha Grumman- friend since high school, co hostess, and chef
heavily plant based. healthy grains. simple. clean. crisp.
inspired by California's summer season and farmer's markets.

To my dear friend and chef Sasha Grumman whom prepared all of the incredible food- thank you! Needless to say we did NOT go hungry. (I had three helpings!) Her creativity always amazes me- I'll eat anything she puts in front of me! 

Coast bakery

Dark Chocolate Layer Cake
gluten free. organic pasture raised dairy. fudge filling. fresh whipped cream. 
​simply delicious!

To my dear friend Kate Hamborg- your cake was rich and delicious! With pure ingredients, what more could I ask for?! Oh, and how beautiful is it! I sure do have talented friends! OH, and my husband Duke the photographer of course! ; )

38 weeks Pregnant
my boys-
​duke, kai, and baby banx

verse for baby:
​jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

This was a wonderful day, and I feel so incredibly blessed to have been honored by friends and family. What a joyous time pregnancy is!

I will always remember the joy from this day!

With Love,

Cate