Friday, September 14, 2012

Bridal Shower Weekend!

The bride-to-be!
There is so much activity in this house it's crazy!  With my daughter Tricia's bridal shower on Sunday, Katie and Meghan have been furiously preparing for the house-full of guests who will be joining Tricia's bridesmaids and the rest of us to wish their sister and  her soon-to-be husband well.  It's such a blessing to have Meghan home again and to realize just what we'd been missing for the almost three years she's been away.  She's smart, funny, insightful, and such a work horse!  And she went to work almost immediately upon arriving home!  She and Katie have worked with boundless engergy (it seems -- my energy has absolute bounds!) to get our homes ready for this big event in our family. Together they have helped move major pieces of furniture, rearranged kitchens, washed, dried, and polished...and entertained two little boys at the same time.  Meghan's making up for daughter-sister-aunt time, and it is nothing less than wonderful to have her home again.  We've stayed up late and talked into the wee hours.  She and Tricia enjoyed some wedding shopping time together yesterday.  It's a good time of life right now for me as "Mom."  I love to see my kids enjoying each other's company.  It's very satisfying to realize they've all grown up into such interesting and unique people!

sisters...
Kate, Meghan, Trish
My contribution to the shower is an assortment of fruit-filled mini-scones, as well as a tower of fancy cupcakes.  I'll be making colorful fondant flowers to sit atop puffs of buttercream on an assortment of butter yellow and milk chocolate cupcakes.  I'll take photos and (of course!) share them with you!  Katie's making home-made soups and bringing in teas and tea sandwiches from a great little restaurant in Ballston Spa.  Bridesmaids are providing their own specialties, and with my baked goodies, it'll be a delicious afternoon!

As you can imagine, time's a wastin' so I have to get back to my busy kitchen and produce!  I can't wait until Sunday when the house is filled with the joy of best wishes.  I will look at my now-grown youngest child and wonder where the years have gone, and know that my own cup will overflow with pride and hope for the brightest of futures for Tricia and Jeff.  My kids will tease me for being emotional, but that's OK.  I'll love every second.

Me and my baby girl!



17 comments:

  1. So exciting! I love a happy reason for us all to get together :)

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    1. So looking forward to seeing you, Sarah! Nothing like an O'Farrell/Eddy party!

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  2. cherish every moment
    it is such a blessing to share in the happiness of our children at any age
    I wish you all a wonderful (and tasty) "wedding season"

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    1. Oh, thanks so much Judy! I know you know what it's all about!

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  3. Have a great time tomorrow, and wish Tricia the best for me!

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    1. And congratulations to you, Teresa -- a new Auntie again. I bet Olivia is beautiful! Please give my best to Bobby and Brianne!

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  4. Same here-best wishes to Tricia!

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    1. Such an exciting time in YOUR family, too, Tina! Can't wait to see pictures of baby Olivia!

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  5. Love this! Such a special time for you all! Enjoy it!!!! :)

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    1. Thanks Colleen, and your happy wedding is just around the corner, too! I think of you often and know that this is a special time in your lives. All the best to you and Mike!

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  6. Such a happy, happy time! I wish I lived closer at times like this so I could share in your joy! xox

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  7. Can't wait to see all your girls together! Looking forward to a lovely afternoon. Grammy, Di and I will arrive with bells on!!! LOL So exciting! Lynn

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  8. Jeannie I can feel your joy from here in Cincy & can only imagine how very excited you are! It's so wonderful to "meet" your girls as I never had the opportunity to watch them grow up, what with being out here for almost 35 years! Like you, it is such a blessing to have sisters, but unlike you, I wish I had daughters as I would have loved to watch them grow up together as you are! Enjoy this magical time in your life my friend, as you so richly deserve to do so! It was great to see you & your sisters this summer while I was home, and I hope I get to see you again when I return before Halloween or over Christmas! xoxo

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  9. A family of love and caring ...what more could you ask for!!!!
    C June

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  10. Nothing better than pulling family and friends together to celebrate!

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