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Monday, May 27, 2013

The Finishing Touches (Photostory)

The Langfords are just about finished getting the baby shower room ready.  Just a few more things left to do.

Camille finished the food table and is finishing up the treats for each table.  Grace and her man, Kevin, are trying to hang the banner.  Dominique, Grace's twin sister, just finished putting the tablecloths on the gift table.  Grace and Kevin's daughter, is trying to get the rocking chair going, but it's too close to the wall to move.

"Grace, are you guys almost finished?  We need to finish tidying up.  The guests will start arriving in about an hour."  (Camille)

"Almost mom.  We just have the banner left to do."  (Grace)

"Do you guys need help?"  (Dominique)
"Just let us know if it's straight once we get it up there."  (Grace)

Just at that moment, William, Camille's husband, enters the room with his youngest granddaughter, Dominique's only child.

"I think I'm going to need a chair to get it high enough."  (Grace)

"Hey Dad.  You need me to take her now?"  (Dominique)
"No.  I got her."  (William)

"Granddaddy!"


"I think this is high enough.  Now put your side up."  (Grace)


"Well if it isn't one of my prettiest granddaughters.  Come give your granddad a big hug."  (William)

"Mommy the table looks great.  Kendra's going to love it."  (Dominique)

"Thanks, sweetie."  (Camille)

"Oooh wee.  Now that's a good hug."  (William)

"Hey guys, how's the banner?  Is it straight?"  (Grace)

"Kevin's side needs to come up a bit."  (Camille)

Kevin and Grace fix the banner then step back to look at their work.

"That's much better."  (Camille)

"Thanks for helping."  (Grace)
"No problem.  Maybe one day I'll be putting up a banner for us."  (Kevin)
Grace hears him, but pretends not to.

"Mommy can I have a bloon?"  (baby girl)
"You want a balloon?  Let's go see if we can find an extra one."  (Dominique)

"Well I'm going to get out of here.  What time should I pick you up?"  (Kevin)

"The shower is scheduled to last for three hours, but you might want to come back right before it ends.  We may need help carrying out the gifts."  (Grace)
"Aye aye captain." (Kevin)

Kevin says goodbye to the rest of the Langfords, then gives his daughter a hug.  The rest of the Langfords finish tidying up the room and preparing for the guests.  William leaves a short while later.  Kendra is one of the first guest to arrive.  We will check in on the party in a couple of days.

HEADS UP: There's a name dilemma.  Appears I have been calling Grace's daughter Courtney and Robin's daughter, Courtney.  One of these little girls will be renamed and all the blog entries will reflect the changed name.  This will happen before we rejoin the party since both little girls will be at the baby shower.


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41 comments:

  1. Georgia GirlMay 27, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Great job on the set up Vanessa! The food, scene, pics all look great! You have the perfect eye for creating realistic scenes.

    I want to be like you when I grow up. Lol!

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    1. VanessaMay 27, 2013 at 7:14 PM

      Georgia Girl - Thanks! Your dios are already better than mine. You just don't do them very often.

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  2. LauraMay 27, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    2 words, Love It!!

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    1. VanessaMay 28, 2013 at 5:33 AM

      Yellow Apple Crafts - 2 words, Thank you! LOL.

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  3. Cindi MortensenMay 27, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    That's quite a spread there! And the decorations are wonderful. Can't wait for the shower to start. Great job! :-)

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    1. VanessaMay 28, 2013 at 5:34 AM

      Cindi - Thanks. Baby showers are so much fun. I'm sure they will have a great time.

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  4. MustiwaitMay 27, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    I ate a whole pile of food this weekend but seeing this blog made me want more. Great presentation cant wait to read what the guest of honor thinks.

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    1. VanessaMay 28, 2013 at 5:36 AM

      Mustiwait - Thanks. At first I was wondering why you ate a whole pile of food, then I remembered the holiday. You must have been at a cookout or something. LOL.

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  5. pattidollsMay 27, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Wow, a lot of work to set up but worth it.

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    1. VanessaMay 28, 2013 at 5:40 AM

      pattidolls - Thanks. I've learned to take a couple of days to set up the larger displays. Doesn't seem too overwhelming that way.

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  6. WillMay 27, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Looks amazing! the ladies are going to have alot of fun! I love the little banner..did you make that! (Jealous)...:)

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    1. VanessaMay 28, 2013 at 5:42 AM

      william - Thanks! I printed the banner as is off the internet, joined a couple of them together and hung it with ribbon.

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  7. The grandmommyMay 27, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    It looks great in there! I forgot is this a surprise?

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    1. VanessaMay 28, 2013 at 5:43 AM

      Grandmommy - Thanks. No the shower is not a surprise, but Kendra doesn't know the details.

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  8. AG LancMay 27, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    Love Grace's outfit. Did you make it.? She looks like a brick house in one of those shots.

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    1. VanessaMay 28, 2013 at 5:46 AM

      AG Lanc - Thanks. No I didn't make her outfit. She is wearing a two piece from barbie-couture, an ebay seller. The outfits are well made and fit great.

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  9. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    Hello from Spain: I like the look of the tables and hammock. Balloons are very original. You work very hard. I really like Dominique. William is very manly. The tablecloth with drawings of pacifiers is gorgeous. Congratulations on the scene. Awesome. Keep in touch

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    1. VanessaMay 28, 2013 at 5:54 AM

      Marta - Thanks! The tablecloth is gift wrapping tissue paper. I found it last minute at the dollar store.

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  10. CarricktersMay 28, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    Isn't it a good thing the wall is blue and Kendra is having a boy? It all looks great and Kendra will absolutely love it. Love the pictures of whatshername (you can correct that once you sort out the names) on the rocking chair.

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    1. VanessaMay 28, 2013 at 6:02 AM

      Carrickters - Sometimes things just work out for the best. Kendra will be ecstatic. She knows after this milestone it won't be long before she gives birth.

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  11. Black Doll EnthusiastMay 28, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    Looks great.

    Love the food table.

    Grace is wearing that halter/skirt ensemble.

    The two Courtneys are adorable!

    dbg

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    1. VanessaMay 28, 2013 at 6:05 AM

      DBG - Thanks. Grace's ensemble is one of those great fitting barbie-couture outfits. There's only one Courtney in this story. The second one will be shown in the next baby shower story. I'll put Dominique's daughter's name in the next story, too. I couldn't remember it, and didn't look it up.

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  12. limbe dollsMay 28, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Those Langfords really know how to put on a shin-ding. Everything looks great! I especially like William's shoes. Did you paint them?

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    1. VanessaMay 28, 2013 at 8:03 AM

      limbe dolls - Thanks. Camille loves to entertain! William is wearing shoes that were purchased like that. I also have a black pair. I can't remember where I got them from because they are nice and big and fit the action figure guys. If I remember the source, I will let you know.

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  13. FarbieldMay 28, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    OMG!! I love the room! It is greaaaaat!
    The golden furniture.... LOVE THEM!
    You did a GREAT great job, congratulations indeed!
    Greetings!

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    1. VanessaMay 28, 2013 at 10:29 AM

      Farbield - Thanks! Most of the chairs are Gloria furniture chairs I spray painted gold.

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  14. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    I love Your new story and the photos!! The decoration is fantastic, love the balloons, too! Grace and Kevin's daughter is so adorable in the pictures jumping down to greet her grandfather! Great job, I can't wait the next chapter :)

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    1. VanessaMay 28, 2013 at 8:57 PM

      Rosemary Hill - Thanks! The guests have already started arriving.

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  15. Male Doll WorldMay 28, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Fantastic Job on the room, food and decorations.

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  16. MuffMay 28, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    The room looks great, especially the food table! I would call them both Courtney. One could be Courtney B and the other Courtney Jane or something. Do you know how many Heather's I know?? Too many.

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    1. VanessaMay 28, 2013 at 9:07 PM

      Muff - Thanks! I think when I first started doing the stories, I didn't plan on using the SIS kid who is originally named Courtney, so I named the original Janessa, Courtney. I just wasn't fond of the name Janessa. Ironic, right? It might be cool to have two Courtneys. I'll give it some thought.

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  17. RossettiMay 29, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Oh my God, what a wonderful job you've done!! I love not just all the little details as the food and the decoration, but the way you've arranged everything, it looks so beautiful!

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    1. VanessaMay 29, 2013 at 10:50 AM

      Rossetti - Oh, thanks. It took me awhile to figure out the best setup. Most baby showers I attended were in people's houses, so this was a little different.

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  18. D7anaMay 29, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    I agree with Muff about keeping both girls named "Courtney." That happens in "real life," too ;-)

    Oh, the food looks soooo goood. Joe and his pals are smacking their lips at the sight of the tables.

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    1. VanessaMay 29, 2013 at 5:43 PM

      D7ana - What, no fainting? LOL. So we now have two votes for two Courtneys. Do you ever feed those guys over there? They always seem so hungry.

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  19. LadyteeMay 30, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    WOW! Vanessa the room looks awesome!!! Love, love the colors. So creative how you used straws as strings for the balloons. Girl, my daughter would have been thoroughly entertained if you were around when she was little. lol On to the next post!

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    1. VanessaMay 30, 2013 at 5:36 PM

      Thanks Sonya! Your daughter is still not to old to play with dolls. Send her over. We would have a great time. LOL!

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  20. KenyaDollMay 30, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    The dollies are so cute like always! ^o^

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    1. VanessaMay 30, 2013 at 5:36 PM

      KenyaDoll - Thanks. Your alter ego, Kendra will be showing up soon.

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  21. V.June 4, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Great set once more! Love the blue wallpaper. And the food looks delicious, I bet nothing will be left :)

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    1. VanessaJune 4, 2013 at 8:29 AM

      V. - Thanks! I picked up that contact paper at TJ Maxx.

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