Sunday, October 5, 2008

PSU Pals Baby Shower

(front) Leia, Meredith, Louise, me (back) Caroline, Christine, Kristin

On Friday, October 3, my PSU pals took me out to dinner to celebrate Baby Boy Berecz. We went to Zov's in Newport Coast and enjoyed a very yummy dinner! It was great to see Christine, who has moved to LA and doesn't get the chance to come back to the OC too often. Louise too- she and her husband recently bought a new house, so she has been spending her time remodeling and getting ready for move-in day. The rest of us see each other every Saturday (sometimes bright and early) at the Penn State games. :-) But it was still wonderful to get together and celebrate! 

After dinner, we headed to Meredith's for some games and a "Make Your Own Sundae" party. We played "Fill in the blank Nursery Rhymes." Who would have thought that could be so much fun! Between Leia's x-rated versions and Kristin's total lack of nursery rhyme knowledge (Baa Baa Black Sheep, have you any WHEAT?)...it was hysterical! (I later learned Steve needs an education on this as well...Baa baa black sheet have you any MILK?) We also played the "guess Holly's belly size w/ toilet paper" game. Leia was about half a ply short and Kristin was a ply too long. Meredith must think I am carrying sextuplets! :-) GEE THANKS! haha

They were so kind to us. The presents were AWESOME! Christine gave us a huge bag of PSU gear including a pacifier, baseball cap, awesome t-shirt and the cutest onesies ever- plus Luke's boppy pillow cover with his name embroidered on it. So cute! Louise bought us our laundry basket and filled it up with some (badly needed) necessities along with fun PSU gear- all wrapped in PSU paper! She got us a sippy cup/snack holder (which Christine TRIED to buy too but they were sold out!) socks, diapers, wipes, take-along toiletries for the diaper bag and a teething ring. The rest of the girls all went together and got us our high chair- which I hear was quite an adventure since it's a popular model! THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE! It was so much fun and you were so all so kind to us! We are so lucky to have such wonderful friends. (Not to mention quite a few of you offered to babysit! We don't forget!!!) 

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Holly Staszel Berecz is a freelance journalist and PR professional noted for her experience in the kitchen and bath industry. She is a regular contributor to Kitchen + Bath Business Magazine and author of a monthly “High Tech Home” column appearing in SoCal, Twin Cities and Denver Spaces magazines. She has executed successful promotional campaigns and projects for companies including Snaidero USA, SieMatic, Blanco America, Avonite Surfaces, Eos Surfaces, and numerous kitchen and bath showrooms and interior designers across the U.S. Contributions to other publications include Wood Digest, WoodIQ.com and Bath & Kitchen Design Ideas, the official publication of the Bath & Kitchen Buying Group. A dedicated Penn State alum and fan, Holly resides in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with her husband Steve and their two children. She enjoys yoga, photography and recognizing design that makes her smile.

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Holly & Steve
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