Good afternoon everyone!
IGE has been MIA – it’s not often that you get four generations of my family all together at one time!
Last night Ben and I spent the evening over at my parent’s house hanging out with my Grandma and Aunt – then today all the ladies threw my nephew Finn a baby shower!
The spread was absolutely perfect. Not too big, not too small – and just the right amount of savory and sweet goodies. 
The star of the spread was, of course, Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies!
These were a serious hit you guys. The recipe is so easy and the taste is out of this world – all the guests raved!
I love this cupcake tier that my Grandma gave Ben and I for our wedding. It’s handmade from the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, OH and I use it for all special occasions.
Today we layered the top and bottom tiers with Cucumber Finger Sandwiches.
That’s Tomato Basil Bread spread with Savory Cream Cheese (softened cream cheese with a squeeze of lemon and minced red onion) and Cucumber Slices.
Cut into quarters for the perfect, 3-bite sandwich.
The middle tier held those $1,000,000 Double-Delight Peanut Butter Cookies!
Man I wish I would have thought of this recipe myself! Those peanut butter and powdered sugar centers are soooo smooth and creamy!
For some substance, we served some fresh, Egg White Quiche’s from Costco.
Yep – EGG WHITE Quiche! Isn’t that great?!
The pack came with two types of quiche – Aged Cheddar & Broccoli and Spinach Artichoke.
These were super savory, special and really convenient. It would have cost us three times as much to make them ourselves and they tasted just as fresh!
For some freshness, you can never go wrong with Fruit Salad. Fresh pineapple, honeydew melon and red grapes.
Served with Strawberry Dip. Mix one container of strawberry yogurt with one carton of cool whip for light-as-air, melt-in-your-mouth, YUMMINESS!
I seriously could eat this stuff by the spoonful. Instead, I ate it by the pineapple-full. 
Seriously…make this dip!
We had a couple of baskets full of baby gear that we incorporated into a game. Our guests were able to look through these baskets as they came in the door and got their food, then during the actual shower, they had to try and remember what was in the baskets. It was hard!
At the end, my sister-in-law got to take everything in the baskets home.
Like a little bonus gift!
We placed bowls of trail mix around the room for people to snack on while we opened gifts. I had about 26 handfuls… 
Finn was the perfect gentleman throughout the entire shower, except for a brief meltdown when he was transferred over to Great Grandma.
This was the perfect baby shower – just the right amount of people, great food and great company. Plus, I could just stare at baby clothes all day – they’re sooo cute!
I’m so glad my Grandma was able to make it into town from Ohio. She’s 90, quick as a whip and seriously, just the best.
Plus she rocks snake-skinned blouses – wheee!
Well, the guests have left, the house is cleaned up and Ben just arrived – Iowa vs Ohio State is on in T-minus 40 minutes. Our starring quarterback is out for the season and the Ohio State stadium is notoriously wretched for visiting teams. Pray for us!!!
Be back later tonight!!!
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4 generations is so sweet. It’s rare and endearing that families can be that extended and yet so close.
Those whoopie pies sure look great!
I’ve found baby showers to be the most fun!The games are always hilarious.
Aw what a sweet idea!
Wow, that’s so cool you’ve got 4 generations together! I’m glad you had a good time, and those pumpkin whoopie pies look delicious
Have a great saturday!
Aww so fun!
Looks like a great day Kristin. You seem to have a really great family! The food looks great as well
Fabulous to participate in the festivities via your pics!
heh – was expecting a 4 generations women’s group pic!
O well, guess we’ll have to wait for that!
and yes, your grandma look she can easily for another 10+
Good genes!
Looks like your whole family had a great time (and great food)!
What size containers of yogurt & cool whip did you use for that dip? That looks so easy and so good!
Oh my, I love whoopie pies! I’ve made carrot cake ones before, but those pumpkin spice ones look so good!! I want to make them!
I can’t decide which I like better–the party eats or your lovely white sweater!
That is so great that you had 4 generations together at one time. Cherish those moments. The baby shower looks like it was a fun time!
Guys get left out of showers – too bad because the food looks great! Too bad you could not combine a football party with the shower….although I am sure the ladies would not have enjoyed that twist! The fellas too?!
Great Post!