Wow, the engagement party was AMAZING. We had an absolute blast and everything down to the last detail was perfect. Tom’s sister put it on for us (did I already mention that?) and she couldn’t have done a better job. The theme was the colors that we’re using for the wedding. There was enough food, wine and beer for everyone to enjoy, pictures of Tom and I throughout the house in frames that she had hand painted, and even Tom’s dad’s deer were dressed as a bride and groom. It was neat to say the least! We ended up having about 50 people attend, which is why the title of this post is “We’re Loved!” We felt so incredibly special. And, we got some cool stuff! My favorite was the handwritten family recipes from Tom’s sister, though. I cried when we opened the recipe box! We also got some crystal bowls, money for our honeymoon, flip flops/shirts for our honeymoon, a tour book of Maui, wine, gift cards, frames, and a recipe organizer. We were lucky enough to have time to complete our thank you cards last night. That reminds me – we got a funny (but good) gift – an etiquette book! It’s perfect for those situations that you’re not sure about. For example, we weren’t sure if we were supposed to open our gifts in front of people or wait until they had left. We ended up waiting until everyone had left, which according to the etiquette book was correct. Yay!
Believe it or not, I came down with another cold. All of a sudden it just hit me last night after we got back from driving. My mom seems to think it’s the remnants of the cold I had a couple weeks ago, but I don’t know. I do know that it’s killing my gym time! I’m feeling too bad to go.
Yesterday we went to Sam’s Club to get our membership card and stock up on meat and fruit. The strawberries they had were SO DELICIOUS looking that I almost bought two of them! Now we won’t have to buy anything for awhile. We’re going to use the strawberries to make homemade ice cream with the ice cream attachment I got for Christmas (to use with my stand mixer).
Gotta run, the dogs are going nuts and it’s making me crazy!
#1 by emmysuh on March 2, 2009 - 4:02 pm
I’m sorry you’re sick, but the party sounds lovely — what nice presents and what nice people!
I hope you do get better, I’m sure strawberry ice cream will help.
#2 by Katelyn on March 2, 2009 - 10:02 pm
Picturessssss please!
#3 by Rachie on March 3, 2009 - 12:28 am
Aw I’m so glad everyone showed up for your party! You are loved! I love you!
#4 by Jessica on March 3, 2009 - 11:04 am
Your engagement party sounded wonderful. And the deer being dressed up like a bride and groom sounds so adorable!!
And yay for the Sam’s Club Membership.. we shop their for bulk items like paper products, diapers, etc… It is one of my favorite stores. :)
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#5 by jess on March 4, 2009 - 7:19 am
sounds like your engagement party was a success and lots of fun. it was good talking to you yesterday! i would love to go to maui! we never took a honeymoon, maybe someday we will be able to.
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#6 by J on March 5, 2009 - 10:48 am
The party sounds like it was amazing! Glad you had such a good time! MAUI?? I’m so jealous. The hubby and I haven’t taken a honeymoon yet but someday I hope we can go on a cruise.
Sam’s Club is like the best thing ever. The hubby and I can’t really benefit yet though because we don’t have a big freezer to stock up on stuff.