Today was Amanda's bridal shower!! Almost the entire family came on both Josh and Amanda's side to help celebrate. The decor was amazing from the kitchen and bath towel wedding cake, to the candy shop goodie station, and the carnation bride and groom puppy basket. The entire afternoon was full of LOVE... LOVE... and more LOVE!

The cake for Amanda's shower was so much fun to make. I went with a cowgirl fisher theme and it turned out quite well. :)

Both of the hosts, both the mother and mother-in-law of the bride, and the bride herself were pinned with beautiful corsages.

I had so much fun planning this shower with my Aunt Phyllis, she thinks of absolutely everything, including two fantastic fairies who were there to help us out all day long.

The bride and the mother of the bride.

Amanda's soon to be mother-in-law and sister-in-law where both at the shower.

One of the best things about having a cousin as one of your best friends is that you will have a friendship that will last a lifetime. I am extremely honored to be Amanda's matron of honor and I cannot wait to be standing by her side on her special day in September.

The bride and the bridesmaids!! Amanda, Janell, and I.

Cousins... cousins... and more cousins. If there is one thing that my family lacks it certainly isn't family members.
                                                                Mikaela, and Lari Joe

                                                     Stacey, Amanda, Jessica, Marissa

                                                                     Britton and Amanda

The entire afternoon was wonderful from the four games consisting of Well I never, The purse Game, Finish the bride's phrase, and how well does the bride know the groom, to the champagne toast, and the unique and thoughtful presents.

                                                       Amanda's Aunt's and cousin's.

                                                                      All of the girls!

                                A few photos of the blushing bride-to-be...

                          The final event of the day was for Amanda to release balloons into the sky.

I LOVE YOU AMANDA RAE SLAYTON!!! Soon to be Mrs. Frank.