Courtney's Baby Shower
The 3 Bellies- Baby Gorsch, Baby Humiston, & Baby Caleb
This past weekend I spent a LOT of time on the road. Friday night I drove to Stephanie's house. Then we got up early to travel to Chicago for JoniKay's wedding. We stopped at a outdoor mall so she could make a few purchases. We were definitely reminded that neither of us were city girls!! We both forgot money for tolls (i hate toll roads) and the parking meter. We opted for parking in a nearby parking lot and walking instead of giving up our change (yeah, we are cheap). Then we headed to Wendy's for a quick lunch before heading out to find the church. Well, we had lots of time (over an hour to drive like 12 miles or less). But, we still almost missed getting there in time. My GPS couldn't locate the exact location. Stephanie finally ended up pulling over at the last minute and asking someone in a parking lot. Luckily the lady knew exactly which church we were talking about and got us back on the right track.
Jonikay's wedding was lovely. Here were some of my favorite "little touches" that made it unique:
-Her favors, (this was my favorite) were a selection of candy's from Vermont where she is from and the bride & groom's favorite coffee beans. There were little bags you could fill with treats to take home. My husband and kids also thought it was fun I brought home something to share!
-Her cake, Each table had different cakes on it. So you cut your own cake and then could browse the selection. I thought this was very fun.
-Her dress, it was simple but gorgeous. I love simple wedding dresses
After the wedding we headed to BD's Mongolian Grill to have a baby shower for Courtney. This was a new experience. You went through a food bar selecting any meat, veggies, noodles, sauces, spices, etc. Then they made your stir fry right in front of you. I really wish Jeremy would have been there because he would have loved it. I tend to stress at these types of restaurants, because I'm so indecisive. We had the shower just in time because we welcomed baby Caleb into our extended "family" of girlfriends that very week. Only a few short days later Caleb arrived!
Sunday morning I got up very early to drive home. I wanted to make it back for church and to see my sister. Her and some college friends had come to spend the night. Jeremy filled in as host for me and did a great job! After church we all went to one of Hannibal's big fall events "The Folk Life Festival" This is a really neat festival with tons of great food and culture. We have only got to go a few times because this was the weekend Faith was born.
Checking out the blacksmith.
The girls LOVED listening to the folk music.
Trying Rootbeer for the first time. Grace said, "Mom, can I just have some water." (thats my girl!)
Faith however loved it! She begged Aunt JoJo to share some more from her fancy bottle.
The girls have really missed having Aunt JoJo around so they loved getting to see her! Grace told me the other day, "Mom, I know JoJo has to go to her school, but I miss her SO much!"