Marykate's Shower

We got all gussied up and drove to Boalsburg, PA to celebrate Marykate who is marrying Chris's brother Brian in September. The girls were really looking forward to seeing their cousin Jasmine who was coming with Aunt Kathy from Virginia, but Kathy got poison ivy at the last minute and couldn't make it. I have to say they were amazing as far as managing their disappointment and navigating a fairly unknown social situation -- they were so polite and sweet if I do say so and after a bit of sadness at the start they just carried on. It helped that Marykate couldn't be a more kind and welcoming person, so fun and outgoing, also that we got to see Grandma Deb and Uncle Brian. As well, I think it was pretty fascinating for them to see the gift opening, the activities (Marykate's bridesmaids did a version of the Newlywed Game which was pretty funny and then later on had us all complete advice notes to the bride and groom), and overall just what a shower is -- they had never been to one before. Much talk of what their future showers would be like, Fer's will definitely include a version of the Newlywed Game, while Wendy noticed all the lovely decorations and personal touches that Marykate's mother and sister had included and she would like those too.