everyone needs christmas china!

Here's a glimpse into my first shower. It was last Thursday and it was fabulous!! The hostesses went above and beyond to make it so special. And thank you to all our dear friends and family that traveled to be there on the eve of Christmas Eve. I still can't believe it was all for me!

Here's to the first of many showers - may the official party season commence! cheers

my beautiful soiree guestbook

the bride~moi!

this doll makes an appearance at everything wedding

my fabulous hostesses

a hostess thank you gift from moi

with my matrons of honor - heather lane and sister

they pulled out all the stops - antique china...

tasty food...

...and festive drinks!

and of course monogrammed gingerbread favors

heather lane and ms. becky

sk sleeping on grandmommy...she decided to fall asleep on the way to the party

allison, jennifer, aunt debbie and sweet baby john daniel

with liza

my beautiful bridesmaids

gift time

m...now for mica!

sally kate woke up and was my little helper

with all the mica/van hise/rodriguez clan

my sweet mother of the bride

the in-laws :)

the ruffles

my handsome fiance showed up to carry all the gifts away!

I came right home and displayed everything in the dining room. david reminded me that we were having people over on christmas {hint, hint...why are you unpacking everything!} and I replied that I had until saturday to enjoy it!

a few of my favorites...

the whimsical bee hive and all the mariposa

a beautiful radko ornament...

a huge box of kiwi le crueset...

an arthur court salad bowl...

...and christmas china!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS