A fun evening with the Corbridge women. Tessa's bridal shower was lovely. For me, the whole day was lovely. Denise came over early this morning, after I got the babes to school and helped me with the shower prep. We finished up the party favors and worked on a few other little things then went to town for a few last minute items and a quick bite to eat, then came home and she made the main dish while I continued to gather the goods and prepare the activities for the evening. I heart Denise.
Before Denise arrived, oldest BFF, Susan from Ohio, called to suggest a few shower games after an email exchange we'd had. We had a quick chat which left me smiliing. I heart Susan.
While Denise and I were working on the favors, the doorbell rang. It was Dorothy, the other Doug Corbridge's wife, my wonderful and amazing friend/hero. She dropped by to let me know that she wasn't going to be able to make it to my Witches Brew and that she'd been thinking of me. She came with a gift... a CD, Women of Faith in the New Testament. I'm so anxious to listen to it! How thoughtful and kind and the words she spoke when she gave it to me were humbling and made me cry. I heart Dorothy! Then, she had to come in a peek at the decorations for the shower and before I knew it, she'd left and returned with this beautiful bouquet of sunflowers. SO pretty! They were the perfect accent in the living room for the shower!
I'm just saying...I am so blessed to have such wonderful friends!
The shower was a fun family gathering. It was nice to get to meet Kellan's family and enjoy the time together with my sisters-in-law, nieces and daughters. Kelly and I had planned a gift together, Liza called and became a part of the gift giving. I miss her most on days like today. Kelly, Grace and ZJ were the hostesses, serving food, taking plates, receiving gifts for Tessa and removing coats to the bedroom.
The Corbridge family, as has been mentioned many times, are not big game players, so I try to keep them more to the "conversational" type games. I'd checked with Aleece in advance to create Tessa's lifeline. I took the 21 items, shuffled the order, then handed out a list and let everyone put them in what they thought would be chronological order. Then, Aleece and Tessa told the stories that went along with the timeline. FUN. I heart Tessa.
Our second "activity" was simply wedding advice which fell under the title of "Trick or Treat". I'm always amazed to hear the young girls advice. We got some great advise which I wanted to share.
- If you disagree about something and can't resolve it, sleep on it. Don't agree with the "Never go to bed Angry." Just say, "We love each other, but we're tired. Let's sleep on it." Things may seem completely different after sleeping on it."
- Work hard on projects together. Enjoy working together. (from a 15 year old.)
- Purchase a journal and each anniversary, write three things that you love about each other. When you are frustrated and can't remember why you married him, here's the proof!
- Be spontaneous and surprise your spouse. Also, have a "grouchy card". Use it when you're having a rough day and move on quickly. Don't use it too often!
- No matter how poor you are, always spend money on these three things ~ 1. A good pair of shoes because if your feet hurt, you can't think straight. 2. A good mattress ~ if you've had a good night's sleep, you're day will go better. 3. Good food ~ These things affect everything else and your happiness.
- Always tell them that you are proud of their accomplishments.
- Say you're sorry and say thank you. Always show your appreciation.
- Forgive and forget. (From ZJ)
- Tell him that you will never expect him to know anything that you don't tell him first. It helps communicate you you are feeling because you can't expect him to know why you feel about something unless you tell him.
- Listen to your mother. Listen to your mother-in-law and then do whatever you feel is right.
- Always be excited to see him when he comes home.
- Don't sweat the small stuff... it's all small stuff.
- Don't ever leave on an angry word.
- People don't stop having fun because they are old. They are old because they stop having fun.
- Be happy at home.
- Communicate about everything .
- Send him out to do the hard stuff... example: when the kids get shots.
- Keep priorities in order and things will fall into place.
Barbie made a delicious apple crisp for dessert after Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta, homemade rolls and Anne's fun orange frog-eye salad. The theme was Halloween, of course,but it was a lovely Halloween, not a gruesome or scary shower. Pix will be posted after the Witches Brew.
I'm exhausted. It's been a long week. But, now comes the rewards!! It's also our Stake Conference this weekend, which I love every minute of and am so looking forward to. I am blessed and life is so good! enough said!
There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.
Beautiful pic of the future bride and groom! Great advises...
Posted by: Nicole | Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 06:46 PM
Love all the advice! I'm copying it and saving it for my son and his fiance'. If that's okay?
Posted by: JaYne | Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 02:57 AM
Sounds like a lovely evening! Lovely couple! Great advice! :-)
Posted by: Pamela K. | Friday, October 28, 2011 at 02:05 AM