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Bridal Shower and Hockey… Huh?

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Today was a busy day but a fun one! This afternoon I attended a bridal shower for my dear friend Jackie Wessely. Her shower was a wonderful tea party theme and Cameo (another dear friend of mine) did an amazing job as host and planner. She did it all eight months pregnant too! I had a lovely time and it was great to catch up with friends and meet a few new people too!

After the shower I rushed home and got myself and the house ready for the Kings game. Our friends Erika, Byron and Harrison were coming over to watch with us, which really means they came over to talk and have fun while the kids played and the game would be the background. It was! Abby had a special date to the mall with Daddy while I was at the shower which meant she came home with a few new things. Abby was nice and decided Harrison needed something too, so she gave him a cool Lightening McQueen car. They had a blast playing it! Also, lots of credit to Byron for finding the smallest piece on a toy I have ever seen that is crucial to keeping a tire on. How you found it I will never know!

Abby, Harrison and Ellie had a great time playing, having snacks, and occasionally watching the game. Shaun and I had a wonderful time cathing up with our good friends and enjoying the company of other adults. To top it all off the Kings won too! A perfect night and fun was had by all!
Erika’s cupcakes were very yummy… as always!

Taking a small break to watch the game. Chasing a boy around the house is tiring work!

This is what happens when it gets too quiet in the other room. It’s veggies dip art!

Kenzi’s Bridal Shower… Part Two

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After having a few days to settle in from a our trip, Abby and I were off to Bridal Shower number two for Kenzi! This shower was being thrown by Jeff’s side of the family down in South Orange County. Abby and I braved the freeways, which were surprisingly clear, and headed down to celebrate.

The day was wonderful and I had the chance to meet a lot of Jeff’s family. Based on the people I met I can see why Jeff is such a great person and the perfect match for Kenzi. Everyone was so nice and extremely welcoming to Abby and myself. Any nerves I had about being around a lot of people I didnt know were long gone.

After a wonderful lunch and time spent talking, we played a few games. I did… ok. I was able to guess most of the celebrity brides but trying to remember what cooking tools were on the apron had me stumped. Abby and Ellie stole my memory when they were born which makes it hard to play games like that. Becky, Jeff’s mom, did wear that apron well and looked cute covered in kitchen utensils.

The bouquet toss game was pretty fun as well. We all stood outside in the street and each of us had to throw the bouquet as far as we thought Kenzi would and the place it landed was marked. Then Kenzi would then throw it herself and the person who was closest to Kenzi’s won. It was a fabulous game!

Abby had a blast as well, making new friends and meeting the other flower girl, Sophia and the ring bearer, Grady. Grady and Abby seemed like one another quite a bit because they both stole a kiss from each other. Too cute! Although I am sure Shaun will have something to say about it!

The shower was a great time and I actually didint want to leave, but unfortunatly a very tired little girl who played hard with all of the kids and Jeff too, and the need to get past traffic forced me to go home. It was a success and another showing of love for Kenzi.



*Please note that more pictures will be posted soon. I forgot to bring my camera, therefore I am waiting for people to share theirs with me!*

Wedding Countdown for Kenzi… Shower #1

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Today was the first of several wonderful celebrations for my dear friend Kenzi. She and her fiance’ Jeff are getting married on July 17th and as the day approaches, the fun celebrations begin!

Ashley Welch (the Co Maid of Honor) and myself hosted the shower for Kenzi. When the planning began Ashley discovered that she would be unable to attend due to a planned vacation and an issue with scheduling. But, as we continued to plan Ashley discovered that she could change a flight and surprise Kenzi the morning of her shower and yes, Kenzi was very surprised! It was so nice to have everything work out the way we had hoped.

I guess I shouldn’t say everything worked out exactly as planned. Of all days, the one day we need the weather to behave as we are hosting most of the shower outside, the wind decides to kick up. When I say kick up I am really understating myself. In reality, the wind blew like crazy making it impossible to put up a lot of our decorations and all of the beautiful flowers that Kenzi’s mom found at the Farmer’s Market had to stay inside. Thank you weather! Its April in California it should be calm, sunny and a perfect 70 degrees out!

Despite the wind, the shower was a success and I think everyone had a wonderful time! I know Kenzi did and that is all that matters! The food was delicious and the cupcakes, which were a choice of vanilla and red velvet, came out just the way I had hoped! Yup, I made them from scratch, including the fondant flowers on top!







The shower was a success and Kenzi received a lot of wonderful things! I was very jealous, why didnt some of these cute things exist when Shaun and I were married? Oh well, it is what it is! I have to say though, Kenzi has great taste.

When the shower came to an end, Shaun brought the girls him to pick me up. Abby was excited to see her Auntie Kenzi so we stuck around for a bit just to hang out and talk. Abby had a blast playing out in the backyard with Kenzi and Jeff, which was a great way to burn off all the frosting she licked off of one of the cupcakes! What a great day. I cannot wait for the next shower and all of the upcoming wedding events!