A Bridal Shower and One BIG Party!

One of my best friends is getting married! I am so lucky to be a part of this celebration between Kristin and Scott. The festivities began on Saturday with Kristin's bridal shower. It was held at the Hoffman House at Muhlenberg College where Kristin used to work. It was the most beautiful place to hold it, with lots of sunlight coming in, and lots of room for all of her family and friends. Kristin and Scott's wedding is a destination wedding to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, so our theme was a beach/tropical theme with palm trees, seashells, and the bridesmaid dress color of pink coral color, and the groomsmen tux color of tan. Such clean and refreshing colors. We had appetizers and punch set up in one of the front rooms where the guests could mingle and catch-up before Kristin showed up. It wasn't a surprise shower for Kristin since she had to drive to Pennsylvania from Virginia, but she didn't know the details. After Kristin arrived and went around to visit everyone, we sat in the large dining room and played our first game. Then Kristin opened up her gifts from everyone. We then played another game. After that we had a buffet style lunch with yummy tropical foods to go along with theme. We had played one more game after lunch, and then out came dessert. A yummy vanilla cake with a raspberry icing and cool-whipped icing. We also had mini cheesecakes topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream. TO DIE FOR! Everything turned out so well, and everyone was so relaxed and had such a great time.

Next weekend is Kristin's bachlorette party up at Penn State! Can't wait! :)

There was another big party that I had gone to after the shower on Saturday at my Aunt Sharon and Uncle Danny's house. It was my Aunt Sharon's 50th Birthday, my Uncle Danny's 60th Birthday, my Uncle Danny's two son's 35th and 40th Birthday, and my Uncle Danny's mother's 80th birthday year....plus a few other milestone birthdays and anniversaries. So in any event, they held one giant party. They had a local band called the Aardvarks play in their garage later on at night! How cool is that!?!

Here Jenna and I are showing off our Pudding and Jell-O shot pile! hahaha! :)