Couples Shower for L & T

We are getting closer and closer to Lindsay & Travis' wedding day!!

Last weekend we celebrated them as a couple and showered them with fabulous gifts -- it also doesn't hurt to have great friends and gorgeous decorations too.

Thanks to Bridgette & Kam for hosting everyone in their beautiful home!

Mother of the Bride & Bride

Bride with her MOHs -- myself, Lindsay, and Anna

Travis & Frank

Monogramed photoboard.

Dessert display. Anna, who is a  lovely baker on the side, made the most delicious cupcakes. Equipped with plenty of to-go boxes!

Girlfriends.

And of course we played the shoe game.

Sweet bride & groom

Kam & Bridgette with their sweet twins,

Oliver & Olivia.

Ok, back to gifts...

Travis is PUMPED about those grilling pans. I can't blame him.

Congrats you two!  I can't wait for the big day :)

Matt & Sarah

Wedding season kicked off last weekend 

as we celebrated Matt & Sarah!

Congratulations to the beautiful and bride and groom!

Celebrations!

Last weekend we did a whole lot of celebrating: a bridal shower for Gina, the big 2-9 for Geno, and Gina's parents celebrated their {29th} birthdays on Saturday and Sunday. How cool would it be if your spouse had their brithday a day after yours?

Sounds, to me, like a good excuse for a cruise.

On Friday, I hosted a Pampered Chef shower for Gina. Gina was so excited -- just beaming -- as she received gifts to prepare her for wifeyhood. We invited neighbors and family friends, mothers and wives of Geno's friends from waaaaay back. Wedding celebrations are truly special. It's amazing to look back and think of the dear friends that have stuck around for 20+ years. Nothing compares to that, my friends.

While the girls played with Pampered Chef goodies, the boys were doing man things, like watching the Braves game, drinking beers, and grilling out.

Saturday was dedicated to the birthdays: Geno and Gina's mom and dad. We celebrated in true Ferraro/Engle/Dinovo fashion by hitting up the local Mexican joint. Nothing says "Happy Birthday" like cheese dip. You know that's a fact.

With a yummy {homemade from the sweet little cupcake store} cake, we sang Happy Birthday!

Then Cathleen stuck the birthday candles up her nose.

Kidding.

She just wanted to pose with the cake.

On Sunday we gathered again for an early dinner and good ol' fashion family time. The weather was just gorgeous and made hanging outside a welcomed activity. Frank and Geno decided to dust off their gloves and pull some muscles play catch.

I decided to try my hand at some artsy photos. Laura, how'd I do?! Baby steps, I say.

We said our goodbyes and squealed with excitement because the next time we see them, we will be celebrating them as husband and wife! 

Weekend with Friends.

Frank and I had the best weekend hosting our dear friends Eddie, Laura, and their sweet baby girl, Veda Jane. We've made the short road trip to see them a few times and they were the best.hosts.ever. Needless to say, we were very excited to have them stay with us. (Here are posts from our visit last October and a year ago.) Laura beat me to the punch and already posted about their visit, so I'll just let you take a peek over there.

Kidding.

On Friday night, our families came over so they could see Eddie & Laura meet Veda Jane--that bought Frank and I few years. Phew!

The best part about having friends stay with us is our morning coffee time. We spend hours sitting, talking about life. Real life stuff. It's beautifully therapeutic.

(I'm sad to say that my camera didn't take any phots on Saturday. I'm still working on training it to snap pictures by itself.)

On Saturday night, we had more friends over to hangout, play silly board games, and help us eat an overflowing-crock-pot-full of chili. I think that solidified our desire to have all of our friends live with us. Forever.

Bridal Shower

My best friend Lindsay is getting married in June and I was invited to help shower her with goodies and celebrate her upcoming wedding!

I feel so honored to be involved with her wedding planning, as she was such a special part of my big day!

Lindsay and I on my wedding day!

Cake stand/punch bowl, personalized recipe book, UGA dipping bowls, and multicolored mixing bowls? Yep, I'd say she's ready to be a wifey. 

Lindsay invited her high school, college, and family friends to her first shower! It was so much fun getting to know all the sweet & special friends she has in her life .

sweet friends of the bride!

Lindsay and I

Lindsay and her MOHs

Can't wait for June, my friend!