Amanda's Bridal Shower

This weekend was jam-packed with all kinds of events! I might have to break this up into multiple posts, just so it is easier to follow.

Natalie and I went up to South Bend, to Grandma and Grandpa B's house for Auntie Amanda's bridal shower. We left on Thursday night and came back on Monday. This was the first time that Daddy was away from his girls for that long since Natalie was born. We Skyped each night, so that was helpful. Thank goodness Natalie slept the whole way from Terre Haute to South Bend and back to Terre Haute, meaning I didn't have to stop mid-trip.

Friday was very interesting to say the least. My mom had clinicals all day and my dad was at work, so that left me at home with 3 dogs and a baby (Amanda and Matt left Petunia while they ran wedding errands). I was supposed to get stuff around for the shower, which I managed to accomplish, but it was a long drawn out process. My Grandma Toby (Natalie's great-grandma) stopped by with my 3 cousins since they were up for the shower from Tennessee. This was the first time that she has been able to see Natalie in person. They didn't stay too long, but it was a nice yet chaotic visit (mainly because the dogs were going crazy and would not stop barking).

After they left, some strange guys came to my parents house trying to sell something. Now, if you have never been to my parents house, it is in the middle of nowhere and is pointless for anyone to come out to sell things. You would be better off going into town or to a subdivision. They were scared of Petunia and Simba which I was grateful for because I'm pretty sure they were probably up to no good even though they gave me a business card. I never really found out what they were trying to sell, but oh well. Hopefully the dogs scared them off!

We finally got Amanda's shower set-up and the food made and were ready for the party on Saturday. Natalie has decided not to sleep through the night any longer and woke me up at least twice every night the entire time I was up there. Joy! Talk about sleep-deprived. Usually my mom will take her at least once, but she was completely exhausted from school. I really wish this not-sleeping-through-the-night-thing doesn't last because Natalie used to be such a great sleeper!

Luckily, Natalie was good at the shower. She definitely didn't lack any attention with all the women around. Amanda's cafe-themed shower turned out better than I had expected and she had a great turnout. While she was opening presents, she had gotten a few things very similar to what I have, in which I found out that she purposely registered for certain items to decorate like our house. I tried to talk into just buying our house, but that didn't happen...haha.

Our coffee-themed shower

Centerpieces

All ready for the party. Her daddy texted "that is quite the outfit" after seeing a picture of her...haha

The spread

Dessert...cake balls

She got A LOT of coffee!

Great-Grandma Toby

She was very excited about her trash can!

Funny story about this: she didn't register for this, but the lady that got it for her said every family needs one of these. Little did she know that Amanda eats popcorn like it's going out of style.

Continued funny story: She opened this present right after the popcorn maker and it was from the little flower girl in the wedding that also loves popcorn and does not know the lady that bought the popcorn maker. Perfect timing.

The trash lady

Bride and Matron-of-Honor

Bride and Mother-in-Law to-be

This magnet is great!

We had a great time at the shower! Can't wait for the bachelorette party and the wedding next month!

Congratulations, Amanda! Hope you enjoyed your party!