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! I hope all goes well!
It’s wonderful that you have such caring friends. That says a lot about you Amanda!
Beautiful cookies in honor of a beautiful baby boy that you are probably cuddling with right now! Congrats!
Welcome baby Eddie (no offense meant here…that’s my dogs name too
My last name is Edwards, so we thought it would be great to name him Edward Edwards…Eddie Edwards 
). I hope recovery goes well, and that you enjoy the blissful hospital stay and some special time with your newest blessing before back to the “real world”.
xoxo
Welcome Eddie! and congratulations! you made tears come to my eyes with this beautiful post, I love your blogs!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!!! Hope you have a wonderful day meeting this little man!!!
Love the name….and the cookies!
Welcome to the world, Eddie! You got yourself a good mama there!
Thinking of you, Amanda! *mwah*
Happy Birthday, Eddie! Congratulations to you and your family!!!
Those cookies (as well as everything on your site) are completely beautiful!
And I love the name! Good luck and congratulations on the new family member 
Congrats to you and your family!
Welcome, baby Eddie! I’m so glad his present arrived just in time. The cookies are just adorable. That Wendybird sure is talented!
Welcome, baby Eddie! I’m so glad his present arrived just in time. The cookies are just adorable. That Wendybird sure is talented!
Oh, those are so lovely! I love the brown/blue combo. I have to hop over to your other blog to see what the names are about. I love when people choose names with significance, such beauty in that. Hope you are enjoying some sweet time with your sweet addition this AM!
wow!!!!! love it so different than all the generic announcers!!!
smiles,
sara
So fun! As always your cookies are amAAAZing! Keeping you and your family in my prayers for the big day and beyond. Blessings, Sheila
They are so adorable and I can’t wait to get a peek and your new bundle of joy! It’s almost 8:30 and I am thinking of you and your family and wishing you all well!
What a FUN set of cookies! Love the name you chose. That last family cookie deserves to be framed in your home.
Welcome to your beautiful family Eddie! Looking forward to your Mommy showing you off to the world soon.
That’s an adorable idea! So personal, as well.
So cute, love all the cookies! Congrats!
Beautiful cookies, beautiful name, and I’m sure you’ll have a beautiful boy! Can’t wait for an update!
Love these cookies! What a sweet way to introduce everyone to your new baby boy
Congratulations! Your cookies are beautiful – good luck!!
Perfectly precious!!! Love these. You are one talented and thoughtful mama. Now go rest. Enjoy your new little one!
And welcome Eddie!
Once again, a huge congratulations! Such stunning cookies! I hope you and baby Eddie are both well.
Congratulations! Those cookies are STUNNING!!
Congratulations on your new born baby Eddie! Bless him and Bless you all. This is a beautiful post, love the cookies and love the card.
Best of wishes
Can’t wait to hear that baby and momma are well and comfortable. Lovely name!
Your posts always bring a smile to my face. Congratulations to you and your family. Children are such a blessing and little Eddie is blessed to have such a wonderful loving mother.
Congratulations and good luck!
Enjoy your precious blessing!
Welcome, baby Eddie! I’m so glad his present arrived just in time. The cookies are just adorable. That Wendybird sure is talented!
Love! Wishing you happiness and lots of cuddly fun w/ Eddie
Best wishes and can’t wait to see photos of your new bundle of joy soon!
Congrats Amanda and Happy Birthday Eddie!
Congrats to one sweet mama. I am so happy for you.
Congratulations!! Such joyful news!!
Congrats! I cannot believe that you made cookies for other people! People should be bringing you cookies – lol. You are too nice!
Cute cookies! Congratulations in advance! I hope everything goes well!
Congratulations!
Beyond adorable. You are so talented!xx
Melanie
http://www.theiconicblog.com
I have no idea how you accomplish so much and almost ready to give birth! You are truly amazing…and your talent and creativity unending. Sending all of you warmest congratulations and big love! Take care of YOU in all this ~
Pat
Will be thinking about you and praying for you.
These are so sweet!
I’m a first time reader but I just wanted to say congrats! You are so talented and everything you make is beautiful.
Congratulations! What an exciting time. I love how you baked cookies to thank your loved ones and celebrate the baby
So special! I hope tomorrow goes well. Beautiful cookies!
Congrats!!!! I hope everything goes well! Love your cookies!! Keep us all updated! xoxo
Congrats!!!!!!!I hope that everything goes well too! xoxo
I have never heard of anything like this virtual baby shower! How utterly delightful and optimistic about today’s culture. Blogging is doing so many positive things for so many people and it was been a pleasure to come here today and read this fabulous story. Congratulations to you and your precious bundle of boy!
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!
I hope everything goes perfect for you and the baby.
your virtual shower was fantastic!
i always say that if someone is kind of heart & genuine to others…it comes back & it did for you!
very best wishes to eddie & you & your entire family for joy, good health & a magical journey!
Congrats to Mr. Eddie and his soon entrance into the world!
Congratulations, beautiful cookies.
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.
congratulations to you and your whole family.
Blessing to you and your family.
The cookies are adorable!
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)
Congratulations! The cookies are adorable
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.
these cookies, as all your creations, are absolutely STUNNING!!! i LOVE the Our Family one. So precious!!!!!!!
Congrats to you and your family!! Such an exciting time!! Your baby cookies are absolutely adorable!!
Congratulations, I hope it all went well! The cookies are delightful. I learn something new every time I drop by!
Your cookies are so cute.Congratulations!
Congrats!! and the cookies look amazing!
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!
Congratulations! And what a beautiful name
Oh my! Those are insanely adorable!!! What a great idea!
Congrats to you on your new little guy!
And the cookies are just too adorable.
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
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
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!
ADORABLE and unique cookies, just like Eddie, I’m sure. Can’t wait to “meet” him:)
Wow! These are precious!! Don’t know how I missed them….
I hope all went well and you and Eddie are feeling great!
cute!! COngratulations!!
I love love love your blog! And these cookies are absolutely adorable! My cousin forwarded your link to may…WOW~!! Amazing.