I have to add in pictures of the bridal shower that my MahJongg friends and sis-in-law Kathleen gave for Amanda. It was a lot of fun and great for seeing people that we haven't seen for awhile. We had a nice luncheon, many good laughs and Amanda got to open presents! It was very wonderful how all the small groups of Amanda's friends and family ended up laughing together and telling stories.

It is making me nervous because the wedding is getting closer and it seems there is still so much left to do. I have had dreams about rain and mosquitos, you know. Either it is raining on the outdoor ceremony or the guests are being bitten all over by the 'skeeters!!

  Bianca didn't mind any noise and behaved herself very well too. Great aunt Kathleen had her turn cuddling with Bianca too. Several people also brought small gifts for her, so it was a surprise double shower. We did wait until the non-family guests had left.

I suppose if we had planned it, we would have them separately so each shower would be special to that girl. But it was all spontaneous that people brought the gifts for the baby.

Kathleen was so wonderful because she brought six beautiful baskets of prize gifts for the bingo game we played! The baskets had different lotions and skin products that were really fantastic. :)

Great Grandpa came over on Amanda's birthday (yes, it was a birthday weekend too!) 

Happy Birthday Amanda!!

Amanda and Ryan

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