Engagement Extravaganza!

So I just went for the alliteration in the title - Weekend Extravaganza just didn't flow as well. :)

We are just under the 6 week mark till the big day! I've already gotten several response cards in the mail just this past week! This weekend seemed to mark the kick-off to the big day.

Friday afternoon, Matt & I made our way downtown to get our marriage license. There was no line, woo hoo! Part of the marriage license process is swearing an oath that you are: no more closely related than 2nd cousins, not under the influence, & you're not currently married. Since it's a govenment office & a serious situation, Matt & I both put our goofy sides away for the moment to take the oath. The worker made a comment about us both getting so serious - if we had joked around though, I'm not so sure we would've gotten the license with such ease. :)

Matt's parents arrived later that afternoon, & we had some time to catch them up on the wedding planning & have a nice dinner. We also showed them the hotel since we were in the area. After dinner, we went to my parent's house to hang out with the padres & my cousin Annie. We had a little fashion show - Annie tried on her bridesmaid dress & shoes, & my mom tried on a couple dresses she has as well. Too bad the pics are on my mom's camera, Annie ... that hat looked hot, lol. :)

Saturday was the *big shower* day!! I arrived around noon at Beechwold, & was taken aback by how wonderful everything looked! The tables were decorated with lovely red hydrangeas in glass bowls full of CHOCOLATE! My bridesmaids were there too, along with my mom, Aunt Marla & Grandma. Annie had bought some balloons to use as markers for people to know where the shower was. She taped them to the front door along with a sign. We were all standing near the door when we saw 2 kids walk by & grab the balloons right off the door! Those hooligans stole the balloons!! I was in shock! Lisa & Carrie took off after them (btw - Lisa was wearing a skirt & heels) & let them HAVE IT! It was awesome. I couldn't hear anything being said, but I know that boys felt bad, & Lisa & Carrie reclaimed the balloons. Here are a couple pics to recreate the scene:

Lisa yelling:

Lisa saved the day:

The rest of the shower went smoothly without any other crazy happenings. The shower really served as a reminder of how God has blessed me with such amazing family & friends. It was good to see people I haven't seen in awhile & catch up with them. Annie had this fun game where I had to answer questions about Matt & his answers had been pre-recorded. I got 3 out of 5 correct. :) It was a great time - thanks to everyone who came & for those who helped!

Following the shower, Mom, Mary & I went to JoAnn's & picked out the fabric for the flower girl dresses. They are going to be so cute! That night, we all relaxed at my parents house, & Matt & I even won the game of Trivial Pursuit!

Sunday we went to church together & had lunch afterward. Matt's parents, & Tim, Lisa & Co. hit the road shortly after. I was pretty exhausted yesterday, but it was a good exhausted. It was an amazing weekend, & I had such a blast.