Bridal Shower

I had a few specifications for my bridal shower: no games and tasty food. Lucky for me, my dear friend Mary offered to host a bridal shower in my honor. Mary is well known for her hosting and cooking abilities. With help from a few other great friends the shower came together perfectly.

A month before the shower, I got a phone call from my very excited mother. She exclaimed, "We got our tickets!" I asked, "We?" She informed me that herself, my grandmother, my two sisters-in-law, my nephew, aunt, and sweet cousin were also going to come for the shower. I was beyond excited. Then of course, I became overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude for these wonderful people that are in my life. Luckily, we had just rented our new apartment. We moved all our furniture in and my family came to visit.

The bridal shower was wonderful. It is great to be surrounded by family and friends that I have made since being in DC. We at some delicious fondue. Someone told me "I have never seen people eat this much at bridal showers." A bunch of great friends chipped in and got me a Kitchenaid - all women should have one. The gift that got the most reaction was from my grandmother. She gave me a coconut bra. I blushed and she just smiled at me and said "it will be good for the beach, don't you think?" I love my grandmother.

The coconut bra

The rest of the weekend was for site seeing with my family. Most of them had not been here so it was a treat to share a piece of my world with them. It was especially fun to be with my cousin Kate and nephew Collin. They have a whole different outlook on life that I just love to see.

Kate and Collin playing in the fountains

Thanks to my wonderful family for your support and love. It was fun to have an adventure with you all!!!