The spark is still there…
Yesterday Alex’s mom’s side of the family threw us a very heart warming family bridal shower / celebration. I can’t even begin to describe how much thought, detail, and time his Aunt Kim (and honestly the entire family) dedicated to make this event extraordinary (insert tear drop #1). Julie and Bob provided a delicious dinner and even my parents were able to travel to Cincinnati to attend. I can’t wait to share photos and more details with you in my next post!
Let’s just say the night included a FIREWORKS display! At some point in the past, Alex had mentioned to his mom & grandma that he wanted fireworks on his wedding day. Since our parish will most likely not allow fireworks on church property, his family thought a fireworks display would very fitting at the party. Alex’s cousin Clinton and Godfather Barry set off a spectacular show that couldn’t have been more perfect (insert tear drop #2). After the fireworks, we played with 3 feet long sparklers (which I LOVED!). Alex and I lit ours first…and then we lit the rest with our “spark”.
To top the evening off, the Backscheider family created a TIME CAPSULE for us and packaged it in a luggage trunk (about 2 feet by 2 feet). No one but Aunt Barb knows exactly what is all in this time capsule, other than it is full of surprises and memories that we can’t open until our 10 year wedding anniversary…in 2018.
(insert a sobbing mess of tears for so many reasons)
I have 10 poppers left over from the party that I’m going to hold on to for when we open the time capsule… to signify that “the spark is still there”. May our next 10 be has joyous as our first.
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Wow what a great day and fun time we all had. just a display of our love for you guys. Can’t wait til the wedding. Much Love, Grandma Mary and Grandpa Charlie
It was so much fun to celebrate with you….from the Bridal Bingo, which 3 guys WON(!!!!!)to the fireworks and time capsule…to the appetizers from the cousins….dinner from my in-laws….and Bonbonnerie desserts…decorations from Justine and Molly and Barry and Kim..I could go on and on. But, the most important part is the love we have for you 2 now and always.
Love, Bonni
Thanks for this blog Michelle, it is so neat to have this to check on.
Yes, everyone certainly played a part in this party! I am hoping someone can share their digital photos with me soon so I can post and give credit where credit is due! I think Jenny took photos and Kim was going to send me some too. It was certainly an unforgettable evening! Thanks to the entire family!!!!
Michelle, I will probably get to the pics this weekend.
I have a crazy busy week. Sorry.
What a great weekend it was.
Oh, no problem or rush! You have done so much for me already! Aaron’s girlfriend Jenny shared her photos with me last night. I’m really looking forward to see the photo with all of the cousins!
It didn’t come out as good because of the night time.
But you can kinda see who is who. I really wish I would have taken more in the back where there was more light. Maybe next time we are all together we can do it again.