March 4, 2009

• …it’s almost spring, and what does that mean?

       

  Never mind that two days after I snapped these pictures we awoke to heavily falling snow. These hardy survivors will bloom right through it!

  And what else does spring mean?

         

                            (Sue Ann Jones and daughter Reagan)

  For Miss Reagan Jones, bride-elect of Mr. Neil Herrington, it means it’s time for a BRIDAL SHOWER! On June 6, the two will wed, and this gave us a reason for a party.  Reagan is not only cute, sweet, caring and the daughter of a very special friend to so many, she is also very smart. She will graduate from medical school in May, just before her wedding. Lots of cause for celebration!

                         

  First, the invitations went out, giving a clue as to the theme of the party.

  

  

  (See the snowflakes in Kaki’s hair? That’s my Sus with her.)

  

  

  (Silver sisters–Pam and me)                        (Real sisters–Judy and Gay)

   

  As guests arrived, there were lots of hugs and happy exchanges.

  

  The first order of business was introductions all around. Although Reagan’s mama grew up in our little community, the bride-to-be has never lived here, so she needed to know who we all were and our connection to her family. This was, of course, the perfect opportunity for funny stories about Sue Ann, and Reagan relished the tales of her mom’s younger days.

   

  Then, we tackled the array of food. The cake, created by a very talented lady who is known far and wide for her “Sharon Cakes,” was especially pretty and continued the theme for our day.

   

  After eating, we set to work. The task at hand was to stitch together 4-patch quilt blocks, and since some of the attendees had never held a needle before, there were basic instructions given.

  

  Also, assistance was offered from experienced stitchers. At the end of the session, I believe everyone had sewn at least one block.

                  

  Some novices are less adept than others….Angie turned her project into a little pillow after sewing all the way around the square. Seams are as easily removed as sewn!

                   

  Being an experienced stitcher did not prevent Becki from sewing right through her finger…how did this happen to a home-ec major?!

                     

  A label will go on the completed quilt bearing the signatures of all the party-goers.

                    

  A stack of completed quilt blocks….

                                

  Then there were presents! Such a wide array of useful and charming gifts….we have some really clever women in our midst.

                   

  Pam, whose crowning achievement in cooking is her Cheerio casserole, is also known for her utter lack of needle skills. So when Reagan unwrapped this fleece throw that Pam created all by herself, she got a standing ovation! Just goes to show you CAN teach an old dog new tricks.

                               

  This cute combo, created by Doris from tea towels, caused Heather to quip, “That’s what you get at an Ozark County lingerie shower!”

                                       

  There was a bit of romancing going on over in a corner by this cute couple: Cutter gave Addie her first kiss!

  What a memorable and fun day it was, in spite of a snowstorm. Thirty braved the elements and helped us shower Reagan with lots of love and good wishes. And every time she pulls a tea towel out of the kitchen drawer or dons a cute apron or snuggles under a cuddly throw, I hope she’ll feel that all over again.

  Best wishes, Reagan, for many long and happy years of wedded bliss with Neil! 

   

   

   

       

   

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