A first!

Sunday afternoon marked a first in the Life of Natalie- a bridal shower.  Thrown by my dear Auntie Hinkie, everything bridal and Mexican was the order of the day, including the best margarita that I've ever had. Now, I figure that anyone reading this was actually already there, but I'll provide my own commentary nonetheless.  I went into it feeling a bit anxious and overwhelmed, and that was all before I walked in the door.  As it turns out, I had every right to be. :)
It's stressful to have that much attention from such important people.  My coworker's mom came into Diva that morning and asked, "Do you like to be the center of attention?" to which I replied "not....for long." 
What a wonderful thing, though.  The fact that there are even people wanting to throw/come to such a function made me feel honored.  In the beginning, everyone went around to introduce themselves and say how they knew me.  Now THAT was a blessing.  Again, the women gathered in one room from different parts of my life made my heart swell. 
Opening gifts, however, was just as awkward as I thought it would be.  Don't get me wrong- I'm so grateful and couldn't be more thankful for those who gave us such great things, but just the act of sitting there in front of everyone and opening gifts was a bit surreal.  But I'm not complaining (I just kept sipping margarita). 
You attend plenty of these things in your life, usually as the one sitting back on the couch or going back for thirds through the buffet line, and it's odd when it's for you.  I feel truly blessed, everyone.  The featured picture is with Lynda Lynda, who made the masterpiece that is my rehearsal bouquet.  She was so dilligent and attentive to detail that it turned out to be truly beautiful (except the pic of my isn't so great).
It was also cool to know where everything is going- our house.  Big relief to have that figured out.
Sorry to say that it's over. I've been looking forward to it for so long now and it has passed. I hate that.  Again- makes me a bit concerned for the wedding day.  I hope I don't spend too much time concerned with how fast it is flying by and how it will soon be over.