My sister is getting married November 9th of this year.  This past weekend we had a bridal shower for her that turned out to be a very good time.  She wanted something non-traditional.  No stupid games (that's right, ladies.  I said it.), no silly prizes...just fun.

  She had a great idea to get canvas and let people paint.  She recently moved into a house with a lot of wall space and not much to put on the walls yet.  She thought it might be a fun way to get some unique pieces. 

 

 

Everyone was such great sports, taking a crack at painting...or just watching and drinking was ok too. 

 

Things were a little wild, but that was to be expected.  Elyse wanted to have her picture taken with everyone that came to the party.  When we started with our sister-in-law, I took a nice picture and then jokingly said, "Ok, guys...now make out."  And this is what I got...

 

 

And that was pretty much where that started...

 

 

 

 

It was nice to see longtime friends that I haven't seen for a long time :)

 

 

I think my favorite part, though, was hanging out with her soon to be mother-in-law and Grandma Jane.  These ladies treat my sister like she is already family, like a daughter and granddaughter.  It makes me so happy that she will have these ladies in her family.  They are funny and sweet and I love them.

 

Sweet Cynthia...

 

 

It wouldn't be a party without my awesome mom.  I came down with the flu the day before the party, so she had to pick up my part of the party and take care of business.  She handles it like a boss, like she is ;)

 

I absolutely love the picture on the right.  My mom's smile makes me laugh because I know how hard she is laughing right there.  My sister - always hilarious!

 

 

I was glad I drug my butt out of bed to make it.  I didn't want to miss it.  We can all hope that it is a once in a lifetime event. 

 

 

I told you she was hilarious!

 

 

I love you, Elyse.  I hope the weeks to come fly by in the best way and all of the wedding details fall perfectly into place.  Your wedding will be beautiful and your marriage even better.  Best wishes for now and always.   oxoxox

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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