BRIDAL SHOWER

Kristi came up from VA beach for Christmas. 

And her bridal shower.

She is getting married in April in Costa Rica...

I would so love to go.

However, it is just not possible.

So her mom threw her a nice, Christmas-themed, shower on 12/28.

Baby Isabella needed some nourishment...

she is due to make her appearance in just a few short weeks!!

Everything looked festive.

Aunt, friend, cousin, sister-in-law to be. 

The latter would be the girl in pink.

(Shauna??)

Aunts & Mimi

Navigating the present pile.

Cupcakes were decorated by the bride-to-be and her brother.

Though, Kristi did have a lot to say about Jason's efforts (or lack thereof??) ;)

If you look closely, you will see that there are little sea creatures littering the cupcakes

cause of course she had to bring the beach into Christmas SOMEHOW!! 

Time for gifts..

Does she bake? or does she not bake? 

That was the question.

posed by an uncle who was not present who decided the answer was no..

and sent along a little cake so Ben would have something on the cake plate.

Cousin Michelle diligently recording all the gifts and gift givers..

while cousin Stacy made a bouquet for the bride.

Gift opening made easy.

A little help with the tape.

Finished bouquet.

Cousins.

We've been friends for a long time, huh girls??

Shootin' the breeze.

Lovely seeing you...

I hope the next couple of months stay stress-free as the big day gets closer.