The weekend before last was an extremely fun, anticipated weekend for quite some time!!! You see, it was jam packed full of wedding showers & a wedding & seeing my family from Florida! It was a big deal people. Due to lots of planning - we were able to fit this all into one weekend so the mountain folk (aka The Shulers) and the Floridians (aka The Larsons) could enjoy ALL festivities in one weekend. It was perfect!
My friend Helen got married on Saturday in Cary, NC and she was one beautiful bride! It was super special seeing her marry the guy she has prayed for for a long time. I can remember countless talks we would have about her husband and to actually see how God provided and lavished His love on her and blessed that time of waiting is incredible. I thank God that this marriage is centered around Christ!!!
Then it was time to celebrate Mandy & Brandon. For all of you who do not know, I met Mandy on my 2nd mission trip to Trinidad. We instantly bonded and have been friends ever since! On my 3rd trip to Trinidad my cousin Brandon came along. By the 4th trip - both Mandy & Brandon went and the rest is history :) I could write pages & pages on all the incredible blessings the Lord has brought simply through Trinidad but I'll try to stay on topic. It wasn't until this weekend of celebrating that I realized Mandy will actually be my COUSIN now. Is that not WEIRD? I mean I already considered her family but I like best friend better. Even more crazy, Mandy will be moving to Goldsboro and will be living approximately 5 miles from my parents house! She's going to be a little Nahuntian yet ;)
This weekend was super special because Mandy's parents & her sister drove from Florida to be a part of all the showers! I absolutely adore Mandy's parents. In fact, they are in my phone as Mom Larson & Dad Larson.
The first shower was on Saturday night in honor of Brandon - it was a lawn & garden shower!
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| Mom Larson (Vera), Brandon, Mandy, Dad Larson (Eric) |
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| Me, Mandy & Lauren |
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| Mandy, her parents & I |
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| *The Future Brandon & Mandy Pierce* |
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| Lots of fun lawn & garden gifts! |
On Sunday afternoon - we had a wedding shower for all the Nahuntians, friends, family, etc. for Mandy & Brandon. I loved every minute of this day and watching them open a million presents!
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| Food, food, & more food! |
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| Funfetti & Key lime cupcakes |
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| I am getting hungry looking at this! |
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| Dunkin Donuts - Mandy's favorite! |
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*Pink tissue flowers*
It's a pinterest thing |
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| Gorgeous engagement pictures!!! |
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| Mandy's sister Summer, Mandy, and Brandon's mom (Mandy's Future Mother in law) |
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| Mandy and her mommy! |
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| I love that Mandy's dad just takes it all in! |
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| SiStErS |
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| I made them do this! |
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| ohhhh a new last name is coming! |
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| September 29, 2012 = the BIG day! |
Celebrate good times COME ON! I didn't want this weekend to end; however, I did not have a choice in it! I headed back to the mountains & the Larson's headed back to Florida. We shall meet up again VERY soon for the big day though :)
*I love you Mandy & Brandon*
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