Sunday April 26, 2009

 

 

Wedding Shower for Vince & Kate

Saturday Morning, April 25 – Part I

 

The Surprise

 

We arrived at the Weaver’s (home of the groom) a bit early, because we were not sure where they lived and planned extra travel time.

 

 

They have beautiful gardens and a koi pond.

 

 

 

 

Paul (Vince’s dad) watching the fish with a niece and nephew of Kate.

 

 

 

 

Guests arriving

 

 

This table displayed photos of Vince and Kate.  Kate is my niece – the youngest daughter of my brother Steve and his wife, Brenda.

 

 

Waiting for the guests of honor to arrive.

 

 

Sarah appears to be writing a note or maybe a favorite recipe for Vince and Kate.  We were each asked to bring a recipe for our father or husband’s favorite food.

 

 

My sister-in-law Brenda making baked oatmeal brûlée. 

 

 

 

 

Fresh tulips

 

 

A beautiful arrangement by Brenda’s sister Joan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucas enjoying the punch

 

 

Good to the last drop

 

 

Vince’s sister Angela placing her gift on the table.

 

 

 

 

Vince’s aunt and his mother, Miriam, who is holding her youngest grandson (Angela and Kevin’s new baby).

 

 

Kate’s niece Molly (left) and cousin playing peekaboo.

 

 

Those who know Kate’s aunt Joan can easily see that the two girls in white are hers and that the one in pink is the daughter of Joan’s sister Barb – posing with Molly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fiancee of Vince’s brother Edward (left) visiting with Dani.  Dani is one of Kate’s many “sisters” – girls who spent lots of time in Steve and Brenda’s house when they needed a “family” in our area – for various reasons.

 

 

Martha – Great-grandma Copenhaver – and Molly.

 

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Then we heard someone say, “Shhhh, they’re here.”

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To everyone’s delight, she was very surprised.

 

 

No one was happier than Vince, as he was part of planning the surprise.

 

 

Kate’s mom telling them about the times she thought she had blown the surprise.

 

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Tomorrow I’ll post Part II

“The Food”