Shower (shou’ər) n.An abundant flow. An outpouring.
The menu:
Pulled pork sandwiches
Broccoli salad
Lemon-basil pineapple
Spinach dip
Creme-filled chocolate cups
Cookie bites
The decorations:
Mason jars and vases filled with sand and seashells
Candles, linens, and lilies covered every surface
Garlands of chocolate and fuchsia patterned flags streaming from doorways and windows
Sweetness in the air
The favor:
Hand-dipped chocolate strawberries
on a stick
wrapped with cellophane
tied with ribbon
(These surprisingly took me less time to make than I thought they would. Sadly I have no pictures to show for it.)
The games:
Kaycie asked JJ a bunch of questions beforehand and we tested Karly’s knowledge of her fiance. Every time she got a question wrong she had to put three Skittles in her mouth.
We also wrote down all the things she said as she was opening presents and read them back to her when she was done as “Things Karly might say on her wedding night.” Just looking over the list made me blush and I couldn’t bring myself to read it outloud … so Kaycie stepped in and read them. Despite my shyness regarding such things, it was quite funny.
The gifts:
Such generosity! Her arms were filled with necessities from her registry (and a few items of a more delicate subject).
As a side note …
and in case anyone ever wonders …
I just want mixing bowls and throw pillows at my shower.
The friends:
“I believe in the power of community and the solidarity and healing of women.”
-Sue Monk Kidd
The Bottom Line:
‘Twas a lovely evening — the essence of sisterhood.
