Getting down to the wire

So, we are less then a month a way. Which could be the reason I have not been posting. So here's the update:

We went and got our rings. Our rings have been passed down to us from my family. After going to the jeweler, he pointed out that there was a Russian mark on both bands. We thought he was joking, until he had us look at the band them selves. And there it was a star with a hammer and sickle, it looked something similar to this:

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Last week my work had a shower for me. It was so wonderful for Dr. Ruggeri to open her home for this amazing shower.

I love the tea cups and delicious treats.

Stacey, Mary M., & Sue puased to smile at the camera, after getting somthing to eat.

Diane & Mary S. smile for the camera

Dr. Misty Day & Dr. Amy Dunbar check out the cookbook.

Kara & Gina also checking out the cookbook.

Joyce telling us about her bird.

Gail smiling at the camera.

Me & Sue, I'm not sure what I was taking about here.

I had so much fun. It was a great way to end the week.

(all photos taken by Dr. Ruggeri)

Shower of Love2

 I know this is going to sound like I an repeating my self. So, I'm just going to skip right to the picture from the Lanis Shower(my mother's side). Enjoy!

The Food: Russian appetizers

The Drinks: wine,champagne, and water

The desserts: Fresh fruit, chocolate covers strawberries, and Russian pasties...yummy

My grandfather was greeting the guests at the door.

I still keeping my bar tending skills active. Making sure every one had a drink.

My mother getting every ones attention for the first welcoming toast.

My grandmother's friend giving me a toast to the future.

Cheers!

Marina my cousin admiring the blue bling on the table. So sparkly!

(All pictures taken my by cousin Julia. I so happy she was able to capture this beautiful day)