Summer Stock Sunday - 11

Last week I brought you along to a bridal shower for my step-niece, Tasha. Let's see how the wedding turned out.
















I didn't get many shots inside the church. My camera couldn't compensate for the low lighting levels, so I'll just be patient and wait for copies of the professional shots. But let's carry on to the reception.




















We sat together with Tasha's grandmother, Doris, who is my step-mom. This is Tasha's other grandmother Jane, with Doris, and my mom.














My sister Michelle and her boyfriend, Newt.














My husband Brad and me.














The groom's mom poses for a picture with the happy couple's daughter, Ava. The four-year-old photographer is the flower girl, Ava's cousin.














My sister and I went over to admire Tasha's beautiful gown.














I said, "What's this?", wondering about the piece of jewelry she'd worn at the top of her bodice just over her heart.

"It's your dad's tie clip," she said.



























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Dina...UK says Awwwwwwwwww, I love traditional weddings.

Ailurophile says Beautiful images, all of them. All the best to the bride and groom :)

Anne MacFarlane says I wish them a lifetime of love and happiness.

Summer Stock Sunday - 10

Last weekend my mom and I attended a bridal shower. A lovely summery celebration before the main event next Saturday. My sister would have joined us, but she was at another shower that she was partially hosting - a baby shower for her boyfriend's daughter. It never showers, but pours.














This is Tasha, the bride-to-be.

Her grandmother is my step mom, Doris. I guess that makes Tasha my step niece.














My mom enjoyed the bubbles set out at each place.














We had fun making naughty Do Not Disturb signs for their honeymoon...














All was hilarity until her sister and maid of honor began reading letters that her friends and family had written out for her.

Kleenex time.














Especially when her two missing step grandfathers were mentioned - including my dad. Both have passed on, but were very present in the room with us all afternoon.














Onward with the saucy fun!














It's fun to celebrate brides. Women sure have a lot of laughs when they get together for a wedding shower, let me tell you!

L to R: My mom Paulette, my step mom Doris, bride-to-be Tasha and me

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EllieVellie says I can't wait to see her all dressed up! Please share with us!

Dina says Have a happy wedding. Shalom from Jerusalem.

Leora says She looks so happy - she radiates!

Celebrating My Step Mom on Her Birthday

Just got back from celebrating with Doris, my step mom. We all met at Montana's at Dartmouth Crossing for dinner to start things off. So of course my step sister Rhonda got to work right away with the crayons on the paper tablecloth.














This is Doris with her great-granddaughter Ava on her lap, and her best-friend-for-40-years Mona.


















This is Tasha with her grandma, Doris.
















Tasha impresses her daughter Ava with her party horn playing, while her Aunt Rhonda checks out the menu.
















Doris can't escape the Montana birthday moose cap.














Or the birthday hat back at her apartment. My sister Michelle gives her a bit of encouragement.














Oh - who's that hanging out at Doris' table? Is it my mom? Of course. Doesn't everyone hang out with their late husband's first wife?














Rhonda brings out the cake while we all break out into song.














Ava sits across from me telling me baby-gibberish stories about the stuffed snowbaby that my dad bought for Doris. They were fascinating stories. Have I ever mentioned that I have baby-hypnotism powers? Ava talked and talked to me. No real words but she knew I understood her, anyway. My husband said, "You child charmer, you."














Doris gets up close and personal with her soon-to-be grandson-in-law, Matt (Ava's dad.) He also works at the pharmacy were I get my prescriptions. Small world!














And here's our family:

That's Doris and me in front.

L to R:

Doris' daughter Rhonda, my mom Paulette, my sister Michelle, Matt, baby Ava, Doris' granddaughter Tasha, Tasha's other grandmother, and my husband Brad

Thanks for coming to the party. Hope your Friday was fun!

Thomma Lyn Grindstaff says Family of the heart. That's awesome! :-D

Akelamalu says Doris lookes very sprightly. :)

Toni says 'Doesn't everyone hang out with their late husband's first wife?' * ROFL!

Wordless Wednesday - 104

Heather says Doris is a women of incredible character and classic style. I admire her so much.

Robin says What a sweet photo.

Brooke says A lovely picture of the three of you.