One More Shower

Cindy's daughter is getting married.  Callie and I have always had a special relationship with Cindy and Elizabeth since we were the mother-daughter duos on those early Mexico trips with our church.   Mission trips have a way of doing that---creating bonds that are deeper than normal, everyday friendships.   For this shower, we once again divided up the jobs so that it was such an easy party to put together.  My main task was to design, print and mail the invitations.

 Look at the beautiful quilt that her fiance's mother made!!

Elizabeth is such a sweetheart--we were all thrilled to be able to honor her.

Shower for Julie

It's not quite spring yet, but the bridal shower yesterday was cheery and fun, despite the dreary weather outdoors.  Leah's son is getting married soon and this was our chance to meet and celebrate his fiancee', Julie.   

With the help of my amazing, graphic-designing daughter, Jana, we came up with a pretty invitation using the bride's colors--black and purple, with touches of blue.  

Purple flowers were not as abundant as I'd hoped when I shopped for flowers, but I did manage to find some beautiful hydrangeas and a few other "happy" flowers.   

Prior to the shower, we hostesses got together to plan the food and divide up the jobs and I think this was the easiest shower I have ever given!  And it was so enjoyable, too!   Our brunch menu consisted of fruit, sausage balls, cheese grits and blueberry french toast with sauce.   It was the perfect menu---looked pretty, was easy to fix and tasted REALLY yummy!!

We greeted each guest with their choice of beverage--mimosa, orange juice, water or coffee.

After visiting for a while and eating our brunch, it was time to open gifts.

Julie was a delight to meet and we were all thrilled to be a part of wishing them well as they begin their married life!